Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
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.