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

Well, I got the Feather Artist Club DX Stainless in Teak this morning and the Feather Pro blades. Hadn't shaved before picking it up at the PO, so came home and went straight to it. Rather than type a lot, I can't describe it as eloquently as Obie, so please see his post on page 2.

But, I was really surprised at the performance of this razor. I used the same angles, technique and strokes I use with any of my traditional straights, and the Feather performed and felt like a traditional razor. Three passes, very clean and smooth shave and not a nick, cut or weeper....even over a troublesome scar. I could have stopped at 2 passes, but went ahead with an ACG just so I could say I did all 3 passes and the razor performed flawlessly. This is a razor that's found a home, and I didn't think that would happen. The grandson will be getting a Feather AC, SS.

Very impressed with this razor.

Best Regards,

Howard

I have a Weck Junior that I picked up cheap along with some other straights. It came with a new Sextoblade blade and I am trading another guard for some more Sextoblades. I am curious if these Sextoblades are the same dimensions as other newer blades. What do you use if so? Are the NOS Sextoblades better than most new blades of today? I was also told that with the NOS blades that they should be stropped prior to use as they could have slight oxidation on them from sitting around. Do the new blades of today need to be stropped?

I just got myself a Dovo shavette yesterday. I used it this morning and got a great shave out of it. It did seem sharper than my straights, but I got no irritation or nicks. Overall, I liked it.

I have a Feather SS which I enjoy using. Also have a new Parker which I am less enthusiastic about. It's tricker to use and fiddling with the DE blade is annoying, at least to me. I have been considering moving more toward shavettes and away from straights because of the superior edge you get with the disposable blade. A straight is okay for a soft beard, but just can't cut it () if you have a heavy beard.

Originally Posted by matloffm

I have a Feather SS which I enjoy using. Also have a new Parker which I am less enthusiastic about. It's tricker to use and fiddling with the DE blade is annoying, at least to me. I have been considering moving more toward shavettes and away from straights because of the superior edge you get with the disposable blade. A straight is okay for a soft beard, but just can't cut it () if you have a heavy beard.

This guy seems to have no problem

The Manliest Shave Ever - YouTube