Looking for a decent shavette

[dbzj14]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good shavette razor?? I recently purchased a Parker shavette from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002PQZEHQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1378950841&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

The quality isn't really good, it's got scuff marks all over and doesn't have great build quality. I just can't seem to find a decent shavette. I'm not really looking to dive into a real straight razor and have to maintain it which is why I wanna stay with a shavette.

Anyone have any ideas?

 

[GreekGuy]

The feather AC series come highly recommended and you can find quite a bit of information about the various models here as well as others experiences.

Dorco makes one called the CJB which uses the same feather blades but is more reasonably priced.

Shavettes are a nice option for the reasons you mentioned. They can provide a great shave without the maintenance, which while not difficult once you get used to it is also something which cannot be ignored.

 

[Member357]

If your shavette was supposed to be new and had scuff marks on it, then get it sent back.

The Parkers are regarded quite highly by those who like shavettes I think. Certainly I read more positive comments about them than I do about Dovos.

As mentioned above, the CJB is a good entry model, and the Kais and Feathers are both steps up in terms of quality (although not necessarily shave quality). There's a good thread here which has lots of useful information.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...tte-And-Barber-Razor-Enthusiast-(SABRE)-group

 

[noahpictures]

I prefer Feather shavettes for they are well built and don't use DE blades. The Feather shavette blades are thicker and closer to a traditional straight than a DE blade in terms of feel.

Parker is a good choice if you're on a budget.

 

[kirisute]

Similar style to the Parker is the Bluebeards Revenge shavette. Good quality but basic.
dont touch anything Coolcut. They fall appart in seconds.
Parker are considered good quality..my Sr1: the stainless scaled version is lasting well. There's also the new Parker shavette out.

 

[eth]

Similar style to the Parker is the Bluebeards Revenge shavette. Good quality but basic.
dont touch anything Coolcut. They fall appart in seconds.

To my knowledge, the Bluebeards Revenge shavette is a rebranded Sanguine Coolcut. Aside from color and logo I can't tell any differences.

I'd recommend the Sanguine X-D20. I have it as well as the Sanguine Coolcut (as mentioned, identical to Bluebeard), and I much prefer the X-D20 for it's grip and balance. It just works really well - it'll still take skill to use it, but it works very well in the end. Be prepared to sample blades over again, as what you like in your DE razor might not work so well for you in a shavette.

 

[Chaloney]

I have a Parker. Once I figured out how to get it closed without altering the way the blade sits in it it worked fine. Then I got a traditional straight and put it away for a couple months. I went Bak to the Parker a month ago and have gotten fantastic shaves from it when I've used it since then. The plastic scales are a bit fragile, but I gave me an excuse to make my first set of scales, something I was planning to do anyway. The thing that made it trickier to learn than my dovo, I believe, was the very light weight. A cjb or feather is said to weigh a bit more and may be easier to learn. I don't find that the shavette is significantly less maintenance than a straight, but I open it up and rinse and dry it every time, which may not be totally necessary

 

[Tierdaen]

If you're picky, get a Feather. You'll probably get one eventually anyway if you're in this long-term and little details bug you.

I got a Sanguine XD20 some years back and while it works, it's not the kind of razor I enjoy looking at or holding. I got a Feather RG ebony and I still love taking it out and using it even though I've got several quality straights now.

 

[Soldierdan]

If you contact Doc226, he has been selling some universal shavettes recently. They take a full de blade and seem to be pretty decent. I don't know that he has any at the moment, but he might be able to get ahold of one for you.

 

[MilkyLee]

I recently got one of the Universal Shavettes from Doc and it's a very nice and hefty shavette. I've had both the parker and CJB before and didn't care them. For the price I would go with the Universal. Here's the link to Doc226's thread with the Universal's: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/361714-Straights-for-Sale

 

[neatokino]

+1 on Doc's Universal Shavette. I bought one on impulse this week (had never tried a shavette and wanted to see what it was like), have only used it once, but would definitely give it a thumbs up. Feels a lot like a straight, gave me a very close shave, and the price is right.

 

[tomjr]

weck is the best i have used and can be found on ebay usually at a modest price. they take Fromm 105 blades i believe. i currently have 3 shavettes, 1 Parker (that i rescaled) and 2 wecks (far and above in quality).

 

[Vercin]

+1 on Weck Sextoblade .. its pretty much a 5/8 straight razor in size/weight (this is Style A .. there are several variations that can be found .. like all metal for example)
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[WetWhiskers]

+1 on Doc's shavette.

Just did a couple dry strokes with an Astra SP. No blood, irritation, and "oh my goodness" closeness.

Ww

 

[dpmtherrien]

The Feather's or the Kai's are the way to go for a good quality disposable blade straight. Of course they'll cost you lots more than the Parker. I have 3 of the Parker's, and for the money they are a really nice straight, not show pieces for sure, but good well made razors that will get the job done.

 

[Gadget guy]

Following this thread with interest. Started DE shaving January 1 this year, and recently got a Sanguine x-d20 shavette. Not quite ready to try a straight (honing and stropping seems like a little much right now). Really like the sanguine but am thinking of picking up one of doc's Universals - or maybe skipping that and saving for a Feather AC.

Is is the universal that much better than a Parker or a d20?

GG

 

[Reevers]

I've seen some crazy shavette designs from DonJae

He has a FaceBook, Etsy and eBay page. His razors look to be of a really nice finish, however I have no experience of them and I'm finding it had to get reviews of the build and shave quality. Maybe something to look into?



DonJae's ETSY Page HERE

 

[Gustav]

I have a Dovo shavette which I use off and on and I am quite happy with it. Do not let the flimsy sleeve of the dovo put you off if you are considering one because once you have put the sleeve with the blade into the holder, it is a very tight fit.