Thread: Shaving with a wedge??

I have recently started shaving with a large wedge and I am having trouble. I have spots where no hair is removed and it is pulling. I know my angle is off somehow. I am used to hollow grinds. I have tried numerous angles but cant seem to get it right. Are there any tips on how to use a large wedge like this one.

You shouldn't have to do anything different really. A sharp razor ought to be a sharp razor, & pretty much the same technique should work for all, in my experience.

Was this razor honed by the same person that's honed all your other razors?

Yea, sounds like it's not sharp. When was it last honed, and who did it?

Personally, I've found the problem with wedges is that they cut off TOO much, because they are so damn sharp and heavy, it's easy to cut right into your chin or cheek.

Try getting that wedge honed again and give it another try. --Jeff

No it was hone by a very reputable pro from the member services all the other razors I sent are fine. Well except I seem to have the same problem with the filly. Maybe is psychological due to the large blade. I thought maybe my angle was off or you needed a shallower angle to use a wedge

When I got a few larger blades I found it easy to increase my angle too much as I was used to smaller blades, leading to pulling and a poor shave.

Try reducing the razor angle a bit and see if that helps.

Usually when a razor pulls it just not shave ready. Increasing the angle would just tend to give you razor burn and maybe you might cut yourself.

I started with a wedge because my beard is so tough I couldn't cut through it with a singing full hollow or whatever you call it. I still use a wedge and love it.