Thread: Good but strangely unsatisfying shave

I hear more noise but I don't understand how it becomes distracting. Much like some others have said I can use it to find a better angle.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

I find myself constantly trying to refine the edge on them, to reach the quality of cut that I get from the hollows in my rotation.

Okay, good. It's not just me.

Just had one of these the other day Bobby! My 15/16 Gotta.... gorgeous blade, wonderful shave but just felt MEH about it. 3 passes bbs, no irritation to speak of. First time I've felt completely indifferent to a razor, didn't hate it, didn't love it.

Brooksie

Well, if you are really that indifferent to the poor thing I'm sure I can do something about it.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

That was this mornings shave, excellent but lacking. It was with a W&B near wedge with 1/4 inch spine and nearly no concavity to the blade. Felt like I was using a broadsword instead of a rapier compared to the more hollow grinds I am used to. Just a lifeless experience with the only pleasure being having finally gotten the beast to take a good edge. Not detracting from that type of blades ability to shave, which is excellent, but just not the experience I want while shaving.

Bob

Hmmm..........perhaps you should talk to your doctor about Prozac.

I have a near wedge W&B, circa 1880. It shaves just fine, but I prefer my new Boker Silver Steel extra hollow ground. I get much more tactile feedback..not to mention audible feedback! I've heard that a really hollow ground blade can flex and cause problems while shaving, but mine does not. Perhaps because it was honed by Lynn, an no whisker will stand up against it.