Thread: Need advice: does a small razor shave better around beards?

Hi there folks- I'd like a bit of advice. I love my Dovo 5/8" straight but I'm having trouble getting in close enough on my beard (I wear a 'short boxed' style), specifically on my cheeks. Just can't quite seem to get in there like I want. I have to tidy things up with my electric trimmer, and I don't like that.

My question: will a smaller razor help, and am I looking for shorter length or width of the blade (or both)? I can pick up a nice 3/8" which seems to be a bit uncommon.

Very happy for any input/advice/feedback/tips. I don't see anything on the classifieds that quite fits the bill, but if you've got something tiny and at least in good condition (shave ready, no fixer uppers) to sell please PM me.

It's kinda a personal preference thing. Smaller may help, or you may just get there with practice.

I would think that it would. A friend of mine with a beard tells me that he likes 4/8 sized razors and he had a couple of customs made with shorter blades for ease of getting around the edges of his beard.

I've read in a couple of threads that some members find spike points to be useful in trimming close up against their beards (goatees). I'm clean shaven so I really can't offer a personal opinion.
Namaste,
Morty -_-

I really preferred spikes for beard trimming when I first got started, but now I don't find much of a difference in the end result regardless of what point I use... as for the size of the razor, I feel strongly that it's just a matter of personal preference.

But just in case you want justification to buy another razor or two, or a reason to pitch the idea to SWMBO... you will probably get the best results if you try out all of the sizes

Oh, BTW... a while back I lost the goatee...

Hello, Vashanka:

A smaller blade might be more maneuverable; however, in skilled hands any size blade will work. Also, spike or square point razor might give you more precision; however, there, too, a skilled hand can overcome any barrier.

Regards,
Obie