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    I just started using a str8 I got from Larry@Whippeddog. From what I can tell it would classified as a wedge. I have been looking at other razors and a lot of them are full hollow ground.

    What could one expect going from a wedge to a full hollow? How would the shave differ?
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    IMHO wedges are a little more forgiving than full hollows. Both will give you a great shave, but getting one out of a full hollow takes a little more skill. I go back and forth on which I prefer. Full hollows seem more comfortable while shaving but old Sheffield steel is so buttery smooth.
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    Wedges looks awesome, that makes it for me
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    I'm a big fan of a wedge. I like how they shave and I like the feeling of weight in my hand.
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    Quote Originally Posted by professorchaos View Post
    IMHO wedges are a little more forgiving than full hollows. Both will give you a great shave, but getting one out of a full hollow takes a little more skill. I go back and forth on which I prefer. Full hollows seem more comfortable while shaving but old Sheffield steel is so buttery smooth.
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    Wedges looks awesome, that makes it for me
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    I'm a big fan of a wedge. I like how they shave and I like the feeling of weight in my hand.
    All three of these pretty much sum it up!
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    I started out prefering heavier grinds, but now I shave pretty much exclusively with full hollows. I love the feel, feedback, and the precision that I get from a full hollow. Once you've mastered that wedge, get yourself a full hollow and really start learning how to shave!
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    Wedges feel better in my hand and are a little easier for me to control on my face. Full hollows are typically sharper (My dullest wedge-type razor is ~33degrees. Most full hollows are (if memory serves) in the 16-22 degrees range.) Both are great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by professorchaos View Post
    IMHO wedges are a little more forgiving than full hollows. Both will give you a great shave, but getting one out of a full hollow takes a little more skill. I go back and forth on which I prefer. Full hollows seem more comfortable while shaving but old Sheffield steel is so buttery smooth.
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    I'm a big fan of a wedge. I like how they shave and I like the feeling of weight in my hand.
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    All three of these pretty much sum it up!
    What he said^

    I flip flop back and forth but right now I'm on a frameback tear and just fell in love with them. Henry said just get one and I haven't looked back. Now maybe someone can answer this for me and to clarify for the OP but would a frameback be full hollow, but just on a frame?
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    I started creating a page in Wiki with that type of information... Well, pictures...

    http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index...Features#Grind

    That way, you will be able to know which is which... Even if I'm missing heaps of pictures...
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    Nice, thank you.
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