I've heard shavettes are less forgiving. I've used a Parker SRW everyday for a little over a month now and don't own a straight razor so i'm not sure. My first straight razor should be here in the mail tomorrow along with a strop and some CrOx on a balsa slab so I'll find out. I look forward to my first straight, though I hear shavettes give a closer shave, it will be nice to try a true 'old fashion' razor.