Irving barber company (IBC) shavette thoughts

[JBlaze]

Good evening everyone,
I on a whim ordered my first shavette, the ibc red shavette. My reason for getting it was i would like a good quality shavette to learn that can take different blades and wasn't in my opinion cheap or low tech like dovo shavettes. I also dislike the shavettes with the hinge loading system. Anyways id like to know the thoughts and opinions of everyone here as i always find them extremely helpful.

 

[StillShaving]

By hinge loading, are you referring to those which appear to be made from two pieces of stamped sheet metal, which are kept clamped together by a third piece which acts as a top cap/helmet to hold the two halves together? That style is not elegant but works well enough, though I would not recommend it for a beginner.

I have never used an Irving Barber razor. I really like that it accepts different blades but I was hesitant to purchase one out of concern that the screw on the razor face might collect too much lather and make post-shave cleanup more involved. And also because I have more than enough shavettes. But I think it is a nice choice.

 

[JBlaze]

By hinge loading, are you referring to those which appear to be made from two pieces of stamped sheet metal, which are kept clamped together by a third piece which acts as a top cap/helmet to hold the two halves together? That style is not elegant but works well enough, though I would not recommend it for a beginner.

I have never used an Irving Barber razor. I really like that it accepts different blades but I was hesitant to purchase one out of concern that the screw on the razor face might collect too much lather and make post-shave cleanup more involved. And also because I have more than enough shavettes. But I think it is a nice choice.

Yes i iam the one you use your nail to seperate the plates whick the blade sits on, slide the other part on top and then push the hinge hatch i guess to secure both sides not a fan lol. Well i did some research and the screw doesnt touch your face and all it needs is a rinse i seen a couple people use it and it looks like a good quality shavette. I did hear about the hess eszy shave one but it's out production and not available.