Thread: What size razor do you like?

Well, what feels most natural in your hands and which one gives you the closest shave? So far, I have a 5/8" and a 6/8". The 5/8" is a Dovo Forestal with Cocobolo scales and a 6/8" Dovo Best Quality. The Best Quality razor has synthetic scales that effect balance much more than I thought they would. The 6/8" with the plastic scales gives a more tip heavy feel while in my hands compared to the Forestal which is thinner in profile with heavier scales. The 5/8" seems more easily maneuvered resulting in less nicks and a cleaner shave. I never thought that such small differences in weight and balance would effect my shaves but they do. Which do you prefer and why? Thanks!

I tend to like bigger razors, because of the look. The minimum I like to shave with is 5/8, but I like my 5/8+ razors the best. Only personal preference, I have no real reason, besides the looks

I have razors from 4/8 to 8/8 and enjoy shaving with them all. If I had to pick a sweet spot, it would probably be 6/8. It just feels right somehow.

I like 'em all as long as they're sharp. I use my larger wedges for more growth but otherwise I'll usually go with my hollows of various widths.

I like them smaller and light, Thin and sharp.

I like them all. I will shave the 7/8, 8/8 for a whole month and think, these are my favorites, but then pick up a 5/8 and shave with it and think, this one is good too!

My real preference is about which one holds its edge for a long time and which one takes an easy edge.

Pabster

I bought a Dovo Best Quality in 6/8 and I have only shaved a couple of times with it, and now awaiting return from Lynn Abrams. To me it seemd a bit larger and I might have preferred a 5/8 but time will tell. I seem to shave well with my Gold Bug that looks like a 5/8, but the one that I probaby have more issues with, and it may be because I am "probie" is the A.J. Henckels I have that is about 4/8 ...maybe just a little smaller. The 4/8 seems nice in spots, like on the upper lip. So... at this point in my little experience, I believe I like the 5/8 about the best all around. Experience may change my mind.

Originally Posted by RetroGrouch

I have razors from 4/8 to 8/8 and enjoy shaving with them all. If I had to pick a sweet spot, it would probably be 6/8. It just feels right somehow.

+1.

If I'm looking at new razors, and I have a choice, like Dovo for instance, I'll always go with the 6/8th's....

Originally Posted by RetroGrouch

I have razors from 4/8 to 8/8 and enjoy shaving with them all. If I had to pick a sweet spot, it would probably be 6/8. It just feels right somehow.

Just like RetroGrouch, I too own straights from 4/8" up to 8/8" and my personal preference is a 6/8". However my kamisori is my favourite everyday straight and it's similar to a 5/8".

Originally Posted by Str8Faace

Well, what feels most natural in your hands and which one gives you the closest shave?

Easy! My 50mm Iwasaki kamisori