Thread: Under the nose - does size make a difference?

I prefer at least 5/8 for any purpose. My only 4/8 is not my favorite razor. Whether Coup D'Maitre, stropping, ATG, WTG, honing, whatever. IME, it's more difficult to determine the angle of attack or whether the blade is flat during those processes. The extra 1/8 going to a 5/8 makes all the difference in the world, IMO. Another reason might be that my 4/8 is a spike point and when I first started I was bitten twice by the nasty bugger. I still haven't fully forgiven it.

Thanks for the advice and video. I'll keep trying.

Originally Posted by Ryan82

A 4/8 would be easier to start with, but with experience it doesn't matter. I don't have a particularly large upper lip and I find the coup d'maitre just as easy to accomplish with a 4/8 as it is with an 8/8. It's practice, that's all.

What he said

Ithin konce you see it done and gingerly do the move under the nose a few times, you will find that it is a good easy stroke to use and it does a great job.

I am able to remove the whiskers all the way to the lower nostril by using the technique mentioned.

One thing I do that is not mentioned yet is to tense the lip and slightly open the mouth, kind of a scowl with mouth opened to stretch the upper lip down and away from the nose. it will allow you to have tight skin and will help to get the nose out of the way.