Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
That's the ironic thing about a shavette. Yes it's sure cheaper unless you buy a fancy feather however it can be more difficult to use because it is basically just a razor blade and the scales are so light. I would never call it a bridge to a straight. It's just a cousin twice removed of a straight. I'd more call a DE a bridge to a straight.
That's very interesting to read. Does this mean the technique I'm learning now will have to be unlearned if I get a SR? Surely some of the basics like developing proper blade angle, left hand dexterity, and proper amount of pressure will be useful.