Originally Posted by
ace
I've been hacking away with a Shavette for eleven days/eleven shaves. I've got to the point where I get half decent shaves with it, and rarely nick myself. My original intention had been to get good with the Shavette before making the transition to real straights, but I'm starting to bog down. First, there is just no "magic" to shaving with a Shavette, nothing interesting about it. I have the sense that, as others here have said, it is less forgiving than a proper straight, and that my using it will improve my technique for when I eventually make the transition.
I really don't like shaving with the Shavette. I have straights shave ready, I've been concerned that my initial experience with a straight would be lousy and I'd give up. I wonder whether continuing to use the Shavette will become so negative an experience that I'll go back to my HD and Fat Boy, both of which I love to shave with and produce FAR superior results.
I know my technique will improve with time, and I already have the preparation and other issues in hand. Will a regular straight be easier to use, offer better shaves, and be more forgiving than the Shavette. It would be nice to hear from others who have taken this route and find out what their experiences were. I don't mind putting in the time with the Shavette, but I'm feeling like I've learned all I can with it. What I'm learning with it is I don't like shaving with the damn thing. I'm a bit concerned that continuing with it will send me back to the DEs instead of on to straights (my original goal). Any and all replies will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.