Thread: Confused

What is the difference between a DE and a shavette?

you hold a DE like you would a mach4, a shavette is like a straight razor (held like one too), with only 1 blade showing

Here's a DE:


Here's a Shavette:

Ok.... Now that confuses me more!


What is the difference between a straight razor and a DE?

one uses a single permanent blade while the other uses double disposable blades..... I'm starting to feel like I'm being put on here ....!?!

No, I really did not know.

I just knew straight razor, DE, and a disposable straight.

Sorry.

Straight razor - One very sharp blade
Shavette - Shaped like a straight razor, but uses one disposable blade
DE - Not entirely sure, but based on previous posts, I'm guessing it's a safety razor which uses two disposable blades at the same time

Actually, the DE uses one blade that has two edges (I believe DE and Safety Razor are the same thing). Correct on the other two.

Ding,,, times up :<0)
Correct answers/pics above for shavette and DE.
DE stands for double edge. See pic above and for a closer look >>> THE Blade of blades ! - YouTube

All 3 come in different styles and configurations but basically........

Originally Posted by BDRebel

I believe DE and Safety Razor are the same thing

That's correct. DE = double edge safety razor