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Girls call me Makaluod
After mastering the basics of SR shaving with my Titan T.H.60, I thought that I would give a shavette a go. After reading a few threads of the pros and cons of each type, I decided on what I would try and ordered. My stainless steel shavette (under USD 3 + 2 shipping) arrived in this morning's mail.
I fitted a half Gillette Rubie blade, preped as normal and gave it a try.
It was a pleasing result. Not as much feedback as the Titan. The shavette was not quite as smooth WTG and XTG but a little smoother ATG than the Titan. I will have to do some work on the Titan's edge once my lapping films are set up and diamond pastes arrive.
With a shorter and narrower blade, I found the shavette to be easier to use in those tight spots. More strokes were required overall however and the razor needed to be cleaned of lather much more often. Only three very small weepers. This was to be expected on my first drive of a shavette. The weepers immediately cleared up with application of my local facial toner as an after shave.
Overall I find the shavette interesting to use, but not as much fun as a real SR. I enjoy the full SR challenge more.
I fitted a half Gillette Rubie blade, preped as normal and gave it a try.
It was a pleasing result. Not as much feedback as the Titan. The shavette was not quite as smooth WTG and XTG but a little smoother ATG than the Titan. I will have to do some work on the Titan's edge once my lapping films are set up and diamond pastes arrive.
With a shorter and narrower blade, I found the shavette to be easier to use in those tight spots. More strokes were required overall however and the razor needed to be cleaned of lather much more often. Only three very small weepers. This was to be expected on my first drive of a shavette. The weepers immediately cleared up with application of my local facial toner as an after shave.
Overall I find the shavette interesting to use, but not as much fun as a real SR. I enjoy the full SR challenge more.
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