Hi,

So after recently stumbling upon the new Gillette Fusion 5 blade POS with outrageously priced replacement cartridges, I have decided it's time for a change. I am fairly young, 22, and am looking for a closer shave that's a little friendlier on the wallet, after initial investment of course. I just had a few questions.

In searching the forums here, I have found many differing opinions on disposible straight edges. Would anybody absolutely not recommend one for a newbie. I am not against the whole learning to strop/hone, but I am a college student and the whole sharing a bathroom down the hall thing doesn't really make it practical for me. Also, taking cost into consideration, I feel that might be a little bit too pricey for my very limited budget.

At this point, I'm more interested in the Feather over the Shavette just from what i've read about them. Any suggestions? Would anybody recommend the Shavette over the Feather? If you'd recommend the Feather, which one would you recommend?

I have read a lot of comments/complaints about nicks/cuts, and shaving with little, no, or negative pressure. I'm not really concerned about these issues too much as I'm willing to spend time mastering the use of the razor.

Basically, any suggestions/advice/recommendations would be a great help, and I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,

Ben