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    So I have a Dull Col. Conk 5/8 dovo best quality blade. I'm sending it to Lynn for shave ready honing. I have a half beard(no sideburns) My neck and upper lip are the hard spots.I think the 5/8 will be a good allround shaver. But, I thought I might get a 4/8 half hollow le dandy from Thiers Issard for getting the tough detail areas . Plus I'm deducing that the half hollow 4/8 blade might be good for finishing up those stubborn all directional neck whiskers(weeds) of mine aagh !? Any experience with this little ol blade or feedback in general is welcome . Thanks all,good shaving .

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    I don't have any experience with the Le Dandy. I do have some with a few 4/8 razors and I prefer a 5/8. It seems to me that anything I can do with a 4/8 I can do better with a 5/8. OTOH, it is about personal preference and I don't have a beard, goatee or mustache to work around. I've got over a dozen Theirs Issard razors and I like all of them.
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    At least thanks to you I pretty much know that Thiers Issard is a good brand. Thanks for the feed back my brother.

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    Hello, Nightblade:

    I have a small collection of straight razors six of which are Thiers-Issard 5/8" and 6/8". I love Thiers-Issard razors. Now and then you run into a problem with inappropriate fittings. Overall they are beautiful razors and quality.

    If I had my choice between the 4/8" and the 5/8", I would choose the 5/8". That's as middle-of-the-road as you get. I find the 4/8" too small. I must say, though, that I have a 4/8" Wostenhom hollow point, which I use for travel. It's one of my sweetest razors.

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    TI's are great razors, and mine is an excellent shaver!

    I was actually prompted to buy one through chatting with Obie, who recommended the model I ended up buying.

    They're definately sweet shavers, and I'm sure you will be happy with yours!

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    Ok then....the concensus seem to be that Thiers Issard is a good blade,fair enough. The 5/8 is middle ground, fair enough. 4/8 is a little small but apparently is a good traveler and their are mixed thoughts on said size........I think I may just do the le dandy then,still deciding. A good travel blade woud be good and still not much feedback on the half hollow thing ? Thanks so far though guys. Do you folks find that the 4/8 is just to small or light to maneuver ? Or does it feel like your shaving a football field with a weed wacker instead of a mower ? Curious ? Also,Obie..you mentioned inappropriate fitting. Could you shed some light please on that. I know those things are not cheap. Good or not I'm wary ?
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    Hello, Nightblade:

    I find the 4/8" uncomfortably small, even though I have small hands, and also too light. My comfort zone centers on 5/8" and 6/8" blades.

    The exception is my Wostenholm 4/8" full hollow with hollow point. What a sweet razor. What's more, it has good weight for its size blade. That's the one I use for travel.

    I prefer full hollow razors, but I have no problem with 1/4th or 3/4th hollow. This depends on personal taste, really. Go with what you prefer.

    Thiers-Issard is a good choice for a razor. These are beautiful razors and great shavers.

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    Thanks Obie....So I'm assuming then that the innappropriate fitting thing was just a fluke or glitch ?

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    Thanks Obie....So I'm assuming then that the innappropriate fitting thing was just a fluke or glitch ?
    Hello, Nightblade:

    Out of six Thiers-Issard razors I had to send one back. It was an expensive razor, but what a fitting disaster. The replacement is a beauty.

    I think a few too many flukes and glitches cast a shadow over a product's reputation. I believe that's what happened to the Thiers-Issard for a period of time. All my six Thiers-Issards are perfect in every way.

    So, yes, I would put it in the fluke category more than anything else — from my own experience.

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    Ko then....thank you guys,gotta go to work now,but the info was/is helpful. I'll keep my eyes peeled for more info. Have a great shave out there !

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