Thread: My latest weird suggestion

I have several blades I will put up against a Shavette for sharpness anytime. Because they are smoother they are much more manageable to get a good shave without blood. If I wanted a disposable I would be using a DE. No thank you, I will use my Real Straight Razor until the end.

bj

I sure like my Shavette.. now I'll go and run for cover...

I agree with Bart ant the Xman on this one. Why waste your money buying a disposable when the real thing (sharpend by someone whom knows what to do) is a whole different ballgame....

If I want to use a disposable I might as well have stayed with my old, dusty DE...

Originally Posted by mlangstr

I sure like my Shavette.. now I'll go and run for cover...

Come on out! What works for you is all that matters.

Originally Posted by xman

Oh really?

How's that?

Explained in the post.

Originally Posted by xman

I can do that on my own. I call it self discipline. I don't think I'm the only one with this power.

*some* of us could use help in this department. Some don't. Some do and don't realize it.

Originally Posted by xman

Not a very good pitch, son. As a rebuttal I think I'm gonna stick with the, "Right tool for the right job" defense.

X

Sorry if it hit a nerve with you, Pops.

Sheesh, guys, I don't mind people taking the opposing point of view on stuff, but to sound as belittling and have an overall negative tone like this just isn't necessary.

Sorry I brought this up. And X, your Incredible self discipline needs to carry over to your posts.

Originally Posted by FloorPizza

Sheesh, guys, I don't mind people taking the opposing point of view on stuff, but to sound as belittling and have an overall negative tone like this just isn't necessary.

I think it was a good post FP! Say what you feel my friend! I've never used a shavette on myself and might realize what you mean if were I able to. They still scare me though!
Jeff

Originally Posted by FloorPizza

... Sorry if it hit a nerve with you, Pops. ...

touché

Originally Posted by Bart

...But being a sharper shaver doesn't turn you into a better shaver. As a matter of fact, you'd be surprised with how "unsharp" a blade can still shave fine and comfortable in experienced hands...
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A truer statement was never uttered! Thanks! Hanging around here I was suspecting I was the only one who understood this.

As my honing skills arent all that good yet I sometimes have razors that are not really shave ready yet. (I usualy find out after I started shaving.. all lathered up no other shaveready and stropped razor in sight..)
If I have to choose between a not so shave ready razor or my shavette, which might be too harsh..I would prefer the shavette..

Also on vacations I think I'll leave my nice razor, strops and stones at home and take the Shavette along..so I dont have to be afraid to ding a blade, crack a scale or worse..

Its really possible to get a comfortable,bloodfree shave with the shavette.. but for me its easier to get a comfortable shave with a real straight.

As for newbies and shavettes.. well some do very well with one(I'm one of those) and some dont..

Maarten

Originally Posted by mlangstr

As my honing skills arent all that good yet I sometimes have razors that are not really shave ready yet. (I usualy find out after I started shaving.. all lathered up no other shaveready and stropped razor in sight..)
If I have to choose between a not so shave ready razor or my shavette, which might be too harsh..I would prefer the shavette..

Also on vacations I think I'll leave my nice razor, strops and stones at home and take the Shavette along..so I dont have to be afraid to ding a blade, crack a scale or worse..

Its really possible to get a comfortable,bloodfree shave with the shavette.. but for me its easier to get a comfortable shave with a real straight.

As for newbies and shavettes.. well some do very well with one(I'm one of those) and some dont..

Maarten

All true Maarten.
If I'm allowed a metaphor:
Straight Razors are like acoustic grand pianos. High maintenance and no matter how good you get, there's always margin for further mastery.
Shavettes are like Casio electronic keyboards. They don't require tuning, no maintenance, and are more convenient to take on a travel.
Unfortunately, they have no soul, and they offer only a crude imitation of the splendor of the original.
If someone plans to master the piano, I would recommend him a decent acoustic piano. That doesn't mean you can't have fun with a Casio.

(Though I wouldn't enter a conservatoire and proclaim there that they all would benefit buying a Casio)

Steinway & Sons forever!
Long live Wade & Butcher!!

Bart.