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Always one step ahead of me, my friend.My Henckes is a square tip.
Always one step ahead of me, my friend.My Henckes is a square tip.
Some time, you really shauld give a 4/8 a try.
Well, since you put a wedgie into the mix, I'll go along with you and I agree - there are so many yet to try. I do wish you hadn't mentioned sushi though.Absolutely! Probably on the same day you tell me how much you like the 8/8 wedge.
Seriously though... You may be correct about the 4/8, but I honestly have no interest when there are so many wider blades for me to try. I'll likely never try uni sushi either because I enjoy so many other varieties already. Totally a personal preference thing.
I used my 10/8 a few weeks ago and that was different.
That’s a good observation on the angle, and I wonder if it isn’t maybe optimal to have a couple of souses on hand to really learn at optimal pace. By the time I borrowed the little one, angle was really less of a concern, and handling was what I needed help with, but angle is also critically important.
Also, quite an interesting theory about looking manly - I forget to factor that in a lot. You could be onto something.
I cannot imagine they would want one that wide for general shaving .
Wider blades have more area to accumulate lather which means fewer trips to the sink/towel/sponge. In other words, wider blades offer more efficiency in movement. Certainly a quality to be prized by professionals.
Is it time to agree that all the different widths, styles, toes, etc., are all there because there is no one best design? It's all a matter of personal preference and YMMV. Over time we should all expect our preferences to change as our proficiency and experience grow and our skin, beard, and even face shape change.
And even recommendations for beginners can't account for an individual's personal propensity to monitor angle, pressure, blade feel, audible feedback, etc. Different blade characteristics will be important for different individuals.
So, IMHO, there's no *BEST*. There are only personal recommendations by experienced users based on their individual experiences, preferences, and style.
Okay and I agree. I thought maybe you had access to some old shaving manuals .Is it time to agree that all the different widths, styles, toes, etc., are all there because there is no one best design? It's all a matter of personal preference and YMMV. Over time we should all expect our preferences to change as our proficiency and experience grow and our skin, beard, and even face shape change.
And even recommendations for beginners can't account for an individual's personal propensity to monitor angle, pressure, blade feel, audible feedback, etc. Different blade characteristics will be important for different individuals.
So, IMHO, there's no *BEST*. There are only personal recommendations by experienced users based on their individual experiences, preferences, and style.
I thought maybe you had access to some old shaving manuals .