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  1. 08-01-2008, 03:42 AM #1
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    Default My new 5/8 "Le Dandy"

    I have come to the conclusion that I just prefer the precision of a 5/8 blade to that of larger blades. I sold off all of my larger blades and spotted this vintage 5/8 TI "Le Dandy" at SRD and immediately had to have it.

    I get thru the first shave. While it was a good shave, the blade just felt "big". The blade is stamped 5/8 and the box matches, so, I thought nothing more of it for the day.

    Today I shaved with one of my other blades and it hit me. There's no possible way that thing is 5/8. So, I measured. 6/8 on the nose.

    Has anyone ever encountered this before? please tell me I am not a crazy person.


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    "please tell me I am not a crazy person." -Ookla


    The virtue of the fact your beautiful razor is a solid 3/4" wide does not in itself guarantee your sanity. I would have to consider further evidence before making such a decision.
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    It does happen. Not all razors measure at the size they are labled by the manufacturer. I couldn't say why that's the case, but it is worth noting that not all manufacturers use the same points when deciding the width or a razor. Some use the top of the spine, others the part that rests on the hone, etc.
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    I think some measure from the very top of the spine and some measure from where the "grind" starts. A big 5/8 or 11/16 is really my favorite size razor. It looks like a nice one either way.

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    Hmmm. Does this mean that you are considering divesting yourself of this lovely razor? Minnesotans may be able to offer comfort and aid to next door neighbors.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ookla View Post
    ]I have come to the conclusion that I just prefer the precision of a 5/8 blade to that of larger blades. I sold off all of my larger blades and spotted this vintage 5/8 TI "Le Dandy" at SRD and immediately had to have it.

    I get thru the first shave. While it was a good shave, the blade just felt "big". The blade is stamped 5/8 and the box matches, so, I thought nothing more of it for the day.

    Today I shaved with one of my other blades and it hit me. There's no possible way that thing is 5/8. So, I measured. 6/8 on the nose.

    Has anyone ever encountered this before? please tell me I am not a crazy person.
    Highlighted area points to some sort of irrational behavior. Selling off razors?
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