A 7/8" (or wider): a good idea, or just machismo?

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Billy
 
My father was a Royal Marine in WW2. We owe so much to people like you and him who served their country.
 
You initial point about managing the blade angle is very valid and probably the main reason you should not go below 5/8”. I tried a 4/8” just once and found it too light as well as struggling with blade angle. My largest blades are 7/8” and I have no desire to get anything bigger. Again, weight plays a part here because spine width had to increase along with blade width in order to keep the geometry right, and, for me, bigger razors feel top heavy.
 
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