Thread: 4/8" Straight Razors

Originally Posted by ChuckR9

I find them easy enough to shave with, but have a more difficult time honing them. Still fairly new at honing, but it seems easier with the bigger blades.

Stropping can be a challenge too because some of those 4/8s have thin tangs.

I feel comfortable with a 4/8. I know it won't cut as deep as a 6/8.

I like 4/8's, they are part of the kit. Presently Boker do 4/8's new, they were their best sellers in early 1900's

Sam

Originally Posted by Jacketch

I feel comfortable with a 4/8. I know it won't cut as deep as a 6/8.

Regardless of the size, if it wants to draw some blood, it will.

I love the 4/8s in my collection. They are nimble and shave just as well as my 6/8s. I use a paddle strop and find it helps when sharpening a smaller razor.

Among my favorite 4/8s:
Strega (Esklstuna Sweden)
Filarmonica Inox
Heljestrand MK24
Le Grelot P-Hospital

These four razors are all top quality shavers!

Happy Shaving!

My Boker 4/8 gives the easiest BBS of all my razors bril.