Cheap shavette - surprisingly good results

**Gasman** · 07-10-2019, 02:22 PM

Nice report on the cheap Chinese shavette. I think someone else was trying to buy one lately but had issues. Guess some guys can push that "Buy Now" button better than others. For that price I might even give it a try.

**Cangooner** · 07-10-2019, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by RayClem

If I ever purchase another shavette, it will be one of the Artist Club razors.

I think I'm with you there. This purchase was a bit of an anomaly for me as I usually try to spend once on something that is well made and will last rather than cheap garbage. *However* it turned out that this was cheap garbage that shaved well.

If I do have a next time for a shavette, it will be for the real deal.

**sharptonn** · 07-10-2019, 02:27 PM

A yoyomater pass-around, perhaps?

We have a mug to go with that!

**RezDog** · 07-10-2019, 02:31 PM

A pass around is a great idea!
I’m interested, although for the price of postage in Canada we could just each order one.

**Cangooner** · 07-10-2019, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by RezDog

A pass around is a great idea!
I’m interested, although for the price of postage in Canada we could just each order one.

It would actually cost a couple of bucks more to ship it to you in BC than to order another one from China. Weird.

**RezDog** · 07-10-2019, 02:39 PM

I’m sure that manufactured stuff ships from China in government paid shipping containers. It’s the only way it makes sense. I have the info and will contact the seller for one. Thanks for the info, I’ve been looking but have hesitated because I was afraid that the quality and performance would not be there.

**markbignosekelly** · 07-10-2019, 05:34 PM

Thanks for the review, I too had good results from a cheap as chips shavette
https://sharprazorpalace.com/shaving...-shavette.html

**Bill31521** · 07-10-2019, 10:24 PM

I used a shavette for 7 years before I tried a real straight. But there's so much variety in de blades that it's probably easy to find a blade that agrees with you. Personally? I don't think I could use one again. Lol. I like my straights.

**jaro1069** · 07-11-2019, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by RayClem

The only shavette I have is a cheap one from Sally's Beauty Supply. It came with Derby Professional half-blades. The experience with it was not good, but I am not sure how much was due to the razor and how much was due to the Derby blades. I do not know how the Derby Professional blades compare to the Derby Extra blades, but the later are not nearly sharp enough for my beard.

I now have a collection of about 25 straights along with a number of DE razors and a ATT SE1 single edge that uses Feather AC blades. If I ever purchase another shavette, it will be one of the Artist Club razors.
However, I do have a pack of PermaSharp half blades that I might try in the cheap shavette, However, PermaSharp blades are so sharp that I am a little afraid of doing so, even though I have experience with straights. I am not sure the cheap shavette is balanced well enough to give me full control.

If you decide to get rid of your shavette let me know. I tried to get one but the sellers on ebay cheated me Twice!! Never showed up...

**jaro1069** · 07-11-2019, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by Gasman

Nice report on the cheap Chinese shavette. I think someone else was trying to buy one lately but had issues. Guess some guys can push that "Buy Now" button better than others. For that price I might even give it a try.

He says on some of his items he cant ship to the USA anymore because of his shipping company

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