Thread: Feather

I have decided I want to try a Feather SE. Can anyone please help in explaining the different types and any recommendations?

Doe anyone here use a Feather Straight??

I have used the Feather Artist and liked the feel of it as it really does feel like a straight razor. I used the pro blades with it and they are very nice. The only problem I have with the Feather, is that the blades are machine sharp and very unforgiving. I had a hard time shaving without getting nicks and that is after 30 years experience with a regular straight razor.

Lynn

I used one for a month or so. I really wanted to like it, but it just didn't work for me. It's very sharp but the edge is so smooth it doesn't seem to get much bite on my beard, so it didn't shave very well at all.

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 [email protected]

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.