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

I saw new Dovo "junior" razors as a standard offering on a major razor retailer's site when I was looking around last week. It had a 1/2-3/4" shorter blade than standard that may make it easier to shave the box on your cheek going N-S instead of E-W. I looked quickly, but couldn't locate the site. I'd ask SRD if they can get one for you.

I get the best shave from my spike points, around the beard and elsewhere. All of them are either 5/8 or 6/8. The only smaller one I have is a round point and gives a mediocre shave, at best, not because of the shape (my other round points are fine) but the blade itself. I think the personality of the individual razor has a lot to do with it.

As stated above, it's all about skill. I prefer larger blades and have gotten used to using them. Even when I had my beard I used the larger blades, as the smaller ones caused me issues in the hold and feel department. I'm sure if I wanted to put the time into it I would be ok with small blades.... I'd rather not lol...

I kind of agree with the skill thing. In skilled hands a straight can do anything, and with time I am sure you will find that out for yourself, as we all have. However, that does not help you right now.

Logic does tell you that a smaller blade will be more manoeuvrable. I'd suggest you get a smaller razor, even if it is just to see if you like it.

In the meantime, try concentrating on shaving with the half inch of blade at the tip and the half inch of blade at the heel. I use that idea around my goatee and it seems to work pretty well.

Good luck.

James.