Thread: weight / size

I know that TI makes some half hollows like this one:
http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...013/803567.htm

I thought there were some DOVO wedges around as well but I'm not 100% sure.

Is there any disadvantage to a quarter hollow?

It depends on the application. A 1/4 hollow is practically a wedge.. Best for heavy growth.

Originally Posted by dylandog

Is there any disadvantage to a quarter hollow?

Weight, if it's a big razor. I've got a quarter hollow 8/8 W&B that's like slinging a hatchet around my face. Doesn't seem to notice the whiskers are even there, down side is I'm not sure it would notice my nose or ears either.

Originally Posted by mparker762

Weight, if it's a big razor. I've got a quarter hollow 8/8 W&B that's like slinging a hatchet around my face. Doesn't seem to notice the whiskers are even there, down side is I'm not sure it would notice my nose or ears either.

I see. That doesn't sound so bad. This W & B I'm using is just as light and nimble and sharp as can be, but when it hits the chin it starts skipping like a cheap needle on an old record.

Joe, is it harder to hone as in trickier, requiring special techniques, or just more elbow grease & patience?

Maybe more lather? with me it skips on my chin when the lather dries out.

Originally Posted by dylandog

Is there any disadvantage to a quarter hollow?

Honing. It's harder to do on those blades.

Originally Posted by Joe Chandler

Honing. It's harder to do on those blades.

There's an easy solution to this. Just send it out :-)

Originally Posted by mparker762

There's an easy solution to this. Just send it out :-)

I hate sending stuff to myself...reminds me too much of my birthday.