Thread: Starting with an "odd" size razor?

I have 2 5/8s, a 6/8s, and a 7/8s...I shave the same way with all of them and they all deliver good shaves.

Sorry you missed out on the blade. I started with a 4/8, and I'll end with one too !

Buy what strikes you!

Hey, you've got your math wrong, neither 4 nor 8 is an odd number, and if you reduce the fraction to a half, 2 is even as well!!!

4/8 are smaller razors, noticeably lighter than the standard 5/8 which probably comprise over 90% of all razors made since 1900s, but there's nothing wrong with shaving with them.

In fact, if you are one of Snow-white pals it may be a meat chopper razor for you

I've noticed that the swedish razors tend to be on the smaller size, i.e. they made a lot more 4/8 razors than the german/american/british companies. But then again I read that those inhabitants of Arda lived underground in cold mountainous place mostly mining, which does resemble scandinavia, at least the way I imagine it

Sorry about that RollinCoal...that razor was calling my name from the day I saw it. I was really bummed out when it was originally listed with ivory scales and no shipping to the US.

Keep your eye out, I'm sure you'll find the perfect one for you. There are lots of great listings in the classifieds...in fact, after I bought the Henckels I had to make myself quit looking at ads! LOL

Im a firm believer in if its meant to be it will be. So not to upset for missing out on that SR. The right one will come along. An with all the advice I don't think I am going to stress so much on size as long as its not giant.

So I think I may have been the one who swiped it from you... So sorry about that! I am/was in the same boat as you, looking for my first straight. I've been searching for a week or so. I know you'll find something great here (but also check out the whipped dog website often). Apologies again!

Yeah bad wolf I think the razor you got was the one I was fixin to buy. Lol. It's ok still looking. Hope it works well for you.

I was actually looking for the smaller blade because I have a small face/jawline, so I bought it seconds after I saw it listed. I'll keep an eye out and let you know if I see anything else interesting!

This looks interesting. Could use it right away, then later refinish it. I was also eyeing this one for awhile, but was a bit worried because it's been listed for awhile.

The second one is horribly worn out, I like the first one a lot - it has a lot of character and sounds like it's a very nice shaver (I do like swedish razors). If you get it don't rush to refinish it until you really know what you like in a razor. Shining it up is irreversible and you may end up appreciating it the way it is.