I love a big wedge. They are like a silent bulldozer. When well honed, they just plough through anything.
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I love a big wedge. They are like a silent bulldozer. When well honed, they just plough through anything.
I just got a Bengall wedge but the maker's stamp has been ground off. Any chance of a pic to compare to my humble razor?
That's true. +1.
I mostly own wedges, have thick and coarse whiskers and can "conquer" them better with a wedge or 1/4 hollow grind. But a lot of people prefer full hollow grinds for a heavy beard. Not only does Filarmonica, Dovo too offers a 6/8 with extra hollow grind for heavy beards; especially designed for them.
Sorry, but you have to try yourself:)
I love wedges; silent and deadly is a great description. They are such a pleasure to use compared to a full hollow. They are hard to find but worth all the effort.
I wanna join this big wedge love-fest! I have never tried a 1/4 hollow, but I did the full hollow thing while I was learning. Wasn't until I contracted the Wade and Butcher Virus that I got into the choppers and they consistently give me the smoothest, most comfortable shave. I'll jump back to my Boker every once in a while, but its never the same. I'm a smily wedge fan!
im looking forward to my first wedge shave :) good to hear you loved yours
Something to ponder, since the most common heavy grinds are Sheffields. Not all wedges are silent. Sheffields, most likely, will be. Even some Soligen & US makers are non-communicators. If you get a wedge that talks to you, its just wonderful. They'll sing baritone, rather than soprano, but the heavies and the extra hollows are my weakness. Heck, heavy razors period - regardless of grind. 'Feel solid & stable in the hand. If its not a heavy grind, it must be a heavy razor for me.
Kind of fond of the heavies myself
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/u...eavies003s.jpg
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Frederick Reynolds 8/8
Frederick Reynolds 7/8
W&B 7/8
Harrison Bros & Howe 6/8
George Wostenholm & Son, Washington Works 7/8
Having never used a wedge what exactly is the difference? I have about thirty or so razors but haven't come across a wedge,are they that much different from a hollow grind?Most of my razors are shave ready and give great shaves but I can't imagine what the difference is,other than maybe the stiffness of the blade itself.Anyone?