Thread: Do I """""need""""" a 3/8?

Originally Posted by Kees

you'll want a Zeiss lens and that's where LAD kicks in.

Zeiss can actually heal LAD.. Soon or later you will find out that it is difficult to outdo Zeiss. Once I've got couple - I sold all my "L"

I'd definitely say try your 4/8ths before you go for a 3/8ths.

Also, where's your wedge dude??

Originally Posted by zappbrannigan

I'd definitely say try your 4/8ths before you go for a 3/8ths.

Also, where's your wedge dude??

yeah you need to test out a true wedge, near wedge, 1/4 hollow, 1/2 hollow, full hollow, extra hollow in EACH of the sizes 3/8-->8/8. So much for 7 razor set huh?

Originally Posted by TwistedOak

yeah you need to test out a true wedge, near wedge, 1/4 hollow, 1/2 hollow, full hollow, extra hollow in EACH of the sizes 3/8-->8/8. So much for 7 razor set huh?

I agree! you should have more variety in grinds, that makes each shave different and interesting!

I cant abide small razors...wish I could.
My grinds and sizes:

Wedge: 8/8 Gilbert, 9/8 Wostenholm IXL, 5/8 W&B

1/4 grind: 5/8 Red Imp

Full Hollow: 6/8 bismark, 6/8 dovo best, 6/8 Boker King Cutter, 5/8 W&B, 5/8 dovo silver steel, 5/8 art deco boker

Extra hollow: 7/8 schulze, 6/8 TI

Looking at my list I realize that I "need" a Half hollow.....hmmm the search continues....






*side note, apparently this is my 100'th post. yay. that is all

No.

James.

Wow. So many replies. I think main points are I need a wedge (dude), I should try the 4/8 before I splurge on the 3/8, I DO need a 3/8 (but after trialling the 4/8), but I also need many grinds.......and I'm feeling the vain illusion that I can control this thing called RAD is just that, an illusion...

I'd say you should at least try your 4/8 before you buy something even smaller....

I decided I'll hone the 4/8 tonight (my son did it a few weeks ago, taught by me, and while he said it was sharp, I was probably a poor teacher, and have some better information now). I was going to wait on using that until I had new scales and it polished a bit; but I think I'll give it a whirl regardless. Maybe I should still get the 5/8 I have my eye on Messer der Woche and look for a hollowish wedge instead of a 3/8?

Originally Posted by Traskrom

Zeiss can actually heal LAD.. Soon or later you will find out that it is difficult to outdo Zeiss. Once I've got couple - I sold all my "L"

Hey, Traskrom, I like that razor in your Avatar, what is that? :-)

Sounds like a good plan!

Man so much tempting stuff at Revisors website, if I was in for a 5/8 I'd grab this

I love square points, easier to get to those small hairs around the nose and upper lip.