Welcome to the Shavette Forum.

[tcrideshd]

Yep , going on almost 3 years not honing, going to get my Feather out this morning, haven't traveled much since retirement so it doesn't get used much, but it delivers a great shave every time. Tc

[tennex]

I'm just starting into straight razors and I chose to start with a shavette as it seemed a better entry than a traditional straight razor. Some good advice on this thread - thanks for sharing...

[adductum]

Well done ,i am going to do the same,i dont like the anti hype.

[PickledNorthern]

I used shavettes for months before I started using straight razors. I wasn't even looking for a transition razor from safety razors, just a challenge.

I agree there is sort of a "shroud of mystery" that seems to hover around straights and their users, but I don't really see it here like on other forums.

I have tried most styles, and have ended up with a Feather DX and an Irving Barber as the two I only really use anymore. I travel a lot for work and one of the two is always with me. I personally love the length of the AC blades and even have a Portland Razor Co built to that length. As others have said, you always have a perfect edge, ready to go. I also think they keep you on your toes in terms of technique. The Feather blades really have no forgiveness, and will quickly punish if you get heavy handed.

I think shavettes of all styles are a fantastic way to get irritation free shaves, especially for those people who aren't interested in the maintenance that straights require. The shaving style alone, once perfected, just lends to such comfortable results.

My only advice to new users of the 1/2 DE style blades is to mute the corners just a little with a stone. I think that is where most people get bit.

[adductum]

I own an Irving Barber but do not use.My rotation shavette razors are the Turkish Sedef,Parker srx,Universal half blade(there is a full blade version).TheSedef takes some skill loading the blade and is very light,the closest shaving with the Universal full blade, cant say why but have an ideaI paid £2 99 delivered ,dont get put off by the cheap price.

[AngeloAmerico]

My current shavette is the Equinox stainless steel shavette. I was able to buy it from Amazon with 100 1/2 Derby blades. I did not like the Derby blades as they cut me up very badly. The brands I use in my shavette are Shark super stainless, Sharp, Perma-Sharp and 7 A.M. I began using it every other day or every three days. Nowadays I use it every day and can shave 1&1/2 passes with it and the rest is done with a safety razor. I recently bought myself a traditional razor from Cutthroat Gents that I will start using when my birthday comes round.

[Bigpeter64]

I have the Parker srx with the free Derby blades they cut my face up pretty bad I use astra sp perma sharp and feather they are much better.what is the best shavette razor to buy and what is the best blades for it?

[Bigpeter64]

What is best blades for feather artist club is it feather or Kai ? and what kind I have a course beard

[Qatora]

Our forebears in the 19th century shaved WTG only and found the straight fine for the job. I've only been shaving for 38 years and I'm only just coming round to the view that a good shave is one that other people find visually pleasing and which does not redden or irritate the skin, which would detract from the appearance of the shave. When I was very small my father would have me check his shave, and every time I ran my little fingertips upwards and declared it deficient he would tell me I was cheating and that only downwards stroking was to be used. He shaved with a DE, one pass, with the grain. He never looked stubbly or red. The stubble palpable against the grain never detracted from his appearance, and the across grain and against grain passes necessary to remove it would have perhaps caused redness that would have done so. I'm beginning to think he was right.
To go back on topic, a Shavette does a grand job of shaving, but you have to use it very carefully as it cuts so very easily. The Feather AC is much stiffer and less prone to accidental cuts, but sharp enough that if used regularly (especially if used against the grain) you may get sore skin. I used a Feather Dovo https://www.mistershaver.com/ultimat...raight-razors/ exclusively for a year between 2005 and 2006, and whilst I was very careful, I had to give up because of the irritation. A proper straight is child's play to hone for a WTG shave and far more satisfying to use. Then you can improve the honing until you can do the XTG pass with it when required. And at that point you have as much skill as most barbers in the old days, and more than the vast majority of modern barbers. And that is something about which you might be forgiven for feeling a little proud.There are many interesting videos on YouTube, I'll leave one of them here, I hope someone will help in the future.

[Grazor]

Well first, welcome to SRP.
Second, honing a razor to shave ready can be challenging depending on the condition and make of razor.
Third, a truly shave ready straight will shave ATG no problem.
BTW, I have never used a shavette. Those things look like scar makers to me...