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For those who use the large straights -- 8/8 or larger, what makes using those razors better than a 6/8 (currently the largest straight I own)? What are the pros to using a 8/8 or larger in your opinion? I'm trying to determine if the pros outweigh the cost.
Thanks,
Rob
1. more momentum on the plains
2. rarely stall if sharp enough even w/ less than perfect technique
3. just plain look badass
4. some are more convenient to hold, esp if one has big hands, but not necessarily
5. hold more foam on the blade
6. they just shave, hone, and strop differently - some like them better
i use 8/8 once in a while... my top shaver is 8/8 but otherwise my best size seems to be 6/8
I have also found that anything smaller than a 6/8 is harder for me to use on my face in some spots. It has to do with how your face is shaped but for me the extra depth of a 6/8 or more seems easier to use in those spots. But your results may vary with the shape of your face.
Easier to hone and strop IMO, when you lay the razor down on the strop/hone the two points it rests on are slightly further apart giving it more stability.
Well that's how it feels to me anyway. :)
Well, I have to confess that it was the look of a large razor rather than what I thought it would shave like that made me buy them (7/8, 8/8 ) I personally don't think they shave better than a 5/8+ or hone/strop easier. A 1/4 hollow in a 6/8 feels better to me for weight and ease.
PuFF
The best thing about the 6/8 through 8/8 is that the more guys like them the more reasonable price I can get on a 5/8. :)
DITTO!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by AFDavis11
pretty soon they'll be giving 3 and 4/8 away at the rate big razors go up in popularity. I can't wait.
They are just superior and should be coveted and prayed upon. Ritualistic human sacrafice is optional but encouraged.
I think I'll just slowly walk away from you, Josh and side with Tim and Alan :wQuote:
Originally Posted by JLStorm
Thats ok....Im always looking for more non believers to use in my sacrificial rituals...:tuQuote:
Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT
Well, they're really good if you need to compensate for having a small....uh....brush, strop,or other gear.:w :)
Well the problem is, the way you worded your question now you got all these guys who are members of the big razor club chiming in. The fact is a 4/8s will shave just as good as an 8/8s period and I think we should settle this question once and for all by having an SRP first annual shave off where we can test all these claims and old barbers tales.
The winner gets 4oz of CA and 1lb of styptic powder? :D
Will we be testing both speed and smoothness?? Can we get the budwiser girls to be the judges...I know the beer sucks...but umm...the girls are more than qualified arent they?
BTW, I love how the title is 8/8 or larger...I wonder how many people out there have larger than 8/8s? I know there are a quite a few floating around.