New 5/8

I just received my dovo best quality 5/8 from SRD yesterday. This is my second razor, my first being a 6/8. I was surprised at how much smaller it was. I didn't think an eighth of an inch would be very noticeable, but it is. Not only the blade size, but everything about it feels so dainty. It makes sense, because of the geometry, the shorter distance from the edge to spine necessitates a thinner spine and therefore a thinner tang, smaller scales, etc. At least I think that's how it works. I just didn't think about that aspect when I bought it. I wasn't thinking three dimensionally. Anyway, it's a whole different feel when stropping and shaving, but I think I can see it's benefits. Maybe it's just me, but it seemed that it could maneuver any hollows in my neck better. On the other hand, my fingers seemed to get in the way more. I'm sure that as I get used to it, I'll get better at using this smaller blade. I'm glad to have more variety in the morning and look forward to acquainting myself with my new razor.

Any other benefits to a smaller blade that I can look forward to?

Thanks,

Ken

LOL, Yeah some of these razors are like driving an 18 wheeler and some are like driving a sports car.
I have a Henkels 14, and almost loped off one side of my moustache with that longer blade. I detached it from my beard.

I do prefer the shorter blades as they are easier to move around.

That is part of the fun exploring other blade types to see what your really like the best.


Have fun.
Silver2

I started with a 5/8 my next was a 13/16 it felt like a shovel at first. Now I love the wider blades.

I think you've hit the nail on the head there Ken: good for getting into hollows and under the nose. 5/8 and narrower razors are good in my case for just that reason. The downside is the lack of lather shovelling ability, by which I mean that you have to wipe the razor more often - this can get quite annoying if you ever try a 3/8!