Thread: Feather Artist differences DX or RG.

Can someone explain the difference between the Feather Artist Club RG and DX? I realize one is stainless steel and the other is brass, but why would that matter to me? The seller doesn't explain the advantages of the more expensive material and I thought someone here might be able to. I was considering acquiring one although I could use some advice as to which.

FWIW, my current shaving supplies consist of the following:
Genco "Expert" Full hollow 4/8, bone handle, square point
Boker "Extra Hollow Ground" 5/8, black handle, smiling blade, barber's notch
G. Wostenholm "Pipe Razor" Wedge, horn handle, square point
All 3 have been professionally honed.

Of these, my favorite shaver is the Genco. I shave with the other two, they're very attractive looking top quality razors, but I prefer the Genco hands down. It also happens to be the sharpest razor I own, the blade could be classified as a "singing" blade, as it makes a nice ringing sound when plucked. When viewed from the edge it's almost a straight line all the way to the spine. I am also consistently amazed at the shaves I get from a Dovo Shavette I own, but it is admittedly very cheaply made and sorta flimsy and a little scary because of it. I think the Feather AC would be a welcome replacement for it. I have been shaving with straights for 1 year.

Thanks,
Todd Schinell
Boston, MA

The stainless version is noticeably lighter, and this reduction in mass makes the razor much easier to use, much less likely to nick or scrape, less prone to producing those unexplained weepers. If you plan on using a feather regularly the stainless is worth the upgrade price.

Ah, this is exactly the type of info I was looking for, all good reasons :-). I'll hold out for the DX model, thanks.

Sorry to bring up an old thread... but this is the question that I had too... and thanks for answering it....

Since I started using the Feather "System" I've now acquired another type of AD..."FRAD"
And I don't have one of everything, but I do have:
DX Folding
SS Fixed and Folding
CJB Fixed
Captain Kai Excella Fixed.

My CJB Folding is on the way.

That leaves a big gap, the RG fixed and folding and the DX fixed to name a few.

But from what I have tried the DX folding does stand out. Better balance (IMHO, YMMV) - the shank is a big improvement over the SS folding (no jumps, small, wavy profile that can be hard to control - as always, YMMV) and the fit/finish is excellent.
The more conventional shank style of the DX Folding seems to improve the control/balance.

The SS Fixed on the other hand has a great grip/profile/balance and I would recommend it as a first choice for a fixed version of the System.

I'm told by those who have used both the RG and CJB fixed that they are similar, the fit and finish of the CJB can range from fair to "rustic".

With just a little practice - 2 or 3 shaves if you are used to the system, a little longer if you are new to Str8 shaving and any of them provide great results.

For travel and when you want/need to dispense with the Pre and post shave care of your beloved Straight(s) this is a great system as long as you mind the slight changes to conventional Str8 technique - ie dial down the pressure.

Good shaving Mates !

Originally Posted by MJC

Since I started using the Feather "System" I've now acquired another type of AD..."FRAD"
And I don't have one of everything, but I do have:
DX Folding
SS Fixed and Folding
CJB Fixed
Captain Kai Excella Fixed.

My CJB Folding is on the way.

That leaves a big gap, the RG fixed and folding and the DX fixed to name a few.

But from what I have tried the DX folding does stand out. Better balance (IMHO, YMMV) - the shank is a big improvement over the SS folding (no jumps, small, wavy profile that can be hard to control - as always, YMMV) and the fit/finish is excellent.
The more conventional shank style of the DX Folding seems to improve the control/balance.

The SS Fixed on the other hand has a great grip/profile/balance and I would recommend it as a first choice for a fixed version of the System.

I'm told by those who have used both the RG and CJB fixed that they are similar, the fit and finish of the CJB can range from fair to "rustic".

With just a little practice - 2 or 3 shaves if you are used to the system, a little longer if you are new to Str8 shaving and any of them provide great results.

For travel and when you want/need to dispense with the Pre and post shave care of your beloved Straight(s) this is a great system as long as you mind the slight changes to conventional Str8 technique - ie dial down the pressure.

Good shaving Mates !

Thank you so much for your insight MJC! I'm a newbie to straight razor shaving and looking to learn a lot here...