Thread: thought id give it a try!!

I had thought about using a SR for a while but couldnt buck up the courage so i decided to go for the shavette, as i thought it would be safer to learn with. With it being rather cost effective at £10 for the bluebeards revenge fitted with derby disposable half blades for £3.50 (bargain!), Being a typical man i couldnt wait to get started so i lathered up and got to it.... BIG MISTAKE! i now looked like i had been fighting with a cat as claret was running down my cheek!! (not good). so i put it down and grew up, did some reading then went back at it.. a few nicks here and there but for my first attempt was very pleased with myself with rather good results.. not BBS but not far off and still better than shaving with carts!
i find my shavette very reliable and easy to use and would recommend it for somebody who wants to learn the techniques, but beware as has been said here before a shavette can be alot less forgiving than a SR. i use mine daily and with only minor discomfort and very rarely spilling my own life juice now so all is good. i am aware that it is a time thing.. dont rush.. keep the skin taught and relax because after-all why cant something mundane like shaving be turned into something that can be enjoyable and quite rewarding?

Welcome. I am not a shavette user so I have no idea about your gear. Taking your time and going slow seems to be the best practice, however some of us still can't help but rush in. Skin stretching is very important to me getting a good shave

Hey and welcome to the forum. It is nice to turn a daily drudgery into an enjoyable experience. As in most things in life slow and easy does it better. Skin stretching is important too for sure. Hope you continue to enjoy your new hobby.

Bob

You forgot to mention to concentrate on what you're doing at all times..... I've obtained the worst cuts while letting my thoughts drift away.

Safe Shaving,
OldSalt

I'm learning on the same gear with Wilkinson Sword DE blades. I'm not thrilled with the loading mechanism, but overall impressions of the BBR shavette are good: it does what its supposed to do. The blades are surgically sharp, and in this regard I find the shave a bit harsh and unforgiving. It's a challenging learning curve and demands 100% focus on technique. In that sense its a solid way to start. Best of luck to you on the journey!

I have used a shavette for about 4 years as my daily shaver and it works great. You have to respect the blade as it is less forgiving than a traditional straight, but I love the fact that when the blade gets dull I just swap it out. I know that may just be a little lazy, and I don't get to enjoy all of the aspects of honing and stropping, but for a quick (yet enjoyable) morning shave you can't beat a shavette.

Matt

Normally I use a striaght razor however yesterday while at AOS a friend of mine bought me a shavette so i'm going to give it a try. If nothing else i think it would travel easer for when i travel.