Thread: Using Two Razors For One Shave?

Can someone with a thinner facial hair make use of larger blades >6/8?

It seems common for the larger width straights to have less aggressive grinding also, more limited from 1/2 hollow to full wedge. I was under the impression, aesthetics and personal attraction aside, that the bigger blades I describe was intended for those with more dense, thick, and long facial hair. How true, or false is this?

Originally Posted by drgreen

Can someone with a thinner facial hair make use of larger blades >6/8?

It seems common for the larger width straights to have less aggressive grinding also, more limited from 1/2 hollow to full wedge. I was under the impression, aesthetics and personal attraction aside, that the bigger blades I describe was intended for those with more dense, thick, and long facial hair. How true, or false is this?

False.

Razors of all shapes, sizes and grind should be able provide excellent shaves no matter if you have peach fuzz or a bear pelt. I'm not sure where this "you need a wedge to shave a heavy beard" mentality comes from, but it's certainlt been around for a while and there are more than a couple that subscribe to it. Just an old wives' tale as far as I'm concerned.

If you have thin facial hair you will be just fine with a 6/8, full hollow, 1/4 hollow whatever.

Thanks Ryan, you're always a great mythbuster!