After approximately 30 days of SR shaving I have some razor observations and a few questions.

I began with a Ralf Aust 5/8 as my first razor and as expected had more than a few issues with my first few shaves, obviously related to technique and inexperience. I then began thinking I may have rolled an edge or dulled the blade, again due to my inexperience with stropping so I ordered a Thiers Issard 1937 Special Coiffeur 6/8 to compare a freshly honed blade to the Ralf Aust. It was love at first shave. Weight, blade angle, feel, just all fell into place with the TI. I rechecked the sharpness of both blades and they seem to be equal.

So here is my question. I am trying to determine if it is working due to the additional weight of the 6/8, or the fact that the TI is a half hollow as opposed to the RA which is a full hollow.

I want to buy another razor and am wondering if I should try 7/8 or a quarter hollow, or just stick with what is working and find another 6/8 half hollow? I love the TI, just trying to figure out why I love it : )

Any observations are appreciated.