Thread: How many people like the skinny blades.(4/8 or less)

Thinking about it today I figured out that I tend to use a lot more pressure with the heavier blades. I don't know if it is subconscious or just trying to compensate for the weight. At first I had a hard time stopping those little blades but now it's just routine. I think for tomorrow's shave I'm going to try the greaves 8/8 wedge on one side and w&b 3/8 on other to see how well I can control pressure with each.

Having a rather large head, or being mega-cephalic like myself, I have always preferred large blades. I ended up picking up a 4/8 off ebay purely based off of aesthetics and condition. I gotta say, I really like it! Its super light but gets through my beard perfectly!

Remember, your beard only sees the edge. It doesn't give a hoot if it's a 2/8s or a 30/8s wedge. It's how you use the thing that makes the difference to you.

I don't care for them, personally. I prefer a 6/8 as my minimum size.

Haven't tried anything smaller than a 5/8, but now I have another buying search on.

OK I have a definite problem with pressure with heavy blades. It was noticeable immediately with the wedge vs the light hollow. I really had to concentrate with the heavier blade. At least I know what to work on. I still like the little buggers though.

Originally Posted by irishguy

OK I have a definite problem with pressure with heavy blades. It was noticeable immediately with the wedge vs the light hollow. I really had to concentrate with the heavier blade. At least I know what to work on. I still like the little buggers though.

Heavy blades need less "pressure" than hollows because of the momentum their added weight gives. If you are used to hollows, it's possible that muscle memory is the culprit. You just gotta get the know a blade is all

I've fixed up a 9/16 Ern and 4/8 Jenckels, and both give me excellent shaves. Although, I typically use my 6/8 Dovo, so I find it awkward stropping the small ones. Having to rinse them after every shave pass can be annoying too, but I've gotten used to it.

I have two 4/8 a Salamander and a Genco. I think starting out with a larger blade 6/8 is easier to learn on, stropping and shaving. Once you get the larger blades down and refine your technique the smaller blades seem to work as well as any other blade and stropping them isn't as much of an issue.

Is this thread a poll on preferences or were you (OP) looking to solve a more specific issue?