Well, I've been using a feather and dovo shavette for a while now, but I'm thinking of switching to a true straight razor. I've read many of the posts here and it seems to me the majority prefer true straights as opposed to the feathers. My main reason for choosing the feather in the first place was to save time, as I assumed all straight razors were the same, and why strop and hone if you don't have to? However, I am willing to put in the time necessary if I truly can get a better shave. That said, I have a two quick questions:

1. Why is a true straight shave better than a feather or shavette?

2. Is one brand of razor better than another, or is it more in the materials the razor is made out of?


Many thanks in advance for all the help.

Jordan