Thread: 5/8 or 6/8?

Mike,
5/8th's or 6/8ths will work as mentioned. Also as mentioned something to think about is shank size to hand size. If you have any antique stores near you that may have some for you to feel in your hands, this may help you with what will feel more comfortable while flipping when stropping.

For me 1/8 of an inch is not much in some ways but i could tell a big difference in 1/8 of an inch between razors when I was first starting. The 6/8 and larger blades were intimidating and harder for me to shave with especially under the nose. I like them all now but at first it was 5/8 or less.