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I could see an experienced barber using that combination (Feather SS + 1/2 DE blade) for touch ups around the ears, sideburns, and back of the neck. But not shaving the whole face (though I would not bet against it).Thanks! That's what everyone says, except an Amazon reviewer who says he is a barber. https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Folding-Handle-Razor-Black/dp/B008CF6KMC But based on his photos, there's a lot of exposed blade. I'm beginning to think the Artist Club blade may be one of the reasons to use the Feather AC. Will find out in two days when the razor arrives. BTW, based on the posts here, the Feather must have had a huge price drop a while back since they're just under $60 now.
Without a blade holder, I would think the PTFE GEM blade to be a better idea for free handing side burns and such.I could see an experienced barber using that combination (Feather SS + 1/2 DE blade) for touch ups around the ears, sideburns, and back of the neck. But not shaving the whole face (though I would not bet against it).
I have experienced barbers outside the US doing free hand touch ups. Meaning they would hold a bare DE blade in hand while trimming around the ears and leveling off the sideburns. I suspect touch ups is what the barber in the Amazon review is doing. The Feather would certainly make it easy and quick to reload blades.