Thread: 5/8 vs 6/8

I think SamSpartacus stated The One True Principle when he said:

..I went with what I wanted and got a 6/8 anyway.

rs,
Tack

Either size will do the job nicely, at least for me, but I lean towards the 6/8 size. Besides being a little heavier and with that it feels more stable, it also holds more lather so you don't stop as often to clean the blade. Another way to get more weight for any given size is to go for a grind heavier than a full hollow like a half hollow.

Bob

Go with what you think you will like. Your going to own them all in the end if your like the rest of us. I stay at 6/8 most shaves but I can go up or down the chart to have something different once in awhile. 6/8 is middle ground for sure.

6/8 - it will be good

I have used smaller sizes of razors but prefer the 6/8 for the extra weight, it seems to glide through the beard better. The smaller size blades do feel like toys and don't do a very good job at shaving for me. The downside is getting in small places with a big blade is sometimes difficult, but with time you will learn to deal with this issue. Good luck with your choice.

I have a beard so I prefer the 5/8 it's more nimble around the hairlines and neck angles. When I was clean shaven I liked the 6/8 better

Sounds like both are good choices. That opens up more razor options for me. Which is nice. I appreciate everyone's input on this.

I have between 4/8 & 7/8 razors but find the 4/8 & 5/8 razors are best. I have large hallows at the base of my neck and also trim around a short beard.

Originally Posted by eddy79

I have between 4/8 & 7/8 razors but find the 4/8 & 5/8 razors are best. I have large hallows at the base of my neck and also trim around a short beard.

Split the difference, mate and use a 4/8 wedge...hehehehe

It's to bad that no one rents sr's to newbies so they can try different razors to see what's best. Perhaps someone will come up with something.