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

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 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.

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

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