Anyone have any thoughts on this? Looks like a gimmick to me. Apparently, they're out of stock, though. Feather Artist Club Razor | Uncrate Can't say I've heard of a razor that doesn't have to be sharpened.
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Anyone have any thoughts on this? Looks like a gimmick to me. Apparently, they're out of stock, though. Feather Artist Club Razor | Uncrate Can't say I've heard of a razor that doesn't have to be sharpened.
Hi!
I was impressed by the "non-sharpen" thing of the feather when I first read about it. But of course, a razor that doesn't need to be sharpened does neto exist! Unless it uses disposable blades... like the Feather razor. I've never used one and some fellows here know this better that I do and can give you some more info on it. But, to me... it's an expensive nicer looking shavette! :)
The Feather razors use an insanely sharp disposable blade. The blades have good longevity between replacement. Some say the blades are too sharp. The weight is closer to a real straight than most shavettes IMHO.
I figured that being disposable would be the catch, there. I've got a shavette that I'll probably stick with. I'm not sure if the extra weight is worth the extra money.
I used a feather and it was shaving off a thin layer of skin leaving me with tiny tiny tiny micro cuts that bleed. :chop:Quote:
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It did shave smooth and close though. I'm having a hard time getting my straight to shave close using only WTG. :(
I definitely wouldn't be using it as a first razor, I've had my Dovo for some time now. I was considering it as maybe a replacement for my shavette.
I use one. It is a real good one swipe razor. I can do an WTG swipe once and get a pretty decent shave. I also can cut myself real easy too. I was doing great for about two weeks without a cut at all then I changed my blade and nicked and cut myself.:rant:
I went from DE razors to the Feather Artist Club to traditional straights. The shavette *can* be used to shave with but was never designed for shaving ones beard but rather as a trimming razor for barbers and hair stylists. The Feather AC on the other hand can, and is used by barbers and stylists for the same sort of trimming (nape of the neck and such) but it was designed as a straight razor for shaving and it excels as such. There are other Feather straight razors meant for shaving, the Pleana comes to mind but it is not as flexible as the AC. It has a peculiar cartridge style blade and it is meant to be used with the side of the razor against the face as a guide for the correct cutting angle. The AC gives the user full control of the edge. It is made from either cast, nickel plated brass or, as in the DX model, cast stainless steel. Three blades are available, one has a wire guard for those who feel they need training wheels, the Professional and the Professional Supers. The guarded blades are simply the Professional blades wrapped with a wire guard... they work fine but they also tend to prevent a real close shave and can encourage excess pressure which is not good. The Professional blades are the sharpest blades, they can literally thin the skin on your face if used as a daily shaver. These blades simply wipe away whiskers, there is no tugging. Professional Super blades are almost as sharp but the edges last for 2 full weeks of shaving before they start to feel like a traditional straight in need of stropping. Pro blades only lasted about a week, usually 5 shaves and that was it. The Pro Super have a convex bevel rather than flat and once you learn to use it, you can shave in absolute comfort and you can shave right over yesterdays nick by just briefly reducing the shave angle slightly so that the very edge of the razor just skims over top of the nick, still cutting hairs very close but not catching on the edge of the nick... it really is an incredible razor. But alas.... it's a boring razor, it just works.... day in, day out... no stropping, no honing..... just check the calender and change blades when it's time. You should however heed the warnings about it's sharpness.... these things are wicked sharp and require a VERY LIGHT touch.
I still have my AC DX and a good supply of blades, but I haven't touched it since I got the hang of honing my own edges.....
Regards
Christian
I've used shavette with derby blades as i perform shaving at my barbers shop i have used the sanguine also i have just purchased the artist club and i think it is exallant resembling the weight and balance of a straight it was just what us barbers needed and yes you need a very very light touch and i do believe when i have shaved my face with the artist club it does leave a slight iritation but this does'nt last too long if you have used a light touch if you over do it you will no about it. where as i can shave every day with any of my straights with no iritation at all this i could'nt do with any shavette or artist club no matter how gentle i go. That is the differance in my opinion.
I actually got into straight razor shaving by starting with a Feather AC DX and Super Pro blades. It gives some no-nonsense close shaves, and I actually enjoyed it. Now that I've gotten into traditional straights though, I have sold my Feather. I like the whole idea of shaving and maintaining a vintage straight, and if I need a fast shave or a travel razor I just use my Merkur Slant.
My feather is a great quick shave razor. If it is late at night(yes, I shave the night before) I can give myself a real quick and BBS shave.
Thanks to Netsurfr who has loaned me his Feather AC and some pro super blades, I've tried one shave using a Feather for the first time. He's graciously offered to let me use his AC for a week or two and therefore get a blade or two of shaves from it.
Certainly I've heard guys say, and one in this post, that they transitioned from the Feather to straight razor shaving.
I'm very glad that I've had the opposite experience and instead have had over a year's worth of practice of daily shaving with a straight razor prior to using a Feather. It gave me the skill, technique and confidence to try the Feather. I'm not going to hang up straight razor shaving by any means after the Feather experience, but after having the skills under my belt, last night's first Feather shave was the closest two pass shave I've ever had. I was all prepared for irritation and razor burn after hearing the stories and I had none. In fact, the shave was a true pleasure in comfort. My face felt just great during and after the shave. I could see what Christian (Kaptain Zero) means when he says it doesn't have the pizazz that straight shaving has since after all, Feather shaving is wet shaving with a disposable blade. Still, what a disposable! I could totally see myself buying a Feather AC if I had to travel more; I think it would be the ultimate travel razor.
If the pro blades are sharper than the pro supers, I don't see a need for that. The pro super blades wiped whiskers. Many guys say that they don't like a straight razor to be "Feather sharp" stating that "Feather sharp" to them means uncomfortably sharp. I feel like I have a new standard as if I want to achieve honing all my razors to allow for such an ultra light touch and ultra smooth comfortable shave.
I think shaving with a Feather will help my honing immeasurably since it's given me a new and positive perspective I did not have before.
Chris L
It's especially useful for dorm shaving, as it's quite hard to hang a strop in a bathroom with no hooks :[
I started off with regular straights as well, but I mainly use my Feather AC DX's now. You shouldn't use that razor for those full two weeks. They're like crack. I can't stop. I actually wish I grew hair faster so I could shave more than once a week in order to have more amazing time with my Feathers.
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