Shaving follow-up to 'For Free: But you have to "Pass it on"'

http://straightrazorpalace.com/showt...highlight=pass

I received this razor this week and she is a beauty. I had my first shave with this razor today. Used Nancy Boy signature as I didn't want to have to worry about cream or soap drying out as I knew I would be taking my time. One wtg pass. Passable results on the right side of my face no nicks or weepers :). My left handed technique needs quite a bit of work lots of stubble patches left.

I am curious about the weight of straights. I'm coming from using a Futur which seems heavier. Are there light and heavy weight straights for the same size i.e a light 6/8 and a heavy 6/8?

I wish I could find the shaving zone chart to print out and tape to my mirror. Anybody know the URL for the chart?

Also I wasn't sure what part of the edge to shave with (middle, towards toe) I ended up using the middle to toe part of the edge. I need to review Lynn's DVD

Big thanks to Glen for making this happen:tu

Max

Congrats on the shave and thanks for posting a follow up. :tu

There could be variation in the weight caused by different scale materials and thicknesses, as well as the grind of the blade (1/4, 1/2, full hollow), and spine thickness.

I just use whichever part of the blade works in a given area, no charts necessary.

Glad to know it's working out for you though!

In general given the same grind a 5/8s or 6/8s will be pretty similar in weight in their respective size class. It has to do with the geometry of the blade. As you go to different grinds that changes fast and you can get a 6/8s wedge that weighs many times more than a hollow grind 6/8s. Of course the scale material will change the overall weight of the razor itself but ideally you want the blade and scales to be balanced for weight. A razor that is scale heavy is no fun to use.