Thread: The myth of the big razor

Well, my 7/8 wedge needs honing, but I certainly know about the suction factor. It's like a bull moose knocking down saplings in its wake. I've been using my W&B 1/2 hollow 7/8 for about 80% of my shaves this month and have to say it really is a great thing to have that weight and size at my disposal. However I did pick up my 5/8 full hollow Dubl Duck the other day (not sharp enough though) and it was a pleasant surprise to feel the lightweight manouevreability of that blade in my hand. I sometimes have trouble keeping my fingers far enough from my face with the 3/8, but it does the best job as a moustache razor. I wonder where a 4/8 might fit between between those last two mentioned. I'm also looking forward to adding a 6/8 or two in my rotation and even interested to play with an 8/8 (Friodur?) to see if it's generally 'unweildy' or 'well-weighted' for me.

Variety is the spice of life.

X

Originally Posted by xman

Well, my 7/8 wedge needs honing, but I certainly know about the suction factor. It's like a bull moose knocking down saplings in its wake. I've been using my W&B 1/2 hollow 7/8 for about 80% of my shaves this month and have to say it really is a great thing to have that weight and size at my disposal. However I did pick up my 5/8 full hollow Dubl Duck the other day (not sharp enough though) and it was a pleasant surprise to feel the lightweight manouevreability of that blade in my hand. I sometimes have trouble keeping my fingers far enough from my face with the 3/8, but it does the best job as a moustache razor. I wonder where a 4/8 might fit between between those last two mentioned. I'm also looking forward to adding a 6/8 or two in my rotation and even interested to play with an 8/8 (Friodur?) to see if it's generally 'unweildy' or 'well-weighted' for me.

Variety is the spice of life.

X

X you really have to stop agreeing with me, this is becoming a bad habit and I fear that if you continue you will throw the entire universal sysem of balance off thus causing the end of man and the universe as we know it!


P.S.
Let me know if you want to borrow one of my J. Crowley 8/8 Friodur's for a week or so and I'll ship ya one to try out.

When I got my 8/8 Filarmonica a while a go, I thought I was going to sell all of my small razors and become a big razor man. Now I use my 5/8 Wonderedge, Friodur, and Pierre Thiers as much or more than my 7/8+ razors. The large blades do seem to give a better first pass for some reason, but I really enjoy the smaller ones for maneuverability. The stability IS a factor as was mentioned earlier; especially if you are not a stretcher. Hell, I think I'll go shave with my 7/8 TI Stamina right now; it's a good one. Happy Sunday!

Originally Posted by Korndog

When I got my 8/8 Filarmonica a while a go, I thought I was going to sell all of my small razors and become a big razor man. Now I use my 5/8 Wonderedge, Friodur, and Pierre Thiers as much or more than my 7/8+ razors. The large blades do seem to give a better first pass for some reason, but I really enjoy the smaller ones for maneuverability. The stability IS a factor as was mentioned earlier; especially if you are not a stretcher. Hell, I think I'll go shave with my 7/8 TI Stamina right now; it's a good one. Happy Sunday!

have it, use it, LOVE it.

Just wondering, if I take the 25 inch blade off my chainsaw and hone it, does that beat an 8/8?

Originally Posted by Korndog

When I got my 8/8 Filarmonica a while a go,

Larry, is that the white-scaled, that you didn't liked the color of? What happened with the scales, you changed them?

oh, btw, nice avatar, again

Nenad

Originally Posted by superfly

Larry, is that the white-scaled, that you didn't liked the color of? What happened with the scales, you changed them?
oh, btw, nice avatar, again
Nenad

Yes, that's the one. I didn't change the scales after all, but I really think they suck. They are as light and thin as can be and don't do justice to the blade. I think it was you that shamed me out of it.

Originally Posted by rtaylor61

I like the larger reasons for the simple fact that they feel better in my hands. I'm a big guy, and the smaller razors feel "flimsy" to me, too lightweight. Since I'm more comfortable holding the larger razor (meaning 6/8 and 7/8, not a machete like JL uses), I'm more confident with my shave. So does the size make it a better shaver?

That's exactly how it is for me, and for all the same reasons.

One other thing. One point about the bigger razors is indisputeable. If you have a heavy or difficult beard, the thick razor will cut it but the lighter razor will bend and vibrate, making the shave difficult, if not impossible.