Starting with an "odd" size razor?
I found a 4/8 that I really like the look of. I know everyone suggest 5/8 & 6/8 to start with because they are middle of road size. My question is has any of the long time shavers started with 4/8? Also what is the drawbacks? Havent bought it yet but am very interested in it. Still using a shavette to get the feel of SR shaving.
Thanks
Starting with an "odd" size razor?
4/8 & smaller are marginally harder to strop for new stroppers, just b/c it's harder to tell I the blade is flat. I solve this by setting the blade at a 45 or 60 degree angle to the length of the strop, rather than the usual 90. Helps keep me from lifting the spine and rolling the edge. I like shaving w/ my 4/8 as much as w/ my 5/8.