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

Originally Posted by Obie

Currently I have the Feather Artist Club DX in the teak...........The SS is different from the other two in that the edge is inverted so that the blade is not fully exposed, resulting in a slightly milder shave. At first I thought I would dislike this characteristic, but the more I use the SS the more I like it.

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Obie,

My friend, I've never used a "shavette", generically speaking, but decided its time to take the plunge and see what they're all about. Basically trying to decide between the Feather Artist Club DX, or the SS.

What do you mean by the SS blade being "inverted"?

Any recommendation on one of the two?

Regards,

Howard

Originally Posted by MickR

What cause's this razor to snag? I, too, sport a goatee.

It's the gaps in the blade holder area...


If I'm not extra careful, a whisker will get trapped, causing me to flinch... and run the risk of a war wound.

I know it was a cheap one, and I know designs of these have progressed, but this one hasn't sold me on the shavette thing.

I have tried most of the ones made out there and currently have a couple Feather Artist models. I think I like the Feathers the best when it comes to the Shavettes as to me, they have the most heft and feel more like using a straight razor, especially with the pro blades.

I can easily get over the big scar on the left side of my face with a Shavette, but for the life of me, I get a nick on the scar under my chin ATG every time I use it. Small little nick, but aggravating just the same. Never have this problem with the real straight, DE or even the injector DE's which I like a lot.

Have fun.

I've used a vintage Weck with personnas and with vintage Weck blades. Better with the latter than the former, but not good enough either way. I was intrigued by the Feather offerings but at that price I'd as soon go for a 'real' straight razor. YMMV.

Originally Posted by SirStropalot

Obie,

My friend, I've never used a "shavette", generically speaking, but decided its time to take the plunge and see what they're all about. Basically trying to decide between the Feather Artist Club DX, or the SS.

What do you mean by the SS blade being "inverted"?

Any recommendation on one of the two?

Regards,

Howard

Howard, the edge on the SS is inverted, or rounded, just enough to slightly shield the exposed blade against the skin. The DX edge is similar to that of the traditional straight. That's why the SS is, I suppose, a slightly milder razor, although it shaves as well as the DX. Also, the SS is lighter than the other two. It's a sweet razor.

Originally Posted by Obie

Howard, the edge on the SS is inverted, or rounded, just enough to slightly shield the exposed blade against the skin. The DX edge is similar to that of the traditional straight. That's why the SS is, I suppose, a slightly milder razor, although it shaves as well as the DX. Also, the SS is lighter than the other two. It's a sweet razor.

Obie, I think I got it. You were talking about the edge of the Feather "frame/holding mechanism" for lack of a better term? When I hear edge, my mind automatically thinks blade and that's where I got stuck.

Thanks for the help!!

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I was intrigued by the Feather offerings but at that price I'd as soon go for a 'real' straight razor. YMMV.

Jimmy, I got a case of the yikes when I saw the price too. But, I'm planning on sending this on to a grandson after I try it for awhile. I put back traditional straights for them, but not ready to turn those over yet. With the Feather I'm hoping for a close as possible experience and learning curve, but without stropping or honing. Then we'll see.

Or, maybe I'll like it and just keep it.

I think I read the purpose of that rounded edge is to take the weight of the razor & distribute it through the surrounding skin--allowing the blade to "float" on top, rather than concentrating the entire weight of the razor on the very tip of the (much sharper) blade. This is where we read about feather users using "negative pressure" & why they got their reputation of being unforgiving. Supposedly the SS is a much more forgiving razor for this reason.

Originally Posted by MickR

Post a photo when and if you can mate. I'm interested in seeing these beasts too...

I have the Parker SR1. For the sake of not posting the same pictures on two different threads, see the link below.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...ml#post1194704

Originally Posted by Lynn

...I can easily get over the big scar on the left side of my face with a Shavette, but for the life of me, I get a nick on the scar under my chin ATG every time I use it. Small little nick, but aggravating just the same. Never have this problem with the real straight, DE or even the injector DE's which I like a lot.

Have fun.

I still don't see how everyone is getting war wounds/scars from using shavettes...Am I missing something? Or rather, not missing something? Granted, yeah..I've gotten nicked a few times (I have with any razor, even carts), but nothing "wound worthy" IMO; no scars on my face at all. How hard are you guys pressing out there?? LOL