Thread: Does the inertia of the blade dictate shave smoothness?

Because the blade is lighter you have to hold it more firmly to keep it from being deflected by the hair. This is why I suspect many beginners like such heavy blades. They make up for the flaws in technique by being weightier. It cuts just as well but its light weight mens you have to hold onto it more firmly. You will find that if you use the same technique that gives you good shave with a 4/8 with a heavier blade it works just as well though the reverse is not true.