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

IMHO, the reason lots of folks like larger razors (although they won't admit it) is that they have razor envy.

Nah, seriously, larger razors will last you years longer than the shorter one. By the time you've honed a 5/8 to a nub, you'll still have half a razor to pass along to your great great grandkids if you bought an 8/8. Additionally, The larger razors hold more lather than do the skinnier razors...less time wiping and more time on the face! Personally, I like a good 5/8. I learned on one and I'm the fastest with one since I'm more comfortable with one and I can get around corners faster.

And not forgetting the rare vintage 1/8 or 2/8 that your find on ebay from time to time...

Michael.

The reason a 5/8 is a good starter razor is that it allows you to choose whether you want a narrower or wider razor. Its basically mid field, so you can make a better decision about which way to go...!

It just seems to be a taste thing as to why people prefer the wider ones. I have a couple of 5/8's, a 6/8 and a 15/16. I love them all, but I do prefer the 6/8 and 15/16 I would say.

I guess all I can really recommend is to bring on the RAD and go and try a load of different grinds and widths...! Hehe!