Hello everyone !

I have been shaving with straights for a few months now, with good success. I can now easily shave my entire face, and I'm definitely getting better shaves compared to cartridges.

I currently own 2 razors. A GD200 and a 8/8 W&B "the celebrated". I can get just as close a shave with both razors, but the W&B is a MUCH more comfortable shaver & it leaves me with less irritation. However, it's just so BIG.

Upon closer inspection of both razors, I can see that the W&B is not only considerably wider than the GD, the blade cross section at its thinnest part is much thicker, which makes me beleive the blade will flex less compared to the GD. Can this have anything to do with why I find the W&B more comfortable ?

Anyways, I'd like to try out another razor, something smaller than a 8/8, but something with a bit more meat than the gold dollar. Maybe something that's more of a half hollow ? Or a full hollow that has a thicker cross-section ? Basically, I don't know what to try/buy as a next razor, to see what kind of razor really fits my face.

Can anyone help my out ? Any suggestions will be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks.