Thread: A question on size

The 3/8s, to me, are shapers, for cleaning up moustaches and sideburns. I'm sure a few people use them for the full shave. If you've got a really tough beard, I'd say 6/8 or up, although the grind has more to do with it (IMO) than the size. A wedge is generally a quieter shave, with less flex on the tough hair. My beard's pretty tough, too, and I get by just fine with a full hollow. 6/8s my favorite size, although I like the larger ones, too.

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8/8 or 8/8+ or bust lol

Originally Posted by JLStorm

8/8 or 8/8+ or bust lol

I know a guy with a 12/8 Wade & Butcher (MINT/Unused) Aintcha jealous? Me, too.

Originally Posted by Joe Chandler

I know a guy with a 12/8 Wade & Butcher (MINT/Unused) Aintcha jealous? Me, too.

no way...who is he and what is he willing to sell it for lol

You have to remember there is this here contingent of guys here who have this thing about BIG razors.

Remember that a 5/8s razor was considered the standard for probably at least 100 years and its what barbers used to shave everybody. My own experience has shown me that you can get as good a shave from a 4/8s as an 8/8s. The experience is different.

My suggestion is to start with either 5/8s or 6/8s and see how you like it and then go up or down for your next until you decide if you want to join the BIG razor club.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

You have to remember there is this here contingent of guys here who have this thing about BIG razors.

Remember that a 5/8s razor was considered the standard for probably at least 100 years and its what barbers used to shave everybody. My own experience has shown me that you can get as good a shave from a 4/8s as an 8/8s. The experience is different.

My suggestion is to start with either 5/8s or 6/8s and see how you like it and then go up or down for your next until you decide if you want to join the BIG razor club.

That's good advice. Personally, I prefer the 6/8, but I've gotten great shaves with everything from a 4/8 up to a 17/16. The honing's the thing. (Well, and the grind, too)

OTOH, the bigger razors seem to be easier to hone, which is no small thing for a newbie...

Fair enough answers and also probably the best explanation as to why there seem to be a predominance of 5/8 razors on the market. So now that I've narrowed down a few forerunners, here's another question; Anyone ever hear of a "silver steel" blade? I seem to have fallen in love with one online. It's more than I had planned to spend, but oh, is she ever purty...

I'm assuming it's a Thiers-Issard? They make nice shavers, and use Sheffield steel hardened using their special lead process. AFAIK theres no silver in the steel, the name comes from the fact that the very high-carbon steel can be polished to a silver-like sheen.