I must start by saying "Thank you" for all the help "you" have given me. It has been certainly edifying, humbling and entertaining. Further, as an introduction and admission I say, "Hello, my name is Joe, pleased to meet all of you. I am an untrained, unlearned novice."

Being a novice in the art of straight razor shaving, I need to ask your indulgence a little further with a novice question. The question concerns the size designation (4/8, 5/8, etc.) of razor and their effects on use/shave. Also I am curious which size would be good for me. I have a handlebar moustache and I intend to allow it to continue to grow in size. I find that some descriptions indicate that a smaller razor may be of greater utility to me.

As an example, please note description HERE

I am sure that I am putting too much weight into this, but am envious of the larger designated razors and their properties of "practically shave for you" and don't wish to start off on the wrong foot.

Again thank you for your time, and congratulations on the new site.

JoeMoustache