Quote Originally Posted by Ryan82 View Post
Honestly, that extra 1/8" won't make much of a practical difference, other than the fact a larger razor can scoop additional lather. It becomes personal preference, but both are fine razors and at those prices I wouldn't have a problem sacrificing an eighth of an inch to save well over $100. The 5/8 will do you just fine. JMHO.

Oh, FYI - in the wetshaving community we don't call it 3/4", it's 6/8. Don't ask why, it's just the way it is....
IMO, the larger blades are easier to strop, easier to keep the blade on the strop and not lift the spine. I prefer 6/8 or larger on everything, but that's just me. I might sacrifice an eighth of an inch to save $100 too, but then again, if you have OCD like I do, that 1/8 of an inch makes all the difference in the world...