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07-14-2011, 09:57 PM #1
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07-14-2011, 10:07 PM #2
Well, you are right, quite a few prefer the somewhat bigger blades. Not all, by any means.
It's all preference really, does not have anything at all to do with the shave-ability of the razor.
Me, I use big razors, but I am a fairly tall fella and have pretty big hands.
I find that I have better control of them when honing and stropping, they look good(!) and the added weight is in my book a plus. Others might disagree
Eventually you will find what suits you best.
In the meantime, enjoy that 5/8. It will serve you beautifullyBjoernar
Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years....
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07-14-2011, 10:33 PM #3
With razors there is no such thing as a starter razor. The only difference between a 4/8s and 8/8s is the larger one is more clumsy and you have to maneuver it differently while a 5/8s can be moved around much more easily. Think an 18 wheeler vs a sports car. Your face only sees the edge of the razor the rest is how you wield it. Old time barbers preferred 5/8s and 6/8s razors to shave customers. I don't know what it is with the big razors these days. Probably no different than large brushes and large scuttles. yes, I have some larger razors but to tell you the truth I prefer the 5/8s and 6/8s.
No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero
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