Thread: First shave with a wedge

I love a big wedge. They are like a silent bulldozer. When well honed, they just plough through anything.

Originally Posted by johnmrson

I love a big wedge. They are like a silent bulldozer. When well honed, they just plough through anything.

You know, I'm doing well with the 3/4 hollow, but as I learn about my beard and how to handle it, I think I need something that does just that. I think a big wedge will be my next razor purchase, but who really knows when I'll be able to actually do that.

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?

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Not according to Filarmonica. The 14 Especial Para Barbas Duras is big but very hollow.

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


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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?