Some mornings or nights, I need to shave but I don't have time for extensive prep or multiple relatherings and passes. With most decent, well-regarded blades (Iridium, Gillette 7 O'clock Black and Yellow, Astra Platinum), I can do a passable job with just minimal prep and one pass. With some blades (Shark, Gillette Super Thin, etc.), I need at least 2 passes to make things acceptable, at least with my current razors of choice: EJ DE89 with a Bob ultralite XL handle or old Gillette Slim adjustable I just "inherited" from my wife's grandpa (RIP, Ralph, and thanks for the mint Slim!).
Enter the Feather. With a single pass in either of these razors, which ends up being mostly WTG/partly XTG, I can get a DFS each time with no problem. It's astounding really. I have really sensitive skin that's naturally prone to irritation, a condition which has been aggravated recently by a course of Prednisone, but the Feather always delivers a smooth, close, irritation free shave. Perfect for the DE89, as well as the Slim dialed to 7. I might even bump the Slim up to 8 or 9 next time just to establish boundaries, or a lack thereof!
Anyway, as a sometimes single-passer, the Feather is a vital part of the tool kit for me. Anyone else in love with this blade for single-pass duty?
Enter the Feather. With a single pass in either of these razors, which ends up being mostly WTG/partly XTG, I can get a DFS each time with no problem. It's astounding really. I have really sensitive skin that's naturally prone to irritation, a condition which has been aggravated recently by a course of Prednisone, but the Feather always delivers a smooth, close, irritation free shave. Perfect for the DE89, as well as the Slim dialed to 7. I might even bump the Slim up to 8 or 9 next time just to establish boundaries, or a lack thereof!
Anyway, as a sometimes single-passer, the Feather is a vital part of the tool kit for me. Anyone else in love with this blade for single-pass duty?
