I don't know if my preference has changed as much over the years as my appreciation and recognition of a great shaver has changed. I still shave with some 4/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8 and 8/8 blades. I think overall I gravitate to the 5/8 and 6/8 as they are alot more controllable and I tend to flatten out the 8/8 blades and larger when shaving. I have added a few favorite brands over the years, especially in the US and Sheffield categories.

Lynn