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This morning I had just a great shave. I have two st8's that are hollow grinds, I usually think how can it get any better? I'm just gliding through my beard and having a lot of fun every day. Today I thought, gee, what if there is an even better experience? With another type of grind, like a quarter hollow or a wedge? Sounds like most people own different kinds of grinds. Am I missing out???
Thanks,
Brian
If all you are looking for is a great shave it sounds like you are there (although, in my experience the shaves will continue to improve with more practice).
You are completely correct that there may be other razors that will be more to your liking and will help broaden the enjoyment of using a straight. For a lot of guys this is where it starts getting fun...trying different sizes, grinds, blade materials, etc. Without trying too hard to build a collection it's not unlikely that you will find yourself with a bunch of razors in your active rotation. It doesn't have to be expensive, but it can be if you get the ADs (aquisition disorders).
If you're curious, why not try another size or grind?
Different grinds, steels, and soooo much more. I got lucky at a flea market and bought a handful of SR's. I'm not done with them all, but have enjoyed the process of bringing them back to life, honing & polishing the edge, and the best treat of all......shaving with them. Other than my first SR I bought from one of the major vendors, all of my SR's have costed me less than $20 each. Sure I have a lot of time and energy in them, but after you have spent many hours on bringing it back to life, the shave is such a reward. Did I happen to mention "many" hours?
Scott
:DYa gotta try em all:D
There's a barber manual in the wiki that seems to suggest that full hollows are the best and the only reason to ever use anything else is because wedge, etc are simpler... but inferior.
Most people here seem to think it's all the same or a personal preference.
If all is in order, you should always get a great shave from just about any straight razor. This morning, I got the usually BBS shave from my inexpensive disposable straight shave blade on its forth shave.
The long run will determine which ones you have a preference for and why: Maintains its edge longer, easy to sharpen or hone, consistency in performance, just feels better, like the way it sounds,...etc.
It sounds likes you have the most important part down and are ready to explore more.
Good Luck,
Pabster
You are! You're missing out! Well.......you might not be, but unless you try a few, you'll never know.
Could you go through life with that nagging voice whispering, "There's a grind out there that's even better"?
Try a few. You may have got lucky first time round & find that hollows really are best for you, & even if that is the case, at least you'll know for sure.
You have just taken a step onto a very slippery slope. Turn back if you can! It's too late for the rest of us, but you still have time! Run! Run boy! Ruuuuuunnnnnnnn!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by razorbill
(please note that for proper effect, the theme music from Camelot should be playing in the background) :D
A person can never have too many straight razors!!! The more the better!:D
Quote:
Originally Posted by radaddict
To the OP:
Be content with the two you have.
Once upon a time I had two, and I was content.
And then I said to myself "but what about.......":hmmm:
And now I am reduced to a blathering, late-night Ebay lurking , classifieds stalking, bug-eyed RAD victim.
Turn back, beyond this point there be dragons......
:beer1:
Every razor is different, each one its own unique adventure, and that's why RAD is a beautiful thing, embrace it!
Thanks for all the replies, I decided to push on with this and get a great shave from them all! Variety is the spice of life! Plus my curiosity is just killing me!!! I'm looking forward to trying a frameback next week that I will be purchasing, so THANKS AGAIN!!
Brian
With a vicious streak a mile wide :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Seraphim
to be honest mostly everyone here is telling the truth to you...back away from the flea market mister and put your wallet away! but my pusher side say's look at this beautiful wedge that will dance around your face....it happened i'm less than three months into straight shaving and have nine different SR's...the preference is yours, the addiction is all to fun last night i was thinking while watching a movie with my wife....why am i not sanding anything or honing something....i really began to feel alittle antsy and realized all nine SR's are done and i need more!
Wulfgar
As long as you get a great shave, do what ever you want - and have the economy - to do. If you don't buy any more razors it makes it easier to fight the RAD....
But there will allways be the razor that makes you go "hmm I wonder how that one shaves..."
The easy answer, I guess, is do you feel like you're missing out?
I don't think you are, there is much more too a razor than grind. You need to consider the over all system.
You are so right. Last night while one the train I was thinking about the ivory scales that I am making for a fleabay SR. I've got the blade cleaned up & scales roughed out & all I could think about was "should I round off the edges or angle them" During my conversation with myself I decided on rounding them considering that I am using ivory & it's just so traditional. Nothing but curves for this new one. I've got four more on the way that I'm sure I will at least take apart & clean up...RAD is mind boggling:rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wulfgar
yes shooter i agree it's BAD!