I'm glad this thread came up , I got a 7/8 J Rodgers a while back and the first time I used it, it nicked me pretty good and has me cowed a little to the point that I haven't used it since. After reading this thread I'm thinking I inadvertently was using too much pressure because of the added weight of the blade. I'll have to try it again as it is a beautiful razor. Can't be having more problems or they'll be calling me scarface