Thread: The greatest misperception...

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Looking at old catalogs, or even current web pages it is obvious that the 5/8 is the dominant size. Cost may have something to do with it. Even though it probably doesn't cost the manufacturer much more to produce a 6/8, they are maybe $20.00 more IIRC. Personally I like a 5/8 and up. Sweet spot is 6 or 7/8.

My thick fingers and ham hands can't control a 4/8, with that skinny tang, as well as a 5/8.

I may have mentioned that, Jimmy. Seems my hands are old, skinny, and worn. Grip comes at a premium these days!

A 4/8 shaver causes me more trepidation than an 8/8. I have to be lots more careful to keep from cutting a strop or my Hollywood face as that little fella may just roll-over in my fingers at any time.

Back in the day most bought a razor strictly as a tool. Maybe the very wealthy looked for fancy scales or ornamentation. For us this is more a hobby and folks want something big and impressive. it's the same with watches. Folks want big heavy pieces. Little watches don't sell mainstream.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I may have mentioned that, Jimmy. Seems my hands are old, skinny, and worn. Grip comes at a premium these days!

A 4/8 shaver causes me more trepidation than an 8/8. I have to be lots more careful to keep from cutting a strop or my Hollywood face as that little fella may just roll-over in my fingers at any time.

See that's the problem right there. You and Obie have those sissy Hollywood faces. If you had a Broadway face like me you would be further ahead in the game and your face could take anything you threw at it and still be a star.

This thread has helped me tremendously,,

Everyday I stare in the mirror and realize that I will never be 5'7", I will always be a 5'5".

But now I realize its all a matter of perception.

That just makes you larger than life John

Originally Posted by Mcbladescar

That just makes you larger than life John

Ain't THAT the truth!

(BTW, John....I expect that you may be growing shorter soon! It happens!)

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I may have mentioned that, Jimmy. Seems my hands are old, skinny, and worn. Grip comes at a premium these days!

A 4/8 shaver causes me more trepidation than an 8/8. I have to be lots more careful to keep from cutting a strop or my Hollywood face as that little fella may just roll-over in my fingers at any time.

Exactly .......... been there and done that very thing more than once ......... but ain't never gonna do it again ......

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

See that's the problem right there. You and Obie have those sissy Hollywood faces. If you had a Broadway face like me you would be further ahead in the game and your face could take anything you threw at it and still be a star.

I coulda been a bartender ! ...........

(you have to be an old guy, or like old movies, to get it )

Certainy you coulda' been a contender as well, Jimmy! Bam! To the TOP!!

Like me, I expect you missed it by about that much!

Originally Posted by hrfdez

I don't buy for the sake of buying or to impress anybody. It may sound harsh, but this is my reality.

I feel I must impress myself before anyone, Hector. Settling for less personally has crossed my mind....fleetingly!

They are just razors. All of them cheap in the scope of things?

No issues with 5/8 lovers here. Some sweet examples to be had for less is a fine advantage!