Feather Popular Durability

[MikeC]

I'm really liking the shaves I'm getting with my Feather Popular razor but I'm concerned on how long a razor made from plastic and steel will last. I'm thinking of getting 1 or 2 more as a backup since they are not expensive. I'd hate for this razor to break on me in a few years then find out they are not made anymore. Has anyone had any problems with the Popular razor?

Merry Christmas

 

[ouch]

Why not just get something better?

 

[BigFoot]

Why not just get something better?

+1, There are so many razors out there that will last almost forever, go for it, indulge yourself.

 

[talibeard]

If you like it that much get yourself a spare. You can still move on to other razors but I got me some spares of both razors and brushes (and blades, but that is another matter) that I really liked. I would hate to see a prefered item getting out of production while I was still debating with myself to get a few more or not!

 

[Sledgehammer39]

You could get a NOS or used Gillette Knack or Slim Twist for a decent price. They are a durable razor.

 

[MikeC]

Why not just get something better?

What's better?

 

[haiti222]

I have noticed some of the Feather Popular vendors are putting the words replica or such in their ads (not so much the B&B Official Vendors)....

Is the Popular still being made by Feather?

Are the ones being sold current production, NOS, or replicas?

See "Replica" listing BIN

http://cgi.ebay.com/REPLICA-FEATHER...888?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5886d28df0

 

[Kevan]

Better is relative, but a Gillette Super Adjustable (pre-1979 or so) has much the same design as the Feather Popular with a 4-inch handle and all-metal construction. So you could look for one of those. After 1979 they started having plastic parts.

 

[jansob]

The Popular is still being made, and I find them here in Japan often...but I'd agree, look for a long-handled razor like the Krona, Knack or Super Adjustable....be patient on eBay and you'll find a razor built like a tank for the same price as a Popular.

 

[Slivovitz]

I don't know about the Feather Popular in particular, but a razor that's partly plastic can be very durable. My Schick Krona is from the 60s or 70s, and it's lasted just fine. Same with a number of injector razors. Yes, there are cheap, flimsy plastic razors too, but don't be prejudiced against something just because it has plastic parts.

Still, I do believe in redundancy. Back when I was shaving with an Atra, I had an extra Atra handle. A backup razor is a good idea, whether or not it's the same type. And some of us have a lot more than just one backup.

 

[Sueto]

Sounds like you need a Feather All-Stainless