Good morning everyone! I found this forum after visiting on B&B, and recently took the plunge on a straight. I've had a few good experiences thus far - my technique's not that great, but I do have some carpentry skills under my belt. No major blood loss - yet.

I've been looking around a bit, and it occurs to me that my 4/8 Dovo isn't quite standing up to the morning's stubble. It's not full-hollow, but moderate

For coarse hair, would you a) go with a larger blade, b) a thicker blade, or c) both, and in what proportions? Does a 5/8 wedge shave similar to a 6/8 half-hollow?

Thanks!