Thread: Thick, Wiry Beard = Bigger, Heavier Blade?

Originally Posted by Johnus

My ideas on this issue differs from most here. My answer would be Sharper Not Bigger. Those who say bigger will tell you that Pressure is the Issue. With Bigger you have Weight and like a guillotine the beard will cut itself as it falls. Sorry I don't think so.

Sharper, not bigger is definitely great advice. I don't think the beard will cut itself, but certainly the weight of the bigger blades requires less downward pressure, when moving down. Moving up, well, now you have to lift the heavy blade. Make no mistake, they are significantly heavier. I have several 8/8,9/8 and 10/8 W&B razors are there is a significant weight difference when compared to a 5/8.
Here is a quick photo of the difference in size, one is 9/8 the other 5/8. There is a significant weight difference. Which is better?.....depends on what you like.