Need a Shavette I think :(

[JLStorm]

I was looking at my small collection of razors the other day realizing that I just cant imagine loosing any of them because they are so hard to find or replace. I travel a lot as many of you know, and when I fly I am debating bringing a shavette because if I lose that I dont really care, but if I lose my bag with a straight not only do I lose that I also loose a nice Tony Miller strop.

Anyway, if I can get over the thought that I am cheating and its not really shaving with a straight razor I may buy one. Any suggestions as to what I should buy???

[Sharp&Shiny]

I have got the same dilema . I got a focus blade razor from The Gentlemans Shop in the UK.WWW.Gentlemans Shop.co.uk. Iwas going to by a Dovo shevete But Charlote (she owns the shop with her Husband) put me onto the focus razor as the blade is held securely in it & doesn't float about like the Dovo. Its very light but you do get good shaves with it. Her Husband uses the same razor to shave the customers with.I believe that is in use by a lot of barbers in the UK.Paul

[xman]

Just get a cheaper travel straight for traveling, and as for losing your TM strop ... it wouldn't be the first time.

X

[JLStorm]

Just get a cheaper travel straight for traveling, and as for losing your TM strop ... it wouldn't be the first time.

X

LOL I know, but I have too many hobbies to run out and buy another strop...I need money for other things! Besides...strops arent cheap. Plus that would mean that on many trips if I brought a shavette I wouldnt have to check my luggage. I thought about a cheap straight....but that still leaves me with my strop issue...although I could just use a belt....I have done that before.

[edk442]

I think the feathers are 'the shit' of the disposable straight world. A Feather RG (western or japanese style) can be had for about $80 shipped and the DX version (again western or japanese style) can be had for about $165 shipped. I really don't see a difference between the RG and DX. Sometimes i think of picking one of these up, just for varieties sake and because it's out there.

Wait i found the difference:

The "Artist Club RG" model is cast in Solid Brass and plated in Satin Finished Chromium.
The "Artist Club DX" model is precision machined from Solid 316 Stainless Steel and Satin Finished

[fredvs79]

I second the nod toward the Feather Artists club (DX if your wallet can take the hit).

The form-factor will keep you convinced it's still a straight razor. It's blades are really superb enough that you wont feel you're compromising your shave. And if you lose it, there are still plenty to buy anywhere you look.

I personally now throw a USPS priority envelope in my suitcase with my billing account info addressed to my house when I travel. I've lost a few too many things I didn't even realize were illegal to bring on a plane with me at the airport security, and having a way to ship it via mail is always handy when the friendly agent tells me I can't travel with cologne/sunscreen/swiss-army keychain knife/etc.

[rtaylor61]

LOL I know, but I have too many hobbies to run out and buy another strop...I need money for other things! Besides...strops arent cheap. Plus that would mean that on many trips if I brought a shavette I wouldnt have to check my luggage. I thought about a cheap straight....but that still leaves me with my strop issue...although I could just use a belt....I have done that before.

Wrong again, bucko! The shavette in a carry on is okay! The blades??? As much as I want to say get the Feather, you can't pick those blades up just anywhere. At least with a shavette you can buy DE blades at most drug stores or markets.

RT

[1OldGI]

If you're just looking for a shavette to travel, I would recommend a Diane (I know they're made in Pakistan but you won't be honing it so you're OK.) This is the corn cob pipe of the straight razor world. Utilitarian, effective, works great, blades can be had anywhere, and if you lose it, a replacement can be had for < $10. Here are some others worth a look:
http://bestgroomingtools.com/straigh...rles-p-70.html

SR1 Changeable-Blade Barber Straight Razor

Barber razors, shaving razors, xd20 razors, x d20 razors xd 20 razors, sanguine Hairdressing Scissors - Xperia Scissors - Sanguine, Hair Scissors - Sanguine Scissors

I would NOT heowever recommend the Magic shavette. This one dramatically illustrates the huge difference between affordable shave gear and cheap crap. I think mine literally came apart in my hand before I had shaved with it a dozen times.

[Wildtim]

I have got the same dilema . I got a focus blade razor from The Gentlemans Shop in the UK.WWW.Gentlemans Shop.co.uk. Iwas going to by a Dovo shevete But Charlote (she owns the shop with her Husband) put me onto the focus razor as the blade is held securely in it & doesn't float about like the Dovo. Its very light but you do get good shaves with it. Her Husband uses the same razor to shave the customers with.I believe that is in use by a lot of barbers in the UK.Paul

This same razor was where I started my adventure into straights as well. If you get decent blades it gives great shaves. Now I use mine for travel for the same reasons you name.

[FiReSTaRT]

A cheap 6/8 wedge and a low-end TM strop will cost you less than a Feather AC.