Thread: Feather

Wow, the Feather is tough even for Lynn. Perhaps the old fashon straight really is the way to go.

Ok guys, I have a strop on the way from Tony. Now I'll I need is one or two straights.

Check out Joe's site http://shop.writerferret.com/
or email Lynn to see if he has any for sale. His email
is adjustme69@yahoo.com

I will recommend either a 5/8 or 6/8 for your
first razor. If you can afford it - go ahead and
get two...

I wish you luck.....



Terry

I'm going on 50 years experience with a DE and when I first started using the Feather blades I had a similar experince to Lynn's. It seems that kind of sharpness is unprecedented. In time I learned to use that sharpness. It's another type of skill. The result was the greatest improvement in my DE shave that I had ever had.

Now, I use mostly str8s, including the Feather AC, which is a superior shaver. If I use regular str8s for a while and come back to the Feather, I find it less forgiving until I get used to it again. After that, it gives me the closest, smoothest shaves.

Feather straight with the Pro Super blade is my daily shave. I suppose it's what you get used to, as I've never used a traditional straight. I've never needed to do the honing/stropping general maintenance thing, and I don't miss it. About 6 weeks ago, I accidentally nick my blade on my tap, replaced the 50 cent blade, and finished my shave.

Originally Posted by ScottS

Feather straight with the Pro Super blade is my daily shave. I suppose it's what you get used to, as I've never used a traditional straight. I've never needed to do the honing/stropping general maintenance thing, and I don't miss it. About 6 weeks ago, I accidentally nick my blade on my tap, replaced the 50 cent blade, and finished my shave.

If all you want is a str8 shave that's the way to get it with the convenience of a safety razor.

If I didn't enjoy fooling with them so much, a Feather's probably all I'd have. Each razor has its charms, and most straights are easier and more comfortable to use and shave with, IMO, but with the Feather, you don't have to hone, you don't have to strop, and it's ready whenever you are. Great travel razor. Having a replaceable blade, though, kinda kills the charm of the old ones, and eliminates a skillset I enjoy having and using. It's absolutely unforgiving, too. You got a pimple? Not after a shave with a Feather...you have a flat, bloody nick.