Quote Originally Posted by pinklather View Post
I'm w/ Jimmy - first on 2wk bbs making you a quick study (way way faster than I), and also that the smaller are fine to a point. When guys ask me about getting a first razor, I ask about their beard (course/med/light), skin sensitivity and what size glove they take. The transition from 'Large' to 'extra large' in glove size usually favors at least a 6/8 (over a smaller blade) 'cause the blanks used for 6/8 are larger (not always), and easier for the larger hand to comfortably hole and articulate. 'Not hard, fast rule, but a tendency. Whatever is comfortable to use and you're effective with - is your size/grind, etc. Bravo on picking up the art so easily. There are many thinking hostile thoughts at you 'cause they wish they could do likewise. Keep going and enjoy the ride.
Thanks, but I had some practice with a (Parker) shavette. (but only used it rarely, its not as nice as shaving with a straight razor IMHO) Most of the time I shaved with the nice Edwin Jagger DE89 before I got the straight razor.