Hello all,

Looking to buy my first professionally sharpened straight razor but some of the terms are confusing for the moment. There are many choices out there and what is the difference between half-hollows, 5/8, 4/8, some are rounded and not rounded, etc. Is there a thread that has definitions?

Also, I have a couple of inexpensive straight razors and the heavier one is most comfortable to use right now. It's an old Mehaz blade rounded tip. I think it says Solingen on it too. That's all that I can read on it. I am finally getting a fair shave on it without gouging my face but there is always room for improvement.

Not sure if this post goes here but thanks for the help.