Thread: What shavette/disposable blade SR do you have?

Feather AC SS, folding handle. Very forgiving, very easy to get a close, irritation-free shave.

I was apprehensive at first, because I'd read so much about how bloodthirsty shavettes are, but this one is easy to use, even for a clumsy guy like me!

Originally Posted by Stevie17

I just got my first shavette with my shave points from Shaving Shack.Its a Bluebeard's Revenge. The shavette seems well built, I used it for the first time last night. the shave was close I got a few nik and cuts but that was down to my low skill level, but I will keep at it. I also have a CJB on order to put my toe in the water before I get a Feather or straight

i had thought of getting one of those.. are they any good?

I have had this for over ten years, it is a solid performer.

Originally Posted by Mephisto

I recently purchased a DOVO shavette, as I am rather uncoordinated and have dropped two razor in the same week. The razor was used twice and now sits in my bathroom drawer. I really need a lot more practice with the shavette but I do not really like it. The shave gets done but I feel lacking in gusto that comes with the real deal. I have used the green insert with Personna blades and the black insert with the DOVO long blades. The personna shave was a lot better.

Did you ever get better with it? Im interested in one of that brand.

Yes, I got better but do not use it much after getting the Feather AC which has a much better feel. I do use the DOVO still because I have it in my rotation. I put a new Personna blade in it and use it six or seven times until the blade does not perform well, then go to other straights or the feather.

Originally Posted by Mephisto

I recently purchased a DOVO shavette, as I am rather uncoordinated and have dropped two razor in the same week. The razor was used twice and now sits in my bathroom drawer. I really need a lot more practice with the shavette but I do not really like it. The shave gets done but I feel lacking in gusto that comes with the real deal. I have used the green insert with Personna blades and the black insert with the DOVO long blades. The personna shave was a lot better.

Originally Posted by Sunbird

Yes, I got better but do not use it much after getting the Feather AC which has a much better feel. I do use the DOVO still because I have it in my rotation. I put a new Personna blade in it and use it six or seven times until the blade does not perform well, then go to other straights or the feather.

Glad to hear that. Thanks for the reply. I have a kai captain ac and was thinking of a de straight like one of those..

I have the Feather DX.

It actually predates my straight razors a bit. I started off attempting shaves with it which turned out to be uncomfortable and scary at times. I put it away when I got my first real SR, for some reason the real deal was less intimidating.

I just picked up the Feather again today and it gave a nice, comfortable shave. The techniques I've learned from straight razor shaving helped with the Feather.

The other day I was thinking about trying out a Feather SS model just to see if I like it better- it is supposed to be more forgiving. Based on my nice shave this morning I might give that a pass.

Anyone own both?

Originally Posted by MickR

So you blokes with the Shavettes/Feathers and whatever else have you, I'm interested in finding out more about these much maligned tool of the wet shaving world. I think that one could find it's way into my shave den, but I just don't know enough about them. How about we get some photo's, reviews and commentary on your (or one of your) chosen method/s of shaving.

I look forward to seeing and reading your posts.


Mick

Hey Mick,long time, as for the shavetts,I used one for a while, and it had a nice stainless handle with nice weight, the problem was the blades, the Gems cut up the face pretty much all the time, however if you could get Personna blades were really nice. None were as good as a good name brand straight but really gave a nice shave.

Shaved this morning with a Parker with rosewood scales and a Lord Super Chrome blade. Very nice when I do not feel like stropping. I find these mild blades perfect for the shavette.

Originally Posted by Theseus

I've been having fun using the Razorine lately. Takes full de blades and does a wonderful job. Only con is that it can be troublesome to hold onto if the handle gets wet.
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I like this thing, are they still for sale? The ones I have are Wick, one stainless one aluminum