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Personally I don’t have the answer to your question, and here’s why!

The majority of shaving with a straight razor is ‘Personal Preference’.

For an example; I ‘prefer’ to use a razor that’s at least 5/8 or larger and one that has a round point. I do on occasion use a smaller razor and I have some in the 3/4 range that are square points and I use them often. They are all full hollow ground.

You will also find that there are some who ‘prefer’ certain blades manufactured in certain countries or periods of time!

Here again, I prefer ‘vintage blades’ and those from Germany or the USA. However I do have a very nice Sheffield blade that was given to me that is a really nice shaver! And I do have a very nice Revisor that I bought brand new direct from the factory that is a wonderful shaver!

As I said, it’s all about finding out what you ‘Prefer’!!

As I said at the start, there is no easy answer to your question!

Hang in there! You will find your own answers as you walk down the long road that we all here travel!