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02-05-2011, 05:52 PM #3
+1 on size
What Glen says is as good as you'll find.
I continue to find 6/8 the easiest size to use.
I found the heavier grinds (1/4 hol & near wedge) easier to use at first. I continue to like them alot, but below the mouth line, my growth is quite heavy. I use and enjoy blades as small as 4/8, and flexible full/extra hollows, but they were much more of a challenge at first.
With what you've heard already, I would say the condition of the edge is probably more important than small differences in size & grind. Everyone will say shave ready is critical - and they're right. Beyond that, I would say an edge optimized for smoothness - such as from a coticule or jnat. The friendliness of those finishes did more for my enjoyment of a blade than looks, sizes or grinds could possibly provide.
By all means, keep posting on how the first shaves go. The help here is unbelievable.