Which one gives the most consistently close shave?

Let me preface this by saying, if you are a Jack of all Trades, than I doubt this will be anything other than a conversation about your own personal tastes. None of these systems will prove as reliable as they could be given the commitment each deserves. I'll go out on a limb and state, a DE needs months where a straight deserves a year minimum of commitment for one to become proficient with the tool. I can't speak to the Feather, but from those reviews I have read, those who have mastered the Feather and use it on a regular basis absolutely love the product and learn rather quickly.

I want to talk to those who have given each method a good honest try.

The DE is without a doubt is the leader for gents who need maintenance free shaves, with the Feather (from what I can only imagine) coming a close second. So if you aren't wrapped up in the tradition and customs that come with using a straight, then surely these products will rank high... but what of the shave itself?

It seems the Muhle R41 is today's standard for closeness.

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I love my DE's and in particular my open comb all that much more. I don't have a R41 but have heard great things. But for me... when it comes to shaving with a DE, I am always amazed how close I get! And there is just so little "work" involved! But almost as quickly as I am amazed at how close I got... it seems as though I am growing stubble again! It's weird but I am convinced that growth begins faster after a DE shave than a Straight shave. Either way, I think I might have to give the 41 a try here one day and see how she plays.

Of course on this site many of us are familiar with the straight razor . I love all of mine! Well ok - most. But I find it takes more commitment shaving with a straight vs a DE, and I don't always hit a home-run when I hone. But I have back-ups for when that happens.

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When I do have everything going on though - my straight gives me way better, and way longer lasting shaves than my DE. But! I rarely have everything going on. . To get it all going on for me takes way more work so in a way... my DE kind of gives me a consistently more regular shave. Though I hate to admit it .


Then there is the Feather. Seems to be a nice compromise between the two, but I have no clue as of yet. Perhaps the whole reason I started this thread is to convince myself that I need to try one lol.

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What says you guys? Any of you give all three a good honest go? Thanks for your input!