Which next, 4/8 or 8/8 and why? One only allowed.

[rbscebu]

I have been SR shaving with blades from 5/8 to 7/8 and everything in between. I enjoy shaving with them all.

I am thinking of trying a different size SR. Which way should I go, 8/8 or 4/8 and why? I can only choose one.

 

[haggis]

To my everlasting surprise I find the slightly larger sizes somehow easier and more pleasant to use (as long as they are not too heavy). You seem to be a man who enjoys challenges, so you would (from my perspective) go 4/8.

 

[Darth Scandalous]

I have a couple 4/8 that I absolutely love shaving with. One is technically 9/16, I guess. I don't have any 8/8, just one 15/16 and another on the way. From a shaving point of view, to me, there's a bigger difference between 4/8 and 5/8 than there is between 13/16 and 15/16. A wider blade is more forgiving of subtle changes in shave angle, of course. A 4/8 is pretty nimble.

I realize I didn't answer the question. I think it would depend on the brand and style of razor.

 

[rbscebu]

I have a couple 4/8 that I absolutely love shaving with. One is technically 9/16, I guess. I don't have any 8/8, just one 15/16 and another on the way. From a shaving point of view, to me, there's a bigger difference between 4/8 and 5/8 than there is between 13/16 and 15/16. A wider blade is more forgiving of subtle changes in shave angle, of course. A 4/8 is pretty nimble.

I realize I didn't answer the question. I think it would depend on the brand and style of razor.

You did indeed shed some light onto my dilemma, particularly the observation that the 4/8 is more nimble and could present more of a challenge.

 

[Steve56]

8/8. You can use it for 5 years with those nasty pasted stops and then you’ll have the 4/8. You’ll get both!

 

[Lightcs1776]

I like my 5/8 better than my 4/8 razors. I would love to try an 11/8, but my budget is limited. While a smaller razor is more mobile, the larger blade seems to shave better, with less drama.

 

[Herrenberg]

For my tastes, it's a no-brainer. 4/8. So simple, light, and easy. I have more of them than I would ever admit to, even here.

I have a couple of 8/8 or larger. Even after I made myself shave with only them for a month, I still cut myself with them every 4-5 times, at a time when cutting myself basically does not happen otherwise.

Also: 4/8 vintage Swedish razors are easy to find at fairly reasonable prices. It was a popular size. And you can't beat the steel.

 

[Darth Scandalous]

For my tastes, it's a no-brainer. 4/8. So simple, light, and easy. I have more of them than I would ever admit to, even here.

I have a couple of 8/8 or larger. Even after I made myself shave with only them for a month, I still cut myself with them every 4-5 times, at a time when cutting myself basically does not happen otherwise.

Also: 4/8 vintage Swedish razors are easy to find at fairly reasonable prices. It was a popular size. And you can't beat the steel.

It's funny you say that. I have another 4/8 which is not in my rotation that is responsible for the worst of my cuts. And not just nicks...it likes to slide into the skin without warning. I think it may just have an evil spirit.

Can't disagree about the Swedes though. They liked their small blades, and made them well.

 

[Robert Anderson]

Which do you like better now? 5/8 or 7/8? Go in that direction. Personally, I like larger razors. They seem to be easier for me to hold.

 

[rbscebu]

Which do you like better now? 5/8 or 7/8? Go in that direction. Personally, I like larger razors. They seem to be easier for me to hold.

I equally enjoy shaving with all of my current SR's. They all shave exceptionally well but all different, irrespective of size. Hence my dilemma.

 

[FarmerTan]

For my tastes, it's a no-brainer. 4/8. So simple, light, and easy. I have more of them than I would ever admit to, even here.

I have a couple of 8/8 or larger. Even after I made myself shave with only them for a month, I still cut myself with them every 4-5 times, at a time when cutting myself basically does not happen otherwise.

Also: 4/8 vintage Swedish razors are easy to find at fairly reasonable prices. It was a popular size. And you can't beat the steel.

You are not helping ME my friend, lol. I have a feeling that I need a wide blade, but I want a narrower one!

 

[Robert Anderson]

I equally enjoy shaving with all of my current SR's. They all shave exceptionally well but all different, irrespective of size. Hence my dilemma.

Well, in that case, you can always flip a coin.

 

[FarmerTan]

Well, in that case, you can always flip a coin.

I think he'll end up with both, and that will soon enough turn to 14, so he can have two 7 day sets...

 

[rbscebu]

I think he'll end up with both, and that will soon enough turn to 14, so he can have two 7 day sets...

Although I have/had a love of M7DS's, I am trying to curb that urge to experience many other SR makes and models and still say within my limited budget.

 

[JaggardJ]

I know it goes against the question, but enabler tradition requires me to say it: Get both!

 

[FarmerTan]

Although I have/had a love of M7DS's, I am trying to curb that urge to experience many other SR makes and models and still say within my limited budget.

Are you one of @rbscebu 's girlfriends and have hacked his account?!?

 

[RumpleBearskin]

Never tried 4/8 and have no desire to. Started with 5/8. Now have a 5/8 or two, but mostly 6/8 and 7/8, with a couple of 8/8.

After three years in the game, I absolutely love a well balanced 8/8 the best, and don't particularly care for 5/8 any more.

My vote, try 8/8 next.

 

[FarmerTan]

Never tried 4/8 and have no desire to. Started with 5/8. Now have a 5/8 or two, but mostly 6/8 and 7/8, with a couple of 8/8.

After three years in the game, I absolutely love a well balanced 8/8 the best, and don't particularly care for 5/8 any more.

My vote, try 8/8 next.

Since I'm living vicariously through you all, the way I'm reading this is that I need BOTH!

 

[RumpleBearskin]

If we're being precise, you need several examples of both.

 

[FarmerTan]

If we're being precise, you need several examples of both.

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