Thread: Thoughts on shave results with new razor

I LOVE my stosser wedge (and 6/8-1/4hol, and 15/16 hol). I also use an old warhorse - well worn B.J. Eyre wedge. With the wedges & the 1/4 hollow, it was easier for me to substitute pressure for a good stretch & proper angle. At that time, I wasn't able to use small (5/8) hollow because I didn't understand the wiki instructions on angle were a general rule of thumb for wtg. Since changing angle as needed, and changing to a very light contact pressure, I still get great shaves from the heavy grinds, but also get to enjoy the hollows. The heavy grinds simply allowed me to use pressure more easily than the flexible hollows.

You may be way beyond my experience there, but the others responding seem to be saying something similar about pressure/angle. I'll be flat amazed if you don't find that to be just a wonderful blade. If you don't like it, and I'm able to do anything about it - lets talk

On a side note, check to see if your normal angle/pressure gives any pull to the blade. The 1/4 hol. I got from John, and the stosser - both came w/ very good edges that didn't last long. After a couple weeks, the heels on both blades stopped lopping hanging hair & wouldn't revive with stropping. The monster hollow (15/16) was not really shave ready. With each blade, I was unable to reproduce John's stroke to use a finisher for touch-up. I had to reset bevels. Specifically on the stosser, I wish I'd have used 2-3 layers of tape. As delivered, John's edge completely mocked the received wisdom that wedges don't give feedback. Mine gave audible and tactile feedback really well. When I reset the bevel, I used no tape, and it made the bevel noticeably wider - and now the feedback is greatly reduced. It's conjecture on my part that the increased bevel width subdued the feedback, but the two changes appear to have happened at the same time.

Best of luck, Speckey. I think you made a very good choice w/ that wedge.