Do you use a variety of razors or just one type?

shuredgefan · 08-13-2008, 11:35 PM

I have a current rotation of 2 half hollows; a quarter hollow and 7 full hollows (2 singing). They vary in width from 4/8ths to 13/16ths. Almost half are round tips.

I get a different shaving experience every day and I look forward to that difference.

Seriphim's recent thread "A Hollow Apology" got me thinking about what you guys think about using a bunch of different razor type as opposed to one standard style even if that type is your favorite.

jnich67 · 08-13-2008, 11:42 PM

Some days I feel like a light 5/8 blade and some days I enjoy a big ol' wedge chopper. I enjoy having options

Jordan

SteveS · 08-14-2008, 12:02 AM

I almost never use the same razor on consecutive days. I use full hollows most, but I like mixing it up with wedgier grinds a couple days a week. I use all different points without giving it much thought, but I seldom grab the really big (13/16+) blades, which I find awkward.

Bart · 08-14-2008, 12:36 AM

The more I try figuring out what I like best in a razor, the more indecisive I get...
Is it possible to like them all?

Bart.

thebigspendur · 08-14-2008, 12:36 AM

I just have my rotation and use them as they come up. (except for the 2/8s that is). I have all sizes and grinds

wopmanfixit · 08-14-2008, 01:35 AM

I have a number of different razors, of different styles. About every couple of months I switch out razors, I usually have about ten in my rotation.

holli4pirating · 08-14-2008, 01:40 AM

I've currently got six razors that are my shavers. I usually have seven, but I'm trying to find one that fits nicely into the last spot. I try not to have any two razors be too similar. As such, they vary in size and grind. But the only full hollow is my 7/8 Friodur; I'm just not a fan of the flex that smaller hollows seem to have.

joke1176 · 08-14-2008, 01:52 AM

Yah know, some days you feel like a wedge, an some days ya don't! I do like switching around though, that's half the fun of shaving right there!

Hawkeye5 · 08-14-2008, 02:38 AM

I tried several grinds and widths and settled on 6/8ths quarter hollow blades as "my sweet spot". They just work for me. 4 of the 5 razors in my rotation are of that type. The other is a 6/8ths hollow.

JimmyHAD · 08-14-2008, 02:51 AM

Variety being the spice of life and shaving I have a lot of straights and use whichever strikes my fancy when the time comes. Full hollow to wedge and everything in between. I buy ebay razors with micro chipping and worse. I like to get them shave ready and use them as I do. I am honing my skills in more ways then one.

Ookla · 08-14-2008, 04:05 AM

I use different blades because I have different blades. I could easily drop it to one size(5/8), but I wouldn't limit myself to one grind. I love my quarter grinds as much as my hollows and wouldn't give up either one.

GibII · 08-14-2008, 04:45 AM

I use the rotation method... I grab the one that is up next.. Various grinds and sizes

GibII

Utopian · 08-14-2008, 09:21 AM

The first two options in the poll seem to be redundant. I HAVE a variety because I LIKE variety.

I have 14 razors in rotation at home and another 7 in my locker at the gym. They range from from 4/8 to 7/8 and all grinds.

Joed · 08-22-2008, 08:44 PM

Varity is the spice of life. I use a different razor each day and when I get board, sometimes two or more in one day. I started collecting a few months ago and I am trying to use each razor at least one and build several rotation groupings but the collection is growing faster than my need for a shave. It's really getting out of control or maybe it's been there for a while now. I enjoy the spice of each different razor. Each has it's own personality both in appearance and shaving characteristics and I am finding I like them all and I like the to experience the differences.

gssixgun · 08-22-2008, 09:56 PM

I guess I am kind of the odd ball here on this thread

Although I have a rather large collection, I try and keep a 14 razor shaving rotation....
Every one I actually shave with, is a full hollow, every one is a spike point, the predominant size is 11/16, all but one is either German or American....
Yeah you could say I know exactly the razors that work for me the best, and target those to buy.....
Nothing against any of the other razors, but they have all never stayed in the shaving rotation very long for me..... I try quite a few, and they slide into the top drawer, but they seem to get bumped into the second drawer pretty fast......

Good thing they made so many different kinds!!!!!

Jimbo · 08-22-2008, 10:25 PM

I mostly stick with Sheffields, but there are so many types that I'd say I fall into the variety camp.

James.

Lt.Arclight · 08-23-2008, 11:23 PM

Currently I have 4 Dovo's and 1 Thiers-Issard in rotation now. 2 of the Dovo's are identical 6/8 Bismarcks which have become my favorites.I do like some variety but lean toward the larger blades.

netsurfr · 08-24-2008, 02:11 AM

I have a variety of razor types and grinds but I generally lean to my heavier metal. I have some vintage 1/4 hollow to wedge that I really enjoy shaving with. My current favorite is a 9/8 Greaves and Sons that I got from Traveler. It is on a par with the 7/8 Joseph Rogers that I also got from Traveler.