Thread: mystery razors (I can't find what I'm looking for)

Check a beauty supply. I think they carry them.

I've never heard of a shavette that covers the corners of a blade. My Blue Beard's Revenge does not, but I find that the disposable blades have their corners slightly rounded and they never cut me the way a spike pointed straight razor might. In other words, I do not see why it is required?

Have you tried Classic Shaving?

Hey buddy, I am actually a Barber too. I have been using disposable shavettes for a long time and have every single brand and model. With that being said, I would say the best ones are hands down the feather artist club razors. They are more expensive and so are the blades, but think about long term use? If you aren't ready to spend that kind of money I would suggest either the Hess Ezy Shave razor, or the Charles Monsier. They both use personna injector blades which I find to last longer and shave better than your average double edge blades. If double edge is what you are looking for, then I would recommend the Parker SRW or a Diane brand razor. Let me know what you choose and if you have any questions about anything in general give me a shout! -Brett

There you go, advice from a fellow barber...you should keep in touch with Brett.

Originally Posted by barberbrett

They both use personna injector blades which I find to last longer and shave better than your average double edge blades.-Brett

Brett this may be a silly question, but it begs to be asked. If the protocol for using shavettes with disposable razor blades is to avoid the transmission of disease by using a fresh blade for every customer, why would the longevity of the blade be a factor? Do you change the blade with each new customer?

It's like going to the deli counter at Walmart where they all wear plastic gloves for the protection of their customers. Yet, I have seen clerks pick up a water hose that has been laying on the floor then come to the counter to serve a customer wearing those same gloves. I'm not sure if they wear the gloves for my safety or just to keep from having to wash their own hands. Now, each time they serve me, I ask them to put on a fresh pair of gloves. A request that is never met with a smile of understanding.

If these shavettes blades are being used for multiple patrons, then what's the problem with using a straight razor? Perhaps you can clear this up for me.

Regards - Walt

I guess you are to use a fresh blade for every customer. If he has a tough beard I guess longevity may be an issue.

The barber I visited a few weeks ago put his shavette in the barbicide and would use a blade on several customers. I think it's a good idea, since the blood of a cut customer will not only be on the blade, but on the holder as well, as it is being transported by the lather.

Or am I overcomplicating things? I know in the labs where I work(ed), switching blades would not count as safe enough to prevent contamination.

I'm also a barber, and have tried numerous models of razors-- and I have never come across the type of razor that you describe. In fact, I think that having both corners covered would actually be a disadvantage: it would be difficult to do a nice clean neck shave, shave the mustache directly under the nose, or trim neatly around client's facial hair. For these reasons, my go-to razor is the Parker; it has generous blade exposure, and both corners are easily employed. Just my 2 cents. Good luck.

If both corners of a half double edge were 'covered,' wouldn't the plane of the cutting edge be below the metal covering the corners? I'm having trouble seeing this even with the artists rendition.