Thread: What grind gives you the most comfortable shave?

I've had the pleasure of trying many different styles & grinds of razors at this point and have definitely found 1-2 razors that I prefer.

I'm just curious where others find their most comfortable shaves are coming from...
I don't know that this is a sharpness\stone\honing difference, but I can see how this can be a factor in comfort.

So, assuming your blades are sharpened with your preferred method to an equally shave-ready state, which do you prefer to use?

Wedge \ Near wedge
1/4 Hollow
1/2 Hollow
Full Hollow
Extra Hollow

Full hollow bellied

Not fussy, any grind will do nicely.

Bob

1/4 hollow, followed by near wedge

Most of my razors are 1/2 the full hollow. But the smoothest are two vintage near wedge 3/4 to 7/8.

In the following order:

wedge/near wedge
wedge/near wedge
wedge/near wedge
full hollow
extra hollow

That is so difficult to answer, it's like trying to pick a favorite color. It depends on which day you are asking. Today I think I really love my Feddy Reynolds smiling wedge, tomorrow it might be my Henckels 17 carbon steel.

My favorites these days are stiff full hollows. For me, it's about a balance between the stiffness/hardness and the grind. I really don't like hard steel in heavy grinds. So, to paint in broad strokes, I really like American or Swedish full hollows and heavy grind Sheffields.

1. Wedge/Near wedge
2. 1/4 hollow
3. 1/2 hollow
4. Hollow
It's a personal thing. For me it's all about the weight and the beefiness of the blade.

Pete <:-}

I have been all over the place. I started out preferring more of a wedge, then worked my way down to the singing hollows. I like a variety now & different sizes. It's all about the edge for me, if it's a properly honed razor...I can get a great shave.