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so is there huge difference as far as actual shaving with these sizes? for example, if i have been using a 5/8 razor for a few months, would it be different or harder shaving with an 11/16 razor?
it would be great to see the different size comparison photos if anyone has them available.
Very little in it. You probably wouldn't even notice. Once you've had a few months practice, don't be afraid to try out a few different sizes & grinds. Eventually you should be able to pick up anything, & just shave.
(Obviously, I mean razor's. I'm not suggesting that with enough practice you could pick up a fish, or something, & get a decent shave)
These 3 sizes you are talking about are my personal favorites, I target the 11/16 size full hollow spike points...
I have very very few razors smaller then 5/8 and about the same larger than 6/8...
Between these three sizes I find very little difference in the razors handling characteristics..
I should be agree.
There will be no differences or so little you will not notice.
if you go from 5/8 to 10/8 new cuts was all other my face. gl
Only if those razors have different grinds you might notice difference.
is there a significant weight difference between the 5/8 and 11/16?
It all depends on grind really. You could have a 7/8 hollow that's significantly lighter than a 5/8 wedge. In fact, I do.
You're really unlikely to notice any great difference between those sizes in terms of width. Grinds are a different matter, but purely on size, they're all very similar.
im a total amateur/newbie to SR so i apologize for possibly dumb questions i might ask, but what is the heaviest grind? i was wondering because i find the razor i have now a little on the light side. i think i would like something with a little more weight to it.
Ask away. We've all been there! It's a wedge. There are even minor variations on that though, with some being a full wedge & most slightly less so. Don't worry about that though.
Here's the weight difference. Both blades are 5/8" but one has had significantly more metal removed in the grinding process.
oh wow, i can totally see the difference there. il pay more attention to the width of the blade on my future purchases.
Don't worry about the width. Those are the same 5/8 width, but with drastically different grinds. I suppose the moral is that grind makes more of a difference in weight.Quote:
Originally Posted by chris21908
1/16" difference in blade width will probably be overshadowed by other differences such as tang design, blade length, scale weight, blade grind, etc
between three otherwise identical razors, you may find that the 5/8 will shave under your nose a tad more easily :)
I personally find the larger sizes hold an edge longer with my technique as some finer 4/8 5/8 ths seem to be a little light for me.
But as they say horses for courses
I love 5/8 too. We should have a razor club for all 11/16 and under blades. I'm tired of looking at all these cleavers :p