Thread: 5/8, 6/8, or 7/8?

yes this is the size in inches, or approximately the size, as there are plenty of razors labeled something and being up to 1/8 larger (and if you check the recent Thiers-Issard thread in this section you'll see that sometimes they're smaller than advertised too).
5/8 is not too small. It's the most abundant size, which should actually tell you something. Plus the more a razor stands out for whatever reason, the more chance it can become a topic to talk about, that has nothing to do whether it is any better for using.

Other than that, apart from larger width, larger razors have more weight, which has just as much if not bigger effect on shaving.

You should get something close to the standard 5/8 hollow grind.

Honestly I made an effort when I was first aquiring razors to get as many different sizes as possible... I have hit every size in 1/16 increments from 3/8 to 8/8 except 7/16ths and either 7/8 or 13/16 (I have a blade that is like, 27/32- right in between those sizes) and honestly all I can say is Gugi is absolutely right- weight is far and away the biggest factor.

The little ones are more nimble but I think it is harder to get the right angle, the big ones have some heft, are a little clunkier and are easier to see/feel what angle they are at.

But other than that sharp is sharp and I have gotten equally good shaves off of my 4/8 1/4 hollow as my singing 6/8 as my near wedge 8/8. Its all preference in the feel.

Yup, just put the quote marks after the 8 and youv'e got it: 6/8 = 19mms.



and an ounce of leather is a 64th of an inch - go figure.

When I first started out, I used 5/8s and a 9/16. I progressed to a 7/8 and longed for an 8/8. I've tried many different grinds and personally prefer 5/8 quarter hollows and 6/8 hollows most of the time. I love my 5/8 frameback too.

I have a couple of choppers, both in 8/8 and seldom use them. I'm gonna sell them as they're just not for me.

Originally Posted by Scipio

When I first started out, I used 5/8s and a 9/16. I progressed to a 7/8 and longed for an 8/8. I've tried many different grinds and personally prefer 5/8 quarter hollows and 6/8 hollows most of the time. I love my 5/8 frameback too.

I have a couple of choppers, both in 8/8 and seldom use them. I'm gonna sell them as they're just not for me.

+1, similar preferences. I like small almost-wedges and medium full hollows. I love my 8/8 chopper but it is a novelty thing, I can't foresee having lots of massive blades for daily use.