Thread: New Shaver - Which Shavette is Best ?

Is there any cheap ones tht u recommend I thought shevettes were all as good as each other

Originally Posted by sparrow

Is there any cheap ones tht u recommend I thought shevettes were all as good as each other

Sparrow, quality costs money. I don't know any cheap stuff, nor would I recommend it. If you keep looking, however, you might find something.

Originally Posted by sparrow

Is there any cheap ones tht u recommend I thought shevettes were all as good as each other

sparrow, the feather is the Cadillac of replaceable blade straight razors (shavettes). I've googled discussions on the one you have and some guys think it is decent once the learning curve is mastered. If you can't afford a Feather now use what you have. Just look for the blade that suits you. If you can afford it, get a blade sampler pack. If not, buy different blades whenever you run out until you find one that pleases you.

Eventually look for a decent vintage straight razor and you'll find that is even better. Neil Miller at the Strop Shop here sells vintage razors at reasonable prices. You'll find that a true straight razor may be more pleasing to you than the shavette with the DE blades.

Originally Posted by bill3152

I used a parker for almost 7 years. Used feather, personnas and Wilkinson sword. The wilkinsons were the brand I settled on with feather being second. There are so many blades to choose from and the shave quality and comfort is so different. So I would say try a sampler as was mentioned. Blade choice is extremely YMMV so the only way to find out is try em. Blade angle is critical with all blades be it straight or shavette. I found keeping it low almost flat worked for me. Good luck.

+1 on the Parker. Although some people have referred them as "Cheap Razors from India" I haven't had mine quit on me and the quality is very good and is very cost-effective. Sturdy razor, well built and takes half a DE, so you can make your money stretch if that's help.

As for blades, as previously stated, YMMV. I recommend trying many different razors; I'm preferable to Sharks myself, as they're cheap and provide a great shave.

Good luck and welcome to the world of wet shaving,

Nate

Originally Posted by Natz

+1 on the Parker. Although some people have referred them as "Cheap Razors from India" I haven't had mine quit on me and the quality is very good and is very cost-effective. Sturdy razor, well built and takes half a DE, so you can make your money stretch if that's help.

As for blades, as previously stated, YMMV. I recommend trying many different razors; I'm preferable to Sharks myself, as they're cheap and provide a great shave.

Good luck and welcome to the world of wet shaving,

Nate

Thank you mate I appreciate every ones comments and advice can you tell me what parker u reccomend please

Originally Posted by sparrow

Thank you mate I appreciate every ones comments and advice can you tell me what parker u reccomend please

What Parker do people recommend can some post me a link please thank u

Originally Posted by sparrow

What Parker do people recommend can some post me a link please thank u

I prefer the Stainless Steel one: Buy Cheap Shavette Razors | Shavette Straight Razor | Shaveetes | The Shaving Shack

I have the Parker SR1; the Stainless Steel one



It tends to be a little heavier than the Dovo Shavettes that are out there, but it works for me. The SR2 takes half a DE blade and the way of securing the 1/2 DE is actually really sturdy and cleanup is a breeze.



A shot of the razor assembly, showing the two halves of the razor and the stabilizer pins



As you can see, the blade rests securely on two pins, so there's no back-and-forth wiggle room for the blade to move in.



Once the blade is secured between the pins, the two halves can be (carefully) slipped back together (one over the top of the other) and the halves snap into place, once again using the pins to keep everything together.

The top bar then presses down to squeeze the halves together more securely, so the blade is secured super-tight and there isn't any hazard of the blade slipping out or shifting.
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Replacing the blade is just the reverse, and is really quick and easy to do. I can change a blade out in less than 10 seconds and then be on to shaving.

For $20 on Amazon, it's a really good deal. I like having the options to choose my blade, and the only blade that I can't use a single edge razor blade. I can still use any of the DE blades on the market, and you can get 100-150 packs of DE or half DE blades on Amazon for close to nothing. And, you know what? If you don't like it, you're not out a huge sum of money.

Originally Posted by Natz

I have the Parker SR1; the Stainless Steel one



It tends to be a little heavier than the Dovo Shavettes that are out there, but it works for me. The SR2 takes half a DE blade and the way of securing the 1/2 DE is actually really sturdy and cleanup is a breeze.



A shot of the razor assembly, showing the two halves of the razor and the stabilizer pins



As you can see, the blade rests securely on two pins, so there's no back-and-forth wiggle room for the blade to move in.



Once the blade is secured between the pins, the two halves can be (carefully) slipped back together (one over the top of the other) and the halves snap into place, once again using the pins to keep everything together.

The top bar then presses down to squeeze the halves together more securely, so the blade is secured super-tight and there isn't any hazard of the blade slipping out or shifting.
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Replacing the blade is just the reverse, and is really quick and easy to do. I can change a blade out in less than 10 seconds and then be on to shaving.

For $20 on Amazon, it's a really good deal. I like having the options to choose my blade, and the only blade that I can't use a single edge razor blade. I can still use any of the DE blades on the market, and you can get 100-150 packs of DE or half DE blades on Amazon for close to nothing. And, you know what? If you don't like it, you're not out a huge sum of money.

Thank u for pictures and explaining does this parker sr1 in picture take any blade

Originally Posted by sparrow

Thank u for pictures and explaining does this parker sr1 in picture take any blade

As far as I know, it only takes half DE blades. They seem to be the most common type of disposable blade on the market, and there are many different brands to choose from. I'm preferable to Shark brands, but there are others such as Derby, Astra, Feather, Dorco, Gillette, etc...