Thread: how do you measure a razors size?

Originally Posted by edhewitt

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So is this one just over 7/8 or 17/16?

That is why as a seller you should put in a gauge in photo like that and no mention of size. The buyer can come to their own conclusions about the width. There are some buyers who want to quibble over a small fraction of an inch or a silly mm. Me, I'd say it was big enough for me and run with it.

Bob

Yes it is ED :<0)

I think its easier to measure the new way to avoid the inconsistency. But i do like the pictures that show length/height. Especially when most give a length of the whole razor closed or open.

The old way above is the way Herr Wacker measures blades,Have bought and sold alot of Wackers.
For marketing purposes I always used the new way,Is an American thing,bigger is always better

It is just two "Different ways"

If you mess with enough NOS razors you are going to realize that the measurement is simply a "Brand" related decision nothing more nothing less..


IMO the most accurate way is Top to Bottom and say that is how it is measured..

On a tapered blade I give two measurements Tall & Short ie The edge tapers from 7/8- 6/8

Originally Posted by BobH

That is why as a seller you put in a photo like that and no mention of size. The buyer can come to their own conclusions about the width. There are some buyers who want to quibble over a small fraction of an inch or a silly mm. Me, I'd say it was big enough for me and run with it.

Bob

I agree Bob. If it looked okay to you then why squabble afterwards. I do however think the gauge will leave nothing to be argued for sure.

If you look at Ducks (nos or close) that come with their original boxes they are measured from the hone angle method. ( the short way).
If you did that with the old wedges with hone wear, some would be 5/8 not 8/8 :<0)

Originally Posted by Michael70

I agree Bob. If it looked okay to you then why squabble afterwards. I do however think the gauge will leave nothing to be argued for sure.

Yes, meant to say exactly that so correct my post. Just another seniors moment on my part.

Bob