I agree with syslight! i started shaving with a straight 4 months ago and my first real razor was a 5/8 Kinfolks Blue Steel Special from Lynn. I stated in the beginning i didn't like any blade bigger than 5/8, now after trying over 30 razors i really like the heft and size of the 6/8 and up blades so now im saving for a custom. So for the new guys you wont no what you really like until you've experienced just about every size, shape of razor out there!