Thread: Anyone know the best full hollow razor

Unfortunately there is no one size universal fits all "best" anything. You literally have to try a few examples to see what is the "best" for you personally.

That said, I would think any currently made modern full hollow from a reputable maker will shave just fine if you are looking at new. Whether they shave any better than the other grinds is a matter of personal preference mostly. A vintage full hollow in good condition is nothing to sneeze at either.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Unfortunately there is no one size universal fits all "best" anything. You literally have to try a few examples to see what is the "best" for you personally.

That said, I would think any currently made modern full hollow from a reputable maker will shave just fine if you are looking at new. Whether they shave any better than the other grinds is a matter of personal preference mostly. A vintage full hollow in good condition is nothing to sneeze at either.

Bob

Ive personally have not found(yet) any modern full hollow that can beat vintage steel.
The closest i would say YMMV is Boker.
Mike

I like Revisor...

I like Bokers

I like Wackers

I like razors that shave well. I like them all.

The Gold Dollar Presidential Line,,,,smoothest shaving razor ever made.

The razor that you get the best shave from. I have five s/r's and i have not made my mind up on which one gives the best shave. I like them all. Just my 2 cents.

Or Kropp, Wostenholm, Bengall. I like the old ones.
Seriously is all personal preference. Am sure the reputable new ones also good. But I like my old fashioned hobby with old blades.

When you start to hone you'll have good idea which ones are good and which ones are not as good.

Hahahahahahaha open the flood gates

As a novice myself, the answer is in my opinion totally subjective. However, the best, irrespective of brand, would be one that is easy to hone and that gives a shave ready edge with the least amount of work.

Originally Posted by outback

Ive personally have not found(yet) any modern full hollow that can beat vintage steel.
The closest i would say YMMV is Boker.
Mike

I wonder if any of the current makers are capable of or are producing extra full hollow bellied blades? When straight razors were popular I would bet there were far more grinders with a long experience in their trade and so capable of producing better thinner blades on the whole. Oth the only new made blade I have, a Revisor, shaves as well as any vintage full hollow I have. So yes, it really is a YMMV thing.

Bob