So I bought my first straight razor a few months ago, A Dovo Best quality 5/8. I'm getting on ok with it considering.
Just wanted to know how the other larger razors differ?
Just wanted to know how the other larger razors differ?
They look more bad-***.
That is just dead sexy right there!!!I've gotten to the point where I like 6/8+ razors. The greater weight and balance just feels better to me than smaller blades. Plus I can shave my whole face without wiping off the blade!
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They look more bad-***.
For me, 5/8-6/8" are the most common sizes for good reason. They work very, very well and offer a good compromise of maneuverability and heft. I'll break out an 8/8" now and then for fun; but the tried and true 11/16" razors get called to action most often.
and I've found, from 8/8 down to 4/8, that the smaller you go, the more critical maintaining awareness of the blade angle is. it's easier, or more forgiving to be a bit sloppy with blade angle the bigger the blade is. I have a CVH No 24, 1/4 hollow 4/8 that's a stiff little, ridiculously maneuverable blade. my first shave with it I rolled the blade into my face and consequently the toe bit me. never happened again, but it made me pay more attention to the angle since, with my other smaller blades too.
5/8 is fine be me. It's a nice compromise between a 4/8 and a 6/8.
When I was starting out, I found it easier to shave with a 6/8 or even 7/8 than my 5/8 razors. Could be due to angle requirement...not sure.
These days I much prefer 7/8 and 6/8 razors. In that order.
I do have one. But not a Vorpal blade. Yet...Get a Gold Dollar, they seem to always measure in at 13/16"...