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09-06-2014, 09:38 PM #3
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.When you are dead, you don't know that you are dead. It's difficult only for the others.
It's the same when you are stupid.