Should i get a Feather DX?
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Originally Posted by
AlanQ
Ok Ive been thinking of trying a shavette and consensus here seems to be towards Feather but seriously they are insanely expensive is there that much a difference between a 200$ shavette and a 20$ one? Because for 200$ I could get a fair amount of vintage straights at fleamarkets
"...is there that much a difference between a 200$ shavette and a 20$ one?"
If you really insist on calling a Feather DX a "shavette": Yes, absolutely, no doubt in my mind.
Shavette (a DOVO trademark BTW) style razors are usually flimsy contraptions that have neither the heft nor balance of a classic straight razor, a feel that a Feather DX replaceable blade straight razor fairly accurately replicates.
Once you held one in your hand, you will understand.
To my way of thinking, the idea of the Feather DX is not so much to replace a straight razor, but to complement it for times when either time or convenience do not allow a full razor preparation.
And yes, you can buy several used straight razors, or a very good (e.g. Aust) new one, for the price of a Feather DX, but your kind of calculation will only work if you have already strop and hone(s) at hand.
B.
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