Thread: Experienced Straight to Feather SS Users

Originally Posted by bill3152

I used a shavette for almost 7 years. I know the feather is not just a shavette. Every so often I break it out and compare my hones to a machine edge. I can see how some would always use them, no stropping honing etc. As was mentioned they dont shave as comfortable, like a de, your face is a tad itchy 1/2 hour later. I even used a heel leading stroke today on the face. I find my edges to be very sharp but not as sharp as the feather. I dont care as I like the whole experience, honing, stropping etc. But is it possible to get a straight as sharp as a feather blade?

I think the answer is yes with emphasis on the word "possible". It is not guaranteed as honing experience & the razor itself will play a major role but I know of 2 recent Shavette converts to Straights who would agree with me.
Also if your straight is not shaving comfortably there is something wrong.

Also if your straight is not shaving comfortably there is something wrong.[/QUOTE]

My straights shaves very comfortably. I think a WTG with a shavette takes off more than the straight. I dont have to go over the same area with the same pass with the exception of the neck. I can do 1 pass atg on the neck and its done with the shavette. The straight needs a little more touchup. I have experimented with .3 micron film and got very sharp edges but they didnt last long. Maybe I will go into that again.

I would not equate Feather razors with Shavettes - they are different and the Feather is far closer to a straight. Given that regular users report in excess of 20 shaves with the same blade, they are a good option when travelling. especially with weight restrictions on planes. The other advantage is that you have no worries about taking them to hot and humid countries.

Personally, I find the Feather very similar to 'the straight experience' in that I use exactly the same pre and post routine as with a straight. Add to this the choice of 4 different blades and they are a useful addition to the bathroom cabinet.

+1 UKRob. I could not have said it better.

Like to see that can u post a pic?

I have the CJB, a folding SS and a Nonfolding DX..

I rarely use the CJB. It was a good entry into the system, but the build isn't that nice, especially when compared to the Dx. My plan is to strip the handle and mount it in a set of cheap scales.

The SS is somewhat of a disappointment as well. I don't see (feel) a difference with the safety bulges. The razor is extremely light and the shank is extremely narrow. Plus, I think the one piece scale is butt ugly.

The Dx Kamisori style is my favorite, by a long stretch. Solid build, nice heft and a great handle.

The shaves are awesome and for me lie neatly between the DE and a traditional straight. I keep it loaded with a Kai Mild blade, my favorite of all the system blades, and use it in regular rotation.

Sharp as heck.

Having said this, I don't see it replacing traditional straights. It's an adjunct to them. I entered the system with two objectives. First, I wanted to learn to maneuver a straight style blade without figuring out which way the scales should point. One less variable to deal with. In this respect, it was a huge win. The second reason I tried the Feather is because I thought I wasn't going to like the care required to maintain straights. I was wrong. I thoroughly enjoy it.

Originally Posted by UKRob

I would not equate Feather razors with Shavettes - they are different and the Feather is far closer to a straight. Given that regular users report in excess of 20 shaves with the same blade, they are a good option when travelling. especially with weight restrictions on planes. The other advantage is that you have no worries about taking them to hot and humid countries.

Personally, I find the Feather very similar to 'the straight experience' in that I use exactly the same pre and post routine as with a straight. Add to this the choice of 4 different blades and they are a useful addition to the bathroom cabinet.

Very good comment about the humid countries

Originally Posted by shanky887614

i bought a cjb (feather clone)

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works out about under $40

it uses feather blades as well, so buy blades local and off here and you will get a feather clone cheap.


the site is partially in english and you can guess your way through it.

if you cut silicon handle off you can attach a pair of scales as there is about a 5mm hole in the tang, ive done it with micro bolts can i can keep it nice and tight

Like to see pics of that!

Originally Posted by TauntingBull

Very good comment about the humid countries

If Kansas was a country lol... Traveling here in the summer would be considered traveling to a humid local. Its stifling!

Thanks for letting me rant lol.