Quote Originally Posted by PDorsey View Post
What is the best size razor to start with. Curious if it should be a 6/8 with a round tip. Have read that the round tip are better to learn with.
I started using straights earlier this year, and I planned on a 6/8" as my first razor because it's pretty much middle the typical range. So a step up or down is more useful IMHO; up, and you're into "large" razors, and down puts you in the "small" end of the spectrum.

Although round points are more forgiving, I felt that it was important to learn toe control right from the start. I figured that I might develop lax habits with a less aggressive point, so I went for a square point. Interestingly, I apparently learned toe control well: I've never cut myself with a point...but I've given myself a few linear weepers with the edge! *DOH!*

So I'd recommend a 6/8", or alternatively a 5/8", with whatever point you want... unless you think you'll never use anything except round points.