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?
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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
6/8 razors are nice, not too big yet not too small. Very similar to a 5/8, in fact the grind or who did the honing will make more of a difference to the feel of the shave.
The only time I'd really worry is going 4/8 --> 8/8 :eek:
dito all that.
X
And so it begins....lol Anyone want to make wagers on how long it will be before he is asking about an 8/8???
I assure you it will be a while - i bought a TI LE yeserday (5/8), and have sent an email to Mastro Livi for a Maestro/Takeda AS Damascus steel razor (6/8), so can't afford to buy any more.Quote:
Originally Posted by JLStorm
Well that's my Christman money spent !!!
Northpole
well at least you will know you have quality razors!Quote:
Originally Posted by northpole
well JL if he takes a leaf outta your book who knows...lol. BTW kick ass razor,quite the razor.....to go with your tree cutting statement...lol
Personally speaking I like to try them all as I have from 4/8th upward to almost 8/8th i say almost as im not sure if its 15/16th. However I would go with 6/8th or 7/8th I like the feel of them in my hand, not too small or fiddley for my mitts but ultimately the feel of the shave is the goal, it wouldnt do if we all liked the same razors as Im sure there are a few of us who do...lol.
my tuppence worth....
regards,simon....
I dont know if anyone has asked you JL why do you favour the larger blades, im curious thats all, i dont mean to be nosy or rude, its cool to hear why we like the things we do....:tu
Well, I'll be the odd man out here. I think that when you progress from a 3/8s to a 4/8s to a 5/8s there is little difference. When you jump to a 6/8s the weight of the blade is considerably higher. Nothing drastic but I would put a 6/8s in a different class. Of course when you go to a 7/8s and higher the heft of the razor increases dramatically.
From a users point I think a 6/8s is the ideal size for a razor IMHO of course. I find the larger razors to just be harder to manipulate those big scales always seem to get in the way! But like I always say, try em all and use what suits you best.
Yes, you were all correct - shaving with a 6/8 is fine.
I shaved with one today, and got the best shave i've had with a straight- no cuts, or burn and it was very close. I think it is just the right size for me, and seemed to cut through my stubble a little easier than the 5/8.
What is particulary pleasing is that I shaved with a 6/8 Kropp that I picked up on ebay to practice honing with, and for only £3 ($6). It is an excellent shaver - even if I say so myself.
Northpole
I was interested by your comment. As one who is new to straight-razor shaving, I feel very uncomfortable with the 2-3/4" or 3" blade length. I imagine that I would much prefer shaving with a blade that was the length of the disposable razors to which I am accustomed.Quote:
Originally Posted by suzuki
Also, the !@#$ 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)?
I've got razors with little bitty blades and they aren't much fun to shave with.Quote:
Originally Posted by JBHoren
you might want to try a feather, they've got a 1.5" blade.
Nope - the sooner you learn to use your non-dominant hand, the better off you'll be.Quote:
Originally Posted by JBHoren
Sorry to be so blunt, but the truth hurts:D
Whups, missed this bit earlier. You need to learn to shave with both hands. It's not as difficult as you'd think, because "handedness" affects more the fine finger control, while shaving uses mostly wrist and elbow movements. It's pretty common for guys to get better shaves (less irritation/nicks) with their off hand than with their dominant hand. Wierd but true.Quote:
Originally Posted by JBHoren
This is because you're often more careful and use pressure when shaving with your non-dominant hand.Quote:
Originally Posted by mparker762
Its much less difficult to learn to use your non-dominant hand than you might think.
If you're really bad with your non-dominant hand, you can try shaving with a butter knife to practice.
Actually my biggest problem when learning to shave with my off hand wasn't using the razor with that hand. My problem was in getting my dominant hand to stay out of the way and stretch my skin properly.
I agree that you'll likely get better shaves with your off hand. I always shaved left-handed before I started shaving with a straight, and I always have more trouble with the left side of my face. Until lately my chin sometimes looked two-toned: It was clean on the right and stubbly on the left. :D
Josh
Manipulating the razor isn't that hard at all in your off-hand, for reasons mentioned above. I found that for some reason, it was very hard to judge depth when holding the razor in my left hand, which is why my left earlobe has had more than one gash in it. Whoops! I also have a big mole right in my sideburn there that has felt the pain of learning. Just practice with it and you'll have it in no time...the only time I get nervous using my left now is against the grain on my chin.