Have I been warned?

**niftyshaving** · 11-12-2009, 03:00 AM

Have I been warned?

I just bought a "Feather Professional" from
the fine folk at "Vintage Blades" on the web.

As I unpacked my package and checked to see
if my full order was there I spy one too many items.

Sure enough in the box was a no charge Styptic pencil
compliments of "Vintage Blades".

Have I been warned?

**STRAIGHTRAZOR13** · 11-12-2009, 03:14 AM

It could be a mistake in the order. Or, it could be a wise warning. Good luck with that feather shaving.

**brokeup** · 11-12-2009, 03:53 AM

Lol I recieved the same in my order, and yes it went to good use! Great shaver but they are part vampire!

**niftyshaving** · 11-12-2009, 03:57 AM

Not an error just a thank you gift in the package.

Ya know that a Styptic pencil from some high end shaving shops can cost $12.00
yet for $3.00 you can have one at the local pharmacy.

A tube of Neosporin(tm) and a Styptic pencil while not needed too often
should be in any kit.

**Ookla** · 11-12-2009, 04:43 AM

Jim's a good guy. It's a nice addition so you don't go thru a half a roll of TP trying to stop a bleeder.

**JohnnyCakeDC** · 11-12-2009, 04:56 AM

AHH, the old face saw. Nice guys to throw you a bone like that. Lay off the asprin for a while. Good luck

**JimmyHAD** · 11-12-2009, 05:54 AM

I've never had one of those Feather straights to shave with. I hear they are very sharp. Hope you never need to uncap the styptic.

**sharpshavefun007** · 11-12-2009, 06:14 AM

What's with the "feather" shaver's anyways? I mean, why not shave with a nice piece of steel! Don't pretend to shave with a straight razor. No offense to the "feather" lover's.

**Obie** · 11-12-2009, 02:06 PM

My dear Niftyshaving,

Many gentlemen fuss about the Feather's unforgiving nature. Of course, it is a sharp razor, but it is not as fearsome as its reputation. Just use extra care.

I use it only when traveling, or when short on time, since it does not require stropping and all the other care given a regular straight razor. I feel it never hurts to have one around for a straight razor shaver.

As for the styptic pencil, it is a nice compliment from a fine vendor. I like Vintage Blades — good people.

Oh, by the way, the Feather should never be a replacement for the regular straight razor. It's a different world. For one thing, the Feather misses the romance of the straight razor.

Regards,
Obie

**DPflaumer** · 11-12-2009, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by niftyshaving

Ya know that a Styptic pencil from some high end shaving shops can cost $12.00
yet for $3.00 you can have one at the local pharmacy.

WOW. $.98 at the drugstores here. I have never used one though.

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