Thread: Tough Beard: Wedge or Hollow?

I've just started using an 19th century Sheffield wedge and have found that I get a much smoother and closer shave, with none of the little tugs or hesitation that I get with my hollows. Though the Sheffield was honed by someone else, my honing skills are pretty good, and I've gotten great shaves from my home-honed blades, but none of them behave as smoothly and confidently as the wedge. Does anyone else experience this when using a wedge?

I must confess that I don't shave every day, and that my beard is tough. Also: I find that among my razors, the larger and heavier ones shave better (a 1-inch Fiilly and a ugly, but heavier 5/8 Solingen.)