Thread: Dilemma

I think that either one will give you a fine shave. It sounds as if you are feeling a bit more comfortable with the Prima, so I would go with that for a couple of days and then try the Bismarck.

Either way, you have two great razors and can't really go wrong.

I say the Prima. It is a little closer to what you have been using in shape.

The Bismark, having a thumb notch requires a little more attention on the strop. It's a joy to hold/shave with the notch, but a little more "difficult" to strop square.

Embrace the RAD, I see you haven't been shy with that! lol

Send them to me, I'll be more than happy to break them in!!

prima, you've already made your decision, it's obvious in your words

I switched from my first razor - a Dovo Special 5/8 - to the Bismarck, and it is a marked difference between the two. I feel as though I'm having to learn to adjust to the weight of the blade to prevent using too much pressure, and have ended up with a bit of razor burn on my neck through the first couple of runs. I really do like the feel of it in the hand, but I feel like the lighter blade meant lighter pressure against the skin. I'd try the Prima first as well. Just my two pennies having gone to the heavier blade.