Thread: Best way to hone this blade

Originally Posted by BobH

Some more evidence that all you really need is a 5/8 sized razor to get the job of shaving done well. Contrary to today's user fascination with larger blade sizes. The basic difference between a business and a hobby.

Yes! And seven of the 5/8 Solingen blades were of the same model. The old boy who owned these probably just bought a box of them and got on with it. There were also four other pairs of identical models in the lot, so I guess he stuck with the blades he liked.

Having said that, I find a slightly weightier blade helps in certain circumstances, especially as I don't shave every day, and the light blades judder a bit in heavy growth. But I am no expert.