Thread: what is the differnce in razor sizes 4/8 to 6/8

Persnally I think it depends how big yer hands are..I like 7/8 and larger by the way I can hold the blade comfortably..but that's my opinion and yes there are drawbacks to every blade type and quality

Originally Posted by Feebo

With the measurements 5/8 6/8 etc, is that the width of the blade? . . . I don`t have a full understanding of what grind is best for me and what size blade too. What difference does full as opposed to half hollow make for example?

5/8, 6/8 (of an inch) is an approximation of the width of a blade, from the spine to the edge.

A "full hollow grind" razor has the most flexible edge. A "wedge"razor has the least amount of flexibility of the edge. You'll have to decide for yourself which grind is right for your face/beard.

For now, Feebo, the most important qualification for you to focus on is a "shave ready" razor. My favorite razor in my rotation is a 7/8" Frederick Reynolds. It gives me a superior shave but I get an equally superior shave from a 4/8" NOS (New Old Stock) Rex Razor (made in Eskilstuna, Sweden).

With time and the acquisition of a few different kinds of razors, you can make the decision for yourself whether you prefer a particular grind/width razor.
Namaste,
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Yeah I started looking and then just thought hmm..... I could do with someone to talk to here really! Which I`ve now got What a lovely forum

The classifieds are a good place to start, I would recommend staying away from ebay unless you know the seller.

Athough there are several threads talking about size, I decided to post on here as I have already posted in this thread.

I have a 6/8 razor which I find very heavy but is ok when I have a lot of beard growth, my question is would I see much difference in a 11/16 and would it be worth trying?

My favourite width is 5/8 finding the 4/8 a little too small, my beard tends to be quite stiff and the 4/8 isn't quite enough