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I probably wouldn't recommend it to you only because it's a 4/8s which is a little on the small side. Many of here use 4/8s with no problems and personally I like them but as a first razor I would say get a 5/8s. Also don't forget TI. They and Dovo are the two outfits producing razors continuously. Boker is newly at it again along with a few others.
Thatīs a great beginning razor... you are on the right track.:gl:
I forgot to mention I'm not exactly a beginner, I'v been shaving with a straight for over a year, I have 2 razors that are 6/8 and I want somthing smaller.
The difference between 6/8 and 4/8 is really a big difference. If your budget is limited as you say and you are not sure you'd like a 4/8 razor, I would not suggest you buy a brand new one. A better route, IMO, would be to pick up an inexpensive vintage one to try it first.
Or you could try the 5/8 BQ or a 6/8 BQ or the Special (don't remember sizes on the special). I also really like the Black Star and the Red Bone. I think the BS or the RB is worth the extra money over the BQ.
Also how much of a difference (cm wise) is there between a 6/8 and a 4/8
They also have a 5/8 for the same price, but I'd like to know how much of a difference there is between these.
I've seen Dovo Bests for less $$ at The Superior Shave.
The only brand-new razor I've bought was a Dovo stainless. I've been happy with it.
Was your first shave with a straight razor?
Yes I started out with a straight.Quote:
Originally Posted by roughkype
I dont know what the cm size is but a 6/8 is 3/4 of an inch and a 4/8 is 1/2 of an inch. It may not sound like a lot but for a razor it is a huge differance.Quote:
Originally Posted by 15straightrazor
Great choice. 5/8 is a much better size for your snakker razor.
Plus its not like this is going to be my last razor :) I can always get a 4/8 later on in life if I want.
That's a great way to look at it. I have a 4/8 which I love, but I will admit, I have cut myself and a strop more with it then my other razors.Quote:
Originally Posted by 15straightrazor
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Originally Posted by nicknbleeding
Thats not good, I just gotr a new strop for Christmas and it was like 50 dollars which is alot for me :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Trevorxgage
As I understand it, the razor is measured in 1/8 of an inch. It follows the difference between a 6/8 and a 4/8 is 2/8. 1 inch = 2.54cm; 1/8 inch = 3.2mm, give or take 3micrometers, then 6.4mm would be the difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by 15straightrazor
I think. :)
More like 6.4mm :)
That's exactly what I meant. Thanks for catching my noob error, if it weren't that I'm not hampered by things like decorum and such, I'd be embarrassed.Quote:
Originally Posted by onimaru55