Thread: First shave - Feather AC

Hope it works out.

Before I got a real straight, I practiced with a Parker shavette, while it's cheap and far from the Feather AC quality, those who have used both says they gives similar results.
Personally I found using the real straight quite a bit easier, less chance of cutting yourself, smoother(when I figured out the angle), I tried using a Feather in the Parker, disaster, too sharp and it punished me badly with cuts and bad burn, but with the Shark SS that came with it, the shaves have been allright.
So if you manage with the Feather, you'll probably handle a real straight with little trouble.

So if you manage with the Feather, you'll probably handle a real straight with little trouble.[/QUOTE]


That is what I am hoping !!

I'm sure you will!

I love the whole ritual of using a real straight, stropping and the zen-like experience of using a piece of vintage steel to shave. Can't wait to start honing them myself as well

The Feather AC feels sharper (and harsher) than any well-honed straight. However, with a light touch (and a shallow angle), it will shave brilliantly.

I now use 'regular' straight only, but that's because I like the whole experience of straight shaving. Just based on performance, there's no need to switch away from the Feather AC system, if it works for you.

If nothing else, it will teach you to use a light touch.

It just feels as though the real Str8 isn't doing anything. The Feather is so effortless that a Str8 is like trying to push a car up hill.

Just finished my second shave. Better than the first ! I did learn that I have to increase the angle in some spots because the Feather seems to suck at my skin if I lay it flat. Also, went with a little wetter lather.

Originally Posted by gsurko

It just feels as though the real Str8 isn't doing anything. The Feather is so effortless that a Str8 is like trying to push a car up hill.

I've never used a Feather so I can't speak to that, but a well honed and stropped razor should have no problem shaving you clean. I've had a 5-week playoff beard (go Sharks!) that came off easily with a single pass of my razor. So while a Feather may do the job even better, a traditional straight razor in proper condition shouldn't have any problems either.