Originally Posted by
dnullify
I started with a 6/8 best quality.
To be honest, if i could start over i'd start with a 5/8 vintage half-hollow. having tried 3 razors now, the shave from the vintage 5/8 square point half-hollow was considerably easier than the 6/8, just because it was easier to manage angles.
Also, there's something gratifying about shaving with a 50-year old instrument. it's cheaper too! that way you can see which sizes and shapes you like and buy a new one.
or just go with a budge 5/8 best quality. if you get it professionally honed, you know you're getting a solid razor, being a dovo. the only real problem with mine, was that the bevels weren't even at the toe/heel. but it wasn't really shave-ready to begin with, so i guess it was intended to be honed.