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[โ€“] gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I was sent a very short stainless, hollow ground razor from Portland Razor Company to hone. You can see the length in the photo below. I also thought that there would be significant advantages to the shorter size, but found that I am so comfortable with all the technique work I've done, the short blade felt like more of a hindrance than a help. I'm certain I could learn to take advantage of the smaller form factor, though.

Iโ€™m certain I could learn to take advantage of the smaller form factor, though.

This is what I'm thinking too. There should be an advantage, but we learned to deal with the longe edge, so we're not seeing it immediately.