Wedge v Full Hollow

Wid · Aug 3, 2010

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?

professorchaos · Aug 3, 2010

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.

nilserik · Aug 3, 2010

Wedges looks awesome, that makes it for me :thumbup1:

johnmrson · Aug 3, 2010

I'm a big fan of a wedge. I like how they shave and I like the feeling of weight in my hand.

Leche · Aug 3, 2010

professorchaos said:
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.

nilserik said:
Wedges looks awesome, that makes it for me

johnmrson said:
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!

huntmol · Aug 3, 2010

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! :biggrin:

SliceOfLife · Aug 5, 2010

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.

azmark · Aug 5, 2010

professorchaos said:
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.

johnmrson said:
I'm a big fan of a wedge. I like how they shave and I like the feeling of weight in my hand.

Leche said:
All three of these pretty much sum it up!

What he said^ :biggrin1:

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? :blush:

Luc · Aug 6, 2010

I started creating a page in Wiki with that type of information... Well, pictures...

http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Razor_Features#Grind

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

Wid · Aug 6, 2010

Nice, thank you.

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