Thread: Hart 6/8 or 7/8

7/8ths blades are a little cumbersome for me also. I prefer 6/8ths, but it's so subjective and personal.
Does your present blade seen a little small to you? Could you go larger?
I hate to even suggest this, but Hart razors are so well respected and sought after that one would be easy to flip if it's not to your liking.

It's a matter of whether you like big blades or not. I'll take a 6/8s over a 7/8s any day. I find the larger razors are clumsy and the large scales get in the way.

Thanks everyone for your opinions! I've decided to go for the 6/8 since my face is very curvy and I think it'll be a lot easier to control.

Now to decide the scales...I like the black resin ones a lot. But those rosewood and cocobolo scales are darn tempting.

The standard Hart resin scales will last forever. No nonsense scales for a serious blade. The woods are nice looking so it's
really what you want to spend. Enjoy your Hart.

Originally Posted by Estesnoah

Thanks everyone for your opinions! I've decided to go for the 6/8 since my face is very curvy and I think it'll be a lot easier to control.

Now to decide the scales...I like the black resin ones a lot. But those rosewood and cocobolo scales are darn tempting.

I think you won't be disappointed. I too have a Hart in 6/8 and 7/8, and what I believe to be a bigger issue than the difference in size between the two is the affect the scales can on the weight and balance of the razor. I have Harts with maple scales, bone scales and resin. I'm paraphrasing what Iz6 said, but the Hart resin scales may not win a beauty contest but it feels nice in the hand and balances the blade perfectly.