Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
I think given a set of all grinds and sizes and assuming they are of equal quality and equally crafted you will get equal shapness from all of them. The different grinds will certainly feel different but that is a consequence of the grind as it goes over your skin. In the end the result will be the same. You shouldn't have to press or push any harder or softer. If you do the razor needs honing.

So in the end its a matter of the kind of feel you prefer as you shave as some prefer a heavier razor or a lighter one or a big one or a small one. The same with grinds.

I have always thought the reason each razor seems to have a personality of its own isn't just because of the obvious difference of grind, size and weight but other things like balance and scale types and the differences in steel and the differences when the razors themselves are crafted.
+1 on TheBigSpender and Glen.

Your example of counter force using a wedge is a good step in the right direction but it falls short. Developing the correct counter force in shaving with any style blade is a major part of developing your shaving technique with that blade. Most of us will experience and compensate for the different blades but it is a hidden trait and usually is not noticed. You will find this is where the difference comes between just doing something and doing it well. You will find this trait performed well in the best of athletes, craftsman, skilled trades politicians and the best thinkers. Opposing forces does not need to be physical.

Also and with respect, if all you are getting from wedges is redness or a small cut that heals quickly they are not as sharp as they can be. If you just touch it to your face w/o movement sideways or up and down with enough pressure to just barely feel it and it cuts you, then you are there.