Originally Posted by
Gallinazorey
Well, I tried it this morning and here are my conclusions:
1. As far as the shave is concerned it will give a very smooth return, the blade really gets "under the skin" and cuts the hairs at the very root.
2. The actual shave is confortable, the blades goes naturaly in the correct angle and stays there.
3. Problem is since the blade is being held at the very center, so the sides are a bit flimsy. You dont get a very safe feeling as it glides through the face because of tiny vibrations from the 2 sides of the blade. I guess this is where the shavette is better since it holds the blade firm from end to end (since it was meant to be used this way as others have mentioned).
4. This should definatly not be attempted by anyone without prior experience with a streight razor
5. FANTASTIC for side burns or for defining thin mustaches above the lip or any other area of a fine defined facial hair, but not to do the whole face (even though I did with no cuts or knicks)