Thread: What is you favorite blade width?

Full, bellied Hollows,7/8 +

5/8, full hollow. Don't like the cold, stiff feeling of heavier grinds.

I own and shave with 5/8 through 8/8 but prefer a 6/8 most of all. I have a 10/8 or two but they are more often seen and not heard. Grind wise I prefer heavier but I do have some full hollows that I like.

5/8 at or near full hollow.
The narrower blades are more easily manuvered but they are more difficult to properly strop.
The old heavy blades are very macho but I don't use them as much.

Make mine 6/8 any grind, preferably shoulderless with thumb notch and french point. Also jimps top and bottom of tang to go with a heavy spine and tang. Most times any razor within reason will do though. Sorry a little more than asked for.

Bob

6/8 or 7/8 any grind. Nothing smaller please.

15/16 Full to Extra Hollow Vintage

do you find the higher blade more comfortable, or forgiving? With my limited experience, I like the taller blade, it seems I have better control, even though its tougher to get into the areas on either side of the windpipe, and under the jaw line.

5/8 any hollow grind. When I was learning, I wanted a larger blade because the heaviness somewhat made up for my lack of skill. Since I learned how, I have preferred the smaller blade because it is more agile.

I rarely use anything smaller than 17/16. Almost all my blades are near wedges or 1/4 hollows.