Large razors; Generally 'for' or 'against'?

I like big blades.
I am on the look out for a 8/8 and even a 9/8.

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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

As they say in New Jersey, "not for nothing" :)

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Hmmm.... not for nothing, but I am from New Jersey and I NEVER say "not for nothing".

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Originally Posted by Oglethorpe

Hmmm.... not for nothing, but I am from New Jersey and I NEVER say "not for nothing".

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LOL .... you just did...";"

Kidding aside, I guess I watched My Cousin Vinnie too many times or any other Joe Pesci movie and not for nothing, I don't live there now but I was born there and lived there for long enough to be able to say I used to be from there. :) Over by 15W.

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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

As they say in New Jersey, "not for nothing" :) take a quick look at the two threads on Hart razors. In case you haven't seen the threads already there are many pros and cons voiced on the design, workmanship, and price point. Just so you'll have an idea of where the market was on that particular venture at the time. A semi custom/production razor.

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Thanks Jimmy. I certainly did follow the discussions with regards to Hart Razors.. and it is very insightful to see how it all progresses, from the point of view of wanting to start my own razor brand - albeit on a lot smaller scale than even Hart razors.. I'm aiming at more of a 'Boutique' approach to my venture..so with regards to design, workmanship and price I think what I would offer would be quite a bit different..

After using 6/8 blades, I find that the 5/8s feel a little too light in the hand. I just prefer the heft of the larger blades.

For a custom, I would probably go big. The reason is simply that it seems much easier to get vintage blades in the 5-7/8 range, so chances are I'll come across a bunch of blades I'll love in that size range. Also, I probably wouldn't use my custom on a daily basis, so style and shave quality would come before practicality.

If I had a custom made, it would likely be 9/8 or 10/8 simply because I don't have anything that big and I don't know if I'll ever find anything that big without having it made for me.