First Shave With A Feather Blade

[CaptainRaven40]

I am really new to traditional shaving. This was my 7th shave today. My first 2 were with a merkur blade. The past 4 have been with Derby blades. My shaves have not been the best. This is because of technique I know. So I needed to change my blade and the Feather blade pack was calling my name. I thought this was probably not a smart idea... but me being a sucker for pain I went with it. I am a smart person I know lol. But believe it or not I got the best shave I have had yet with the Feather blade. Only 1 nick and just a couple little spots being let known with the alum bar. Much better than before when my whole face would sting lol. The reason for the better shave I do believe is because of everyone's talk about how sharp the Feather blades are and how unforgiving they are. So I noticed myself shaving even slower than before. And I was shaving slooww before. I also noticed I was applying very little pressure as opposed to before. I was paying very close attention and getting into a state of calmness and relaxation. It was a great shave. So I can say that yes the Feather blades are sharp as... well you know. But for this noob the Feather blade is teaching me how to shave even better so I am a convert to Feather. At least for now. It should also be noted this was the only thing that has changed in my shaving process. Everything else has been the same. Just thought I would share with everyone.

Jon

 

[Deltaboy]

Good the Feathers will teach you no pressure or you will bleed out.

 

[Shave_Rat]

I tried a Feather as my 4th different blade, and I went through like 4 Wilkinson Swords in those other 3 different blades. I don't know if it was still technique or if they just aren't for my face, but I'm having way better shaves with Personna Blues, and the Gillete 7oclock blues I tried. I only used the Crystals for one shave and tossed that one out. I'll go back and try another feather in a while after my technique is nailed down and more consistent. Glad they worked for you so well early on.

 

[CaptainRaven40]

I tried a Feather as my 4th different blade, and I went through like 4 Wilkinson Swords in those other 3 different blades. I don't know if it was still technique or if they just aren't for my face, but I'm having way better shaves with Personna Blues, and the Gillete 7oclock blues I tried. I only used the Crystals for one shave and tossed that one out. I'll go back and try another feather in a while after my technique is nailed down and more consistent. Glad they worked for you so well early on.

You have to use what works for you. I know a lot of gents who the Feather blade just doesn't work for them. It is all personal opinion and how you work with the razor. For me the Feather is working. We shall see where I go from here.

Jon