I would never call an Artist Feather club SS a shavette. They are in a category by them self. I had mine for over two years and it's my travel straight. I don't feel it's slower shaving than with any 5/8 straight. It picks and accumulates the soap/cream without hindering the shave IMO.

I do feel the first 3-4 shaves are a little harsh on the face, but after the 4 is good to the 20th shave with little degradation on the quality of the shave. I do strop the feather pro blade on the palm on my hand after I dry it and before putting it back on the feather SS clamp. I believe they last me longer and give a better shave than without hand stroping.