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01-02-2007, 12:13 PM
Thread: Size vs. Grind
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Not that I've ever noticed. I think all other...
Not that I've ever noticed. I think all other factors being equal, the larger razors have the following differences from the smaller sizes
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01-01-2007, 02:58 AM
Thread: Size vs. Grind
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No, they shouldn't flex that much if you're doing...
No, they shouldn't flex that much if you're doing it right. They aren't designed for tough beards, they are simply lighter and easier to hone.
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01-01-2007, 02:26 AM
Thread: Size vs. Grind
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It is the grind that makes them sing, but there...
It is the grind that makes them sing, but there is a wide variation in the thinness of full hollow razors - this is partly why I disagreed with the OP's thesis.
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12-31-2006, 11:35 PM
Thread: Size vs. Grind
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Just be aware that either Classic or TI is a...
Just be aware that either Classic or TI is a little too free with that label. I've got three different 'singing' TI's and none of them are anywhere near thin enough to sing. All of my truly singing...
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12-30-2006, 04:10 AM
Thread: Size vs. Grind
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You may be in the minority, but I agree with you....
You may be in the minority, but I agree with you. My old 4/8 Neistrom shaved beautifully (I gave it to a deserving newbie, who has also gotten great shaves from it).
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12-29-2006, 06:45 PM
Thread: Size vs. Grind
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If you check the old posts, you'll discover that...
If you check the old posts, you'll discover that I was one of those "more experienced members" making comments to that effect. I was wrong - while they aren't the best for shaving very coarse, heavy...
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12-29-2006, 05:43 PM
Thread: Size vs. Grind
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I think is your inexperience talking - I used to...
I think is your inexperience talking - I used to think the same thing when I was getting started, and I eventually learned better. The stiffer blades are more forgiving of inadequate sharpness,...
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