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Hey sounds like you have found one that works for ya. I'd say if your doing good with the 6/8 I wouldn't think you would have any problem with a 7/8. I've only found one straight that is a half...

Pinklather: alot of what you posted was what I was wondering about, blade stiffness and the amount of feedback in the shave with each. A 6/8 full will not be a stiff as a 6/8 1/2, and a 1/2 will not...

So what's the difference your noticing between the two?

Of the SR's I've found around here none have been wedges, but I figured at some point after I get the hang of using a straight I'd find a wedge and try it out. I don't think that either a wedge or a...

good point. I have been wondering if a wedge would be harder to learn with over a hollow, and if it would take less passes to shave with a wedge.

I'll have to get a few once I get started then I'll figure out which is better for me. Thanks for the info.

Ok I have a question on the different grinds. I looked on wiki and elsewhere that shows the different grinds, but haven't been able to find much on how they differ when it comes to the shave....