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I had a nice shave this morning with an edge off my SB ark...didn't miss the shavette even a little bit lol
I'll probably take it for another test drive soon tho.
I'll probably take it for another test drive soon tho.
I use a shavette on occasion and find I get excellent results and use Derby blades. Heavy scales could actually be the problem. I don’t like heavy scales on any straight razor but all that aside, they require a delicate touch and angle. Don’t give up on it. They are worth knowing how to use, especially for travel.I'd been wanting to try a shavette for a while now. I've been face shaving with a straight since Feb. of 2014 and haven't looked back. Head shaves are still DE though.
These past 6 years I've always kinda wondered what a shavette would be like. I finally asked for a cheap one for Christmas and tried it out today.
Sheesh...I think I'll stick with my coticule finished straights.
Soooooo different.
Virtually no feedback(or maybe just different feedback that I can't read yet)
Very heavy scales make it a bit unwieldy(and even more difficult to maintain pressure and angle)
I never thought Derby blades were terribly sharp when I used to use them with my DE...they're sharp...and they can't discern skin from hair.
I can see how people would describe a shavette as requiring you to have perfect technique. However, the lack of feedback makes it nearly impossible for me to realize my angle or pressure is off until it's too late.
Not sure when/if I'll pull out this shavette again but a couple nicks are going to have to heal up first!!!!
I agree 100%, it took my about 50 shaves to get my technique correct. First Shavette shave took my approximately 45 minutes, I can get a great close shave in less than 5 mins now. Perseverance is definitely the key. It's well worth the effortDON'T QUIT!! Yes a shavette is a steep learning curve, but you can do it. You want to stretch as much as possible, use the flattest angle you can, and the lightest touch possible.
I am a long time user of the Artist Club format and it is now my go to. It took me many months to master and then to perfect my technique.
I have never used the DE variety, but seeing how pleased I am with the FAC format, I can't see me trying the other any time soon.
I'm with these guys. Feather SS shave number 101 this morning. I'm still learning, but getting great shaves in the meantime.DON'T QUIT!! Yes a shavette is a steep learning curve, but you can do it. You want to stretch as much as possible, use the flattest angle you can, and the lightest touch possible.
I am a long time user of the Artist Club format and it is now my go to. It took me many months to master and then to perfect my technique.
I have never used the DE variety, but seeing how pleased I am with the FAC format, I can't see me trying the other any time soon.
If you want sharper than sharp check out slash McCoy's "the method", probably the cheapest way and most straight forward way to get a SR shave ready and only maintain the edge with a 0.1 balsa and stropping before/after every shave.@Tester28 Do you know a minimal way to maintain a straight razor? I want minimal maintenance.
@Tester28 Do you know a minimal way to maintain a straight razor? I want minimal maintenance.
I have NEVER attempted a straight or shavette on a head shave and I don't see myself ever giving it a go either. As lumpy and bumpy as my head is there's no way I'm willing to spill as much blood as it would take to build the muscle memory I would need.I have a very nicked head right now after some stubborn attempts with head shaves with a Parker SRX. I've had a sampler pack of blades I decided to try. Astra, Gillette Blue, and a couple others I can't remember off hand. The styptic pencil got a lot of use lately. I'll probably still to a DE once I've healed up, but want to give a few of the suggestions here a try. I did use a Irving Shavette with an Artist Pro SE with some success in my first shave so I may give that a try again.
I've never used a true straight. The popular opinion makes me think I've gone about SE shaving in the wrong order.
Yeah, get a Feather SS shavette. Pop a new blade into it when it starts to pull.@Tester28 Do you know a minimal way to maintain a straight razor? I want minimal maintenance.