Thread: What do you guys think about Parker shavettes?

I've been using shavettes for 2 years now, very occasional DE when in a hurry. I like the Parker because the blade exposure is just right for me and the closure holds the blade securely without flex. The Dovo with red insert has more blade exposed and the plastic doesn't hold the blade tightly enough to prevent flex, hence more nicks. The Dovo with the black inset, and longer, thicker Dovo blades, is a great shaver and more forgiving. But the blades are not as sharp as 1/2 of a DE blade. Still, if you like longer blades its a good value for the money.

The Feather system is really in its own category, between a real straight and shavette, if you can swing the price. I have the Feather Artist Club folding SS, which I love, and the non-folding one, which I don't like so much and would happily exchange. I also have 2 Russian made shavettes bought from a Russian barber here in NYC that would good for a collector, as I don't use them much.

That basically summarizes 2 years of experimentation. Feel free to agree, disagree or expand. Always interesting to hear of others experiences.

Best,
Alan