New to shavettes, but experienced with straights. Please help me find smooth blades!
I have nearly 10 years experience with straights and have in this time thoroughly enjoyed using, maintaining and collecting them, and various natural hones.
Life has changed for me in the last few years and I simply do not have the time on a regular basis, to strop, clean, maintain and oil razors after use. I had been growing beards intermittently between straight shaves, but SWMBO hates them. I picked up a DOVO shavette which I have been using with Merkur Super blades as it is rare now, although special when I can, find time for a straight razor. The Merkur blades are the standard DE size.
I didn't want to take the plunge and fork out for a Feather AC just yet so bought the shavette in case any of y'all slate me.
If I shave with a shavette once a week, the shave is smooth, irritation free and probably better than a straight, provided a stick to one pass WTG and one ATG. If I want to shave every other day, I get irritation, and the shave is harsh, unless I only do one pass. I don't have this problem with a straight anywhere near to this extent.
Please can you help me choose a smoother blade, assuming any exist? Or, am I better off with the Feather AC? I appreciate any help.