Favorite size?

I know this is probably a silly question, but what the hell. Anyone have a favorite size blade?

When I first started shaving straight a few months back, I bought a Dovo 5/8" ebony, and it's great. BUt I soon bought a 7/8" W&B at a yard sale, and after disinfecting and honing, it's rapidly become my favorite razor to shave with. I currently own 5 razors that I use (and a few that I don't), and I have to say this wider blade seems to fit me fine. Any thoughts?

Incidentally, when I first bought the 7/8", I thought it would be like trying to shave with an axe. Turns out I love it. Who knew?

6/8's and 7/8's are my favorite size!

Never shaved with a 6/8 but im diggin the 7/8 atm. Would like to try a 6/8 eventually.

I use them all but if I had to pick a favorite it would be a 6/8s and I would be willing to bet if you did a survey you would find 6/8s to come out on top.

I want to find a nice 6/8 to buy. Give my arsenal a new weopon. I do know i like the bigger blades. I look at my 5/8 in disgust :P

i dont mind size as much as i mind the grind, but probably 6/8

I like the heft of a 6/8 even a full hollow has a nice weight to it. Also the tang tends to be larger and I like that as well, big hand syndrom :p

My own favourites are an ancient (1850-ish) full wedge 6/8 with a sweep like a sabre, a 5/8 Edgar Allen extra hollow and a murderous-looking 8/8 Kropp. Go figure! :shrug:

I like my 6/8 but I think I would like a 7/8 for the days I let my goatee area grow out.

I probably am a fan of 6/8 and 7/8 razors the best, but I have a ton of 5/8 razors that are such good shavers that they always get a spin in my line up.

Lynn

5/8's do shave well and all but my favorite always seems to be the touch bigger ones. Not that I'm getting rid of the 5/8's that is haha, only if they don't feel right.

a 6/8 frame back that I have, I also have several 5/8 that I will always have.

Phil

6/8, no doubts, i somehow find it also the easiest to strop.

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Originally Posted by sergiobruna

6/8, no doubts, i somehow find it also the easiest to strop.

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And Sergio is like 6'5 :D

5/8 and 6/8 are my favorite. Larger sizes feel too cumbersome to me.

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Originally Posted by IsaacRN

I look at my 5/8 in disgust :P

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Send it to me for safe disposal!

I don't think size matters that much. I always thought I preferred bigger blades (6/8 and over) but now have a couple of very nice and sharp 5/8 that I really like as much.

My preferred razor is my sharpest one, at the moment that is my 11/16 Friodur which is so &%@#! sharp (honed by me I'm proud to say) it occasionally just digs itself into microbumps on my face to cause little nicks.

11/16 for me is the minimum. Anything less just feels puny.
If I had to take it in 1/8 increments, I'd probably choose 6/8 and 7/8.

I've only got a 5/8 and 6/8 at this point. I tend to prefer the 5/8 so far but I'm withholding final judgement until I have more razors... a LOT more ;)

Ant

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I've only got a 5/8 and 6/8 at this point. I tend to prefer the 5/8 so far but I'm withholding final judgement until I have more razors... a LOT more ;)

Ant

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I am just starting out with a 5/8 which seemed the logical way to go.

Wow. Seems like the general opinion is 6/8". I have a couple of 5/8' and I use them a lot, but I like my big blades more. I also have a really thin 3/8" or 1/2" HMC Cutlery razor. I've shaved with it, and it does a decent job. It just doesn't feel right somehow, so I rarely use it.

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I don't think size matters that much. I always thought I preferred bigger blades (6/8 and over) but now have a couple of very nice and sharp 5/8 that I really like as much.

My preferred razor is my sharpest one, at the moment that is my 11/16 Friodur which is so &%@#! sharp (honed by me I'm proud to say) it occasionally just digs itself into microbumps on my face to cause little nicks.

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Exactly. Sometimes I pull out my TI 5/8 and get a great shave and it's my favourite because it's so lithe and nimble ... then I take out my 7/8 Filly and I love the heft and the plow-through. Oh, decisions, decisions.

I like the heavier blades - I guess that means larger for the hollows (8/8 Friodur is my favourite, although I'm not sure that's entirely to do with the size). But, if it's a wedgy grind I don't mind smaller - 5/8 or 6/8 is good.

James.