Barbour's linen thread #6 cord

[kan3malato]

Howdy.
This is something like a opinion poll
I am wavering in between to buy a roll of #5 or #6 cord Barbour linen thread.
I know that for sheaths #5 cord it's strong enough(35lb tensile strength) it's not that the problem, I am talking about the "look".
Do you think for general use #6 cord is "too big/thick" (as look)?
Do you guys notice LOTS of difference between barbour #5 or #6 cord ?
I mean, can you say with just a glance that a sheath has been sewn with a 5# cord insted of #6 cord ? or the is it the difference barely noticeable?.

Every answer will be VERY appreciated.

Thanks in advance.


PS.
Maybe I will use just few yards of that thread, and since it's exepensive(and I CAN'T find just 10/20 yards) at least I want to be sure to buy the right size for me.

 

[Kenon Rain]

to me thinner cord is always better looking.. plus if you botch something up and have to do another loop over existing thread, it's more likely to blend better with thinner..

 

[Wild Rose]

I'd suggest 5 cord at 6 SPI as well as did Mr Al Stohlman.....

I can generally tell the difference but then I've been doing it for 50 years and have pulled lots of old thread when doing repairs so I reckon I got to know threads pretty good....

 

[kan3malato]

I'd suggest 5 cord at 6 SPI as well as did Mr Al Stohlman.....

I can generally tell the difference but then I've been doing it for 50 years and have pulled lots of old thread when doing repairs so I reckon I got to know threads pretty good....

Thanks Chuck(it's that famous Chuck isn't it?).
I've been reading lots of your post in the last 20 days.
yesterday I got the dvd you made about sheaths..and the book you have just suggested...
Maybe I can find barbour thread even in Italy, see below
Do you think it's exactly the same thread you use?

ps
Kenon Rain thanks to you too