Thread: Buying a new shavette???

For reference - one of the threads on the subject:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...ml#post1455690

I've tried most of the variants and the very short answer is the CJB is a low cost way to try the system and for me the "best" has been the DX folding.

The easiest to learn on was the SS, both fixed and folding (that little bulb end seems to help when you are learning)

The shank of the DX folding is more like a conventional straight (size, jimps, balance) and the overall feel was closer to a conventional straight.
I found the shank of the SS folding difficult for my fingers/grip - and control with these things is way up on the importance scale..The SS Fixed on the other hand was great.

They all take some getting used to because they are just so sharp, dial back the pressure and angle (shave the lather) or weepers and cuts be coming..

Just like a DE, changing the brand of blade changes the YMMV all over again.

If you get the DX fixed pick up the plastic blade guard...it will save you some day...

Smooth Shaving...

Deathblade,
If you are going to buy a straight razor with replaceable blades, save you money and buy the best. The Feather Artist Club DX has no match in this category.

I own a CJB Kamisori. It's a great razor for the money. I've read a lot of people saying that the fit and finish is not nearly as good as the Feather Artist Club (if things like that matter to you.) That said, the CJB is not poorly constructed or flimsy by any stretch of the imagination. I've had mine for a couple years and have no complaints. It consistently delivers a great shave. Considering the price I would say you owe it to yourself to try one.

I've used most of the variants thanks to mjc. The cjb is a nice low cost kami that gave decent shaves. But as said already the feather IMO is the better choice. I prefer the SS kami over the cjb. Just feels better in the hand. Either way you decide they all give great shaves once you learn them. Just don't settle. If you think you want a feather. Get a feather. Or you will have money tied up in others that you won't use.