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    Quote Originally Posted by Natz View Post
    I started out with a Parker and did just fine. I don't think that telling everyone who is a beginner to steer clear of shavettes is the world's best advice.

    Some people really aren't that interested in the maintenance aspect of shaving, and to those people, I say go for it. Get a shavette. As is the case with everything, there's a learning curve...the blades are sharper than a straight. In the beginning, you most likely get cut. As you learn your angles, you'll get better and won't cut yourself as often or at all.
    My first shavette was a Dovo and it made me look like a Hollywood Halloween creation. Much later I got a Parker and it was so much easier to use without the carnage. The Dovo is too small and light and the Parker has more of the weight and feel of a straight. I can use either one now, but as a beginner that wasn't the case.

    I agree with those who say a true straight is easier to use because that was my experience as a beginner. But it's a shame to have to buy a razor, strop, and sharpening stones before knowing if it is something you really have a desire to pursue. For that reason I'd recommend a Parker shavette with a regular old razor blade split in two for starters.
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    I bought a cheap shavette while I was waiting for my striaght to arrive and to start myself on the learning process. The problem I'm having, is that it doesn't seem to cut my stubble at all. I even changed blades and still got the same result. Any ideas?

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    I would guess that you have to experiment with angle, pressure, and beard prep.
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    I'm going to keep at it, it just gets frustrating.

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    Quote Originally Posted by One2mny View Post
    I'm going to keep at it, it just gets frustrating.
    One option hasn't been mentioned. This very good shavette holds a blade very firmly, and you can make it STICK OUT the way you like more. I insert and fasten a blade so that it protrudes about 5 - 7 millimeters outwards. And I have fantastic shaves because such shavette imitates a broad straight razor with a flexible edge. The shavette starts to make a very pleasant crunching sound while shaving. If you insert a blade like the instructions say, it will be total crap (for me, for example). Good luck!
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    here you go friend let gravity do its job and push the top peice away from the blade.

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    Dont get frustrated, they do provide good shaves all it takes is a little practice.

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