The DX is twice as thick as the Essence, and the Essence can be cut at an angle more similar to a 1/4 hollow straight razor, for that reason alone it should be twice as expensive as the DX.I had never heard of this razor before seeing this thread, and having seen the web site, I must say I think it is over priced.
I am sure it is great, but how much better than the DX can it be I must wonder.
I am glad to hear you like it. How many times have you used yours?The DX is twice as thick as the Essence, and the Essence can be cut at an angle more similar to a 1/4 hollow straight razor, for that reason alone it should be twice as expensive as the DX.
And the Essence doesn't have a noticeably huge belly button on the front end, it should be three times more expensive than the DX, but thankfully it isn't, so the Essence is a great deal. :)
I'm not sure what that has to do with anything. I can buy a brand new 1/4 hollow straight for significantly less than the Essence.the Essence can be cut at an angle more similar to a 1/4 hollow straight razor, for that reason alone it should be twice as expensive as the DX.
I am glad to hear you like it. How many times have you used yours?
Shavette has its own niche, for example I like to see and play with their various interesting loading system ideas that traditional straight razors don't have.I'm not sure what that has to do with anything. I can buy a brand new 1/4 hollow straight for significantly less than the Essence.
I think I better understand what you were saying.Shavette has its own niche, for example I like to see and play with their various interesting loading system ideas that traditional straight razors don't have.
Of course, they are shaving tools after all, so in addition to the interesting structure, if the performance is more restored to the traditional straight razor, it must be a bonus item.
I used to have a DX but not now.I think I better understand what you were saying.
Do you own a DX? I'd be curious to see some side-by-side photos to compare the two, if you do.
The Feather DX and Tedalus are both great razors. Choosing which is better is a judgement call, though I think the Tedalus is a notch higher in design and features.I had never heard of this razor before seeing this thread, and having seen the web site, I must say I think it is over priced.
I am sure it is great, but how much better than the DX can it be I must wonder.
I suspect the Tedalus was not only designed for enthusiasts but also for upscale barbers who wish to impress their customers - wouldn’t it be nice if a barber pulled one of these out to shave you? It is a nice thing and sort of a pity if it didn’t sell out. But that could be due to marketing and I still think it’s a very sound concept. The quality is certainly there.The Feather DX and Tedalus are both great razors. Choosing which is better is a judgement call, though I think the Tedalus is a notch higher in design and features.
Since the Tedalus is a lower volume product, I would expect it to cost more than the DX everything else being equal. From my perspective it is intended for the shavette user who wants the best (YMMV) they can get. Particularly something visually appealling. As otherwise one could buy one of the many generic AC blade holders made in China that cost approximately the same as one or two packs of AC blades and get a good shave.
In my opinion, this is the closest you can get to a true SR. All my SR'r can outperform my Essence by a good margin. However, it took me quite allot of effort to get my SR edges to this level.I'm not sure what that has to do with anything. I can buy a brand new 1/4 hollow straight for significantly less than the Essence.
While I personally disagree with your second point, I understand--and will admit that for many people, maybe the majority of people, this is true.To me there’s no reason why barber razors need to be like traditional straight razors. The use of replaceable blades is a major improvement on traditional straights
Yeah, you can see that in the stand, which was created to display the razor like art. You can also see it in the beautiful photographs Tedalus commissioned to market it. A lot of love went into the making of this razor.The slim profile and sleek appearance of this razor is quiet sexy. IMHO, this is the best shavette at the moment in terms of style. The price it costs can be attributed the owner’s hard work and what he thinks it’s worth. For me it’s art and art is priceless.
I can see that perspective as well. It looks the part and may fit in better with that barber's clientele. Much like the sight or sound of a Harley Davidson V-twin engine will immediately convey that the owner is a serious traditionalist.when it comes to motorcycles.I suspect the Tedalus was not only designed for enthusiasts but also for upscale barbers who wish to impress their customers - wouldn’t it be nice if a barber pulled one of these out to shave you? It is a nice thing and sort of a pity if it didn’t sell out. But that could be due to marketing and I still think it’s a very sound concept. The quality is certainly there.
This is true.I suspect the Tedalus was not only designed for enthusiasts but also for upscale barbers who wish to impress their customers - wouldn’t it be nice if a barber pulled one of these out to shave you? It is a nice thing and sort of a pity if it didn’t sell out. But that could be due to marketing and I still think it’s a very sound concept. The quality is certainly there.