Stupid Straight Question

[Mama Bear]

What do the numbers indicate when someone refers to a straight as a 4/8 or 6/8... 8/8 etc.. ?? :redface:

[JBHoren]

What do the numbers indicate when someone refers to a straight as a 4/8 or 6/8... 8/8 etc.. ?? :redface:

The height of the blade, measured from its razor edge to the top of its spine, expressed in eighths-of-an-inch.

4/8 = half-an-inch
6/8 = three-quarters-of-an-inch
8/8 = one-inch

etc., etc.

[Mama Bear]

Ah! The light finally shines for me... Thank you Jonathan! It is 1/8" increments... :ladysman:

[TOB9595]

I had this very same stupid Q.
Thanks for asking, Sue
Tom

[papasmurf]

Actually in yesterdays chat some one asked me the same question I will not reveal his/her identity


And Sue there are no stupid questions. :wink:



Nick

[Taz]

Sue are you thinking about starting to use one. insert smiley face but I am on my Q

[Mama Bear]

Actually in yesterdays chat some one asked me the same question I will not reveal his/her identity


And Sue there are no stupid questions. :wink:



Nick

I was afraid to go for this one.. I remember Joel had some beautiful scales for sale once... I said the handle looked gorgeous, where was the blade...?? I am still embarrassed about that one.. but I wanted to know, ya know... :blush: :biggrin:

[Mama Bear]

Sue are you thinking about starting to use one. insert smiley face but I am on my Q


No way in hell..... :w00t: :blink:

I still do the pink bic dance when I need to shave..... :redface:

[ouch]

Actually in yesterdays chat some one asked me the same question I will not reveal Tim's identity


And Sue there are no stupid questions. :wink:



Nick

What is this, gang up on Tim week? :lol:

[papasmurf]

What is this, gang up on Tim week? :lol:




Wow way to put words in my mouth









Nick

[Mama Bear]

Wow way to put words in my mouth









Nick

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Some folks go to a lot of trouble to give Tim a hard time... but then again, who better???

[Prince]

Alright, so in the same line of questions, what is better to learn with? Smaller blade or bigger?

[Mama Bear]

Alright, so in the same line of questions, what is better to learn with? Smaller blade or bigger?


and what are the advantages of the large blade???? :confused1

[Taz]

The whiskers run and hide

[ouch]

Wow way to put words in my mouth


Nick

:lol: Okay, here's an unretouched one, then.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=374067&postcount=3

[Taz]

No way in hell..... :w00t: :blink:

I still do the pink bic dance when I need to shave..... :redface:
Come now Sue at least you have to try a DE, Just let me know I have a nice vintage ladies Gillette I will send your way.

[Mama Bear]

Come now Sue at least you have to try a DE, Just let me know I have a nice vintage ladies Gillette I will send your way.

That is so sweet of you!!! But, um... No! :blush: :w00t:

Edit, we need a chicken smilie.....

[Mama Bear]

:lol: Okay, here's an unretouched one, then.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=374067&postcount=3

Nick, you have been nailed to the wall....!!! :w00t:

[ouch]

He fell for that one much faster than I expected, Sue. :lol:

[Taz]

He fell for that one much faster than I expected, Sue. :lol:
Some times it is just to easy.

[Mama Bear]

Where is poor Tim? I remember he wanted to be a mod so badly once upon a time.... :rolleyes:

[papasmurf]

:lol: Okay, here's an unretouched one, then.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=374067&postcount=3




I knew that would come and bite me in the ass sooner or later I was just waiting for it to come up :lol:





Nick

[TimmyBoston]

With brothers like Nick, who needs enemies :001_tt2:

[papasmurf]

With brothers like Nick, who needs enemies :001_tt2:





WOW what took you so long we were all wondering when you would finally respond :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


Love ya buddy








Nick

[Mama Bear]

With brothers like Nick, who needs enemies :001_tt2:

LMAO... what took you so long Timmy..... :001_wub: :biggrin:

[Mama Bear]

Er... Hello Tim. How is your evening tonight...? :redface: