Thread: question about shaving with 3/8 razor

Does anyone have experience with a razor this thin? there is a french razor that is nos going for 60 that is 3/8 that I am considering. I have shaved with 5/8-8/8 and wanted to know if there was a huge difference in the shave? I like the way it looks and its from a quality factory just wanting opinions on shaving with a 3/8 before I decide.

edit: Rad got to me its on the way haha, but still interested to hear what you guys think about shaving with a 3/8

They are in a word "Nimble"

They have very little mass so the edge has to be perfect, and the nimbleness can be good or bad it really depends on you

I find them hard to Hone, Strop, and Shave with, simply because they confound my Size XL large hands but that is not the fault of the razor I have to pay extra close attention when messing with them

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I find them hard to Hone, Strop, and Shave with, simply because they confound my Size XL large hands but that is not the fault of the razor I have to pay extra close attention when messing with them

Ditto, and for me the same goes for 4/8 razors. Particularly because of the thin tangs.

Picked up a Le grelot 3/8 razor. Will let you guys know what I think of the shave when it comes in but will be a few weeks.

I bought a little 4/8 early on. I still have it, but everyone else is spot on. What I didn't expect was the whole razor is scaled down proportionally with the width. The tang is small, the scales are small. Feels like a toy razor in the hand. I was able to shave with it, but never really got comfortable. I think it's because it is so light that you have to do all the work for it.

-Richard

I've never tried a 3/8", but 4/8" are not my favorites as other have said they don't fit my hand well and for me are hard to strop

I have, its alright, but I'd rather use a 4/8, its what I shaved with for 20 some years or so.

I find a 5/8 to be the smallest razor size I can effectively shave with. I could not imagine trying to shave, hone, or strop a 3/8 razor. Hope it works out for you all the same.

Been looking for a ebay 3/8 razor. Id like to have one but dont want to pay a lot sense i might not like it. I just want one.
Good luck and be sure to let us know.

I have a 4/8 that was given to me and honestly since I know a bit more than when I started, I have not used it in ages. I like it and it does shave well, as stated it is nimble and yes the are a bit of a pain to hone and strop. But if that was all I had I would certainly be happy with it. I used it quiet a lot when I first got it.