Originally Posted by
Headcrowny
Based on my experience recently with my new 6/8 Dovo (vs my 5/8 Aust), I would suggest 6/8. The slightly greater heft feels a touch more comfortable to me. Coincidentally, I just got my first cake of Mitchell's yesterday and shaved (cold water) with it today. It didn't present any lather problems. I used soft water from the start, since hard water apparently causes some people problems. I doubt you'd really perceive much in the way of big differences between brushes that are all at the same price point. You'll use it and it will be just fine to you. My own inclination was a buy a 3 inch strop from the start (Latigo, from SRP). I figured I'd simply be careful and try not to cut it. Except for one instance of very minor nicking, all has gone well.