Thread: It's a size thing ...

I've only got 5/8 's and these are fine. However, for one of my next razors I want to try a 6/8.

Is going from 5/8 to 6/8 much of a jump?

nope, You'll enjoy the difference. It's not much of a jump just different.

Not a big deal at all - I find length more of a factor than width.

IMHO, 6/8 is a great combination of width, stiffness and maneuverability and is my favourite size.

Nope, 6/8 is almost exactly like 5/8. There's not as much difference between the sizes as you might think.

6/8th make me so happy! by far my favorite size. still easy to manipulate and move with the contours of your face yet bit enough to hold lather so you don't have to rinse every stroke and big enough to have weight behind them so they chop thru stubble easily!


now, 7/8th i find that i can tell a big difference in feel and use. its at this point that its noticable and is different

~J

There isn't that much of a difference.

I think that you will enjoy a 6/8
as much if not more.


Terry

And so it begins....lol Anyone want to make wagers on how long it will be before he is asking about an 8/8???

Originally Posted by suzuki

Not a big deal at all - I find length more of a factor than width.

I was interested by your comment. As one who is new to straight-razor shaving, I feel very uncomfortable with the 2-3/4" or 3" blade length. I imagine that I would much prefer shaving with a blade that was the length of the disposable razors to which I am accustomed.

Also, the !@#$ razor handle keeps getting in my way as I look in the mirror, when I cross my arm over to shave the left side of my face; how I wish that I could take these scales from my eyes!

Are there known solutions/alternatives to either of these issues (other than becoming ambidextrous)?

Originally Posted by JBHoren

I was interested by your comment. As one who is new to straight-razor shaving, I feel very uncomfortable with the 2-3/4" or 3" blade length. I imagine that I would much prefer shaving with a blade that was the length of the disposable razors to which I am accustomed.

I've got razors with little bitty blades and they aren't much fun to shave with.

you might want to try a feather, they've got a 1.5" blade.

Originally Posted by JBHoren

Are there known solutions/alternatives to either of these issues (other than becoming ambidextrous)?

Nope - the sooner you learn to use your non-dominant hand, the better off you'll be.

Sorry to be so blunt, but the truth hurts