Thread: Looking for a Heavier 5/8" blade

I currently shave with a 5/8" Dovo Special. I'm looking for a second razor that has a little heavier blade. I've tried the 6/8" Dovo Special and liked the thicker tang a lot, but found the blade width hard to use to get the hairs at the base of the nostils.

Are any of the 5/8 razors made with the thicker spines ? I'd like to stick with a full hollow so it's fast & easy to sharpen, and I'd rather buy something new (or NOS) if possible.

Thanks.

The width of the spine is proportional to the blade width in order to maintain the proper bevel angle, so to get a heavier razor you'd need a wider blade or a heavier grind.

Shoot me a PM. I have a Bergischer Lowe I can loan you if you want to try a little heavier 5/8.

Lynn

Ah... I was thinking thicker = wider, but I forgot about "tall" spines...

Originally Posted by Lynn

Shoot me a PM. I have a Bergischer Lowe I can loan you if you want to try a little heavier 5/8.

Lynn

Very generous ! Thanks !!!! PM sent.

Hey Lynn,

I'm looking to try a wootz, takeda, scrimshawed ivoried, and abalone razors. Anything in those boxes of yours you can loan me

Much appreciated!

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Originally Posted by JohnG10

I currently shave with a 5/8" Dovo Special. I'm looking for a second razor that has a little heavier blade. I've tried the 6/8" Dovo Special and liked the thicker tang a lot, but found the blade width hard to use to get the hairs at the base of the nostils.

Are any of the 5/8 razors made with the thicker spines ? I'd like to stick with a full hollow so it's fast & easy to sharpen, and I'd rather buy something new (or NOS) if possible.

Thanks.

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John

I recently acquired a Genco 1/4 hollow and it shaves under my nostrils quite well. Seems slighly heavier than a full hollow.

Here is a chart from the WIKI to give you an idea about different grinds.

Take Lynn up on his offer!!!!! Other than that you might want to do what Holli said and move to a heavier grind.

JohnG10,

You could consider the 5/8 Dovo Best in half-hollow ?

Mine is a very fine shaver.

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

One I was thinking of is the Boker Edelweisse. Mine seems to feel a bit more chucky and stiffer than my other 5/8's.