I purchased the Feather AC straight razor from West Coast and may boldly go to the land of straights. It is a disposable razor system and I will need to work up the courage to start it.
Feather Artist Club RG
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The blades on that puppy are insanely sharp ... be very careful ... no pressure!!
Oh, and this time, your mileage will NOT vary.
Oh, and this time, your mileage will NOT vary.
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The blades on that puppy are insanely sharp ... be very careful ... no pressure!!
Oh, and this time, your mileage will NOT vary.
Thank you for chiming in you wonderful puppy you!
I just got one too.
It is really nothing to fear, just remember low angle and very low pressure.
Finished my second shave a few hours ago and I can honestly say that it was the smoothest most comfortable straight razor shave that I have ever had.
It almost feels like there is no blade in the razor.
The only problem I have is getting the blades out of the injector pack. They seem to catch on the lower lip of where they exit from.
I really like this razor!
It is really nothing to fear, just remember low angle and very low pressure.
Finished my second shave a few hours ago and I can honestly say that it was the smoothest most comfortable straight razor shave that I have ever had.
It almost feels like there is no blade in the razor.
The only problem I have is getting the blades out of the injector pack. They seem to catch on the lower lip of where they exit from.
I really like this razor!
Starting out with the ProGuard blades is a good way to work up one's courage. But I don't think they really help very much, as you can still cut yourself pretty good with them. Even though it is a round point, you may have to cut yourself pretty well with it to learn the contours of your face. 
IMO using a light pressure is more important than blade angle. For sure angle is important, but I worried more about keeping a shallow angle when I first started and found that a light touch was most important to avoid weepers and get a comfortable shave.
In my experience, one (bad?) habit from DE shaving that did not carry over well to feather AC shaving was "centering" or "level setting" the blade on the face before beginning a stroke. There is a better term from what I am trying to describe, but what I am trying to say is that when DE shaving I would often bring the razor to my face by first placing the safety bar on my skin as a way to sense where the blade was and then rotate/adjust the razor to shave accordingly. With the safety bar it does not matter how much pressure one uses to initially touch the face and find the shave position. I could shave in the shower or in the dark and get an acceptable shave just by feel. But obviously this technique does not work with a straight razor, and I rely on more visual cues. But as if out of habit I would sometimes quickly bring the straight blade to my skin in a perpendicular fashion and then rotate back to find the proper angle...but if done quickly and without care a nice cut will be made. Pain does accelerate the learning process. Hopefully you do not have a similar bad technique. Good Luck.
IMO using a light pressure is more important than blade angle. For sure angle is important, but I worried more about keeping a shallow angle when I first started and found that a light touch was most important to avoid weepers and get a comfortable shave.
In my experience, one (bad?) habit from DE shaving that did not carry over well to feather AC shaving was "centering" or "level setting" the blade on the face before beginning a stroke. There is a better term from what I am trying to describe, but what I am trying to say is that when DE shaving I would often bring the razor to my face by first placing the safety bar on my skin as a way to sense where the blade was and then rotate/adjust the razor to shave accordingly. With the safety bar it does not matter how much pressure one uses to initially touch the face and find the shave position. I could shave in the shower or in the dark and get an acceptable shave just by feel. But obviously this technique does not work with a straight razor, and I rely on more visual cues. But as if out of habit I would sometimes quickly bring the straight blade to my skin in a perpendicular fashion and then rotate back to find the proper angle...but if done quickly and without care a nice cut will be made. Pain does accelerate the learning process. Hopefully you do not have a similar bad technique. Good Luck.
I almost went this route, but decided just to get the regular straight.
of course, although i got a shave-ready one, it was far too dull to work, so I sent it out again. Whereas I wouldn't have that problem with the Feather.
Still, I'm happy with my decision. But the feather does look cool and seem easy (or easier)
of course, although i got a shave-ready one, it was far too dull to work, so I sent it out again. Whereas I wouldn't have that problem with the Feather.
Still, I'm happy with my decision. But the feather does look cool and seem easy (or easier)
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I thought about the Pro Guard blades but went with the regular not super. A good blade and the hair on my face melts off.
Unfortunately a bad batch of Feather blades was sent out. I got one. They are in the injector but wont come out. One day I will bash it open and get to them but not yet.
Fortunately I made this purchase through www.westcoastshaving.com
and a replacement pack has already been sent out.
Thanks for all the advice. I figure a cut or a dozen are in my future.
Unfortunately a bad batch of Feather blades was sent out. I got one. They are in the injector but wont come out. One day I will bash it open and get to them but not yet.
Fortunately I made this purchase through www.westcoastshaving.com
and a replacement pack has already been sent out.
Thanks for all the advice. I figure a cut or a dozen are in my future.
I just bought one from Gugi. It arrived last week and my first shave was an hour later.
I bought it because I'm planning on attending barbers college next year, and it'll be better than the *** the issue there.
Gugi also sent a pack of Feather Pros with it. Geez, they are sharp!
Nicks abound, but the learning curve is shrinking. One of these I'll be able to go bloodless.
Patience and a very light touch.
I'm happy with it. It's now in rotation with my other straights.
Kevin
I bought it because I'm planning on attending barbers college next year, and it'll be better than the *** the issue there.
Gugi also sent a pack of Feather Pros with it. Geez, they are sharp!
Nicks abound, but the learning curve is shrinking. One of these I'll be able to go bloodless.
Patience and a very light touch.
I'm happy with it. It's now in rotation with my other straights.
Kevin
I have several regular straights, but will often use my AC DX with a ProGuard blade. I just love the way I can get a comfortable shave in no time at all (don't go fast when you're just starting out with a straight!!).
Enjoy your shave, Ken
Enjoy your shave, Ken
I have shaving with mine for about ten days now. I have tried the regular Pro blades and the Super Pro blades. Both give me a nice smooth comfortable shave fo the first three shaves. After that, not so good. I went to work today with toilet paper on my face after trying to get shave #5. #4 wasn't that great either, I should have changed the blade out then..
Funny, thats about what I got from the Feather DE blades.
I am not complaining though, the first few shaves are great and the blades are not expensive. I will continue to use my conventional straight just because they are more of a pleasure to use and I shave at a more leisurely pace.
Pressed for time? I'll grab the Feather with a fresh blade.
Enjoy the good stuff.
Mike
Funny, thats about what I got from the Feather DE blades.
I am not complaining though, the first few shaves are great and the blades are not expensive. I will continue to use my conventional straight just because they are more of a pleasure to use and I shave at a more leisurely pace.
Pressed for time? I'll grab the Feather with a fresh blade.
Enjoy the good stuff.
Mike
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Used the AC RG today. First ever straight. Wow, do I need to learn proper angle with it. I was so afraid when it touched my face that I just wanted to finish it. The neck got one good cut. The other side of the neck, the chin, and the left cheek got some weepers. That Feather blade is not joking.
Tons of menthol on the face and 30 degrees outside to cool the burn.
Tons of menthol on the face and 30 degrees outside to cool the burn.
I have just had my 9th shave with the same blade and it shows no sign of losing its edge.
Always, always keep the blade holder flat to the face. Whoever designed this fantastic piece of kit has already factored-in the very best angle needed for shaving.
Always, always keep the blade holder flat to the face. Whoever designed this fantastic piece of kit has already factored-in the very best angle needed for shaving.
I had to chime in on this one. Keeping the blade holder flat against ones face its absolutley a must. 30deg is built in and you just have to stretch your skin the right way. My neck is clearing and actually by shaving right the skin issue that I thought would never go away is healing because the hair is finally being cut right and its becoming clear skin. This safety straight - cause all u have to do is lay it on your face and cut - is amazing. I was going to eventually go the european straight route but between the sharp all the time blades and having a supply for a number of years why worry and buy another. Although the TI Silverwing is kinda calling me. If you are on the fence about a feather get you one for travel, for ease when you dont feel like stropping or when your blade is out being honed. You deserve an easy quality shave.
Well, I did what I guess Feather wants everyone to do.
I liked the Artist Club RG well enought that I bit the bullet and got the stainless steel, ebony handled DX model.
The shave is about the same but the DX is a little nicer to handle and is also easier on the eyes. The stainless blade holder part wipes nice and clean after shaving.
I liked the Artist Club RG well enought that I bit the bullet and got the stainless steel, ebony handled DX model.
The shave is about the same but the DX is a little nicer to handle and is also easier on the eyes. The stainless blade holder part wipes nice and clean after shaving.
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Yeah, I position the straight under my nose and slide it horizontally to set it in the right place, and then glue the cut shut with a styptic. This may also be a reason my dovo is dull...
I'm not into the disposable straights enough to spend $200 on one, I want to use a real blade straight. Those Feathers are nice looking though. You know they make a girl's straight razor????
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You should have actually gone the other way... Set the top of the razor head on the skin, and rotated until the edge started to come in contact with the hair. Your angle would be to steep otherwise, and you would do a lot more scraping of skin with your method.
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bluefoxicy
Yeah I dug back into my credit card to get one of these now, didn't have the cash on hand.
Great, now I'm putting myself into debt to buy shaving implements....
Great, now I'm putting myself into debt to buy shaving implements....
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