For those of you who have tried both, what DE wins. If you were to give one up what DE and why?
Pils vs. Feather a stainless fight to the death
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I suppose this isn't the place to mention that I have been having a recurring dream of finding a Pils for $10US at a yard sale .....
I've used both razors - Feather blades in each. The Pils was on loan from an exceptionally generous B&B member, and I purchased the Feather.
Both are great to look at and a pleasure to shave with; but.....neither is aggressive. I preferred the Feather razor; however, after a couple of weeks, I went back to my Cobra Classic.
So, now the answer: of the two, Pils and Feather, the Feather is my choice.
Both are great to look at and a pleasure to shave with; but.....neither is aggressive. I preferred the Feather razor; however, after a couple of weeks, I went back to my Cobra Classic.
So, now the answer: of the two, Pils and Feather, the Feather is my choice.
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I like the way the pils looks
I only have the Feather, which is an excellent razor, it really is. I think this question can only be answered by the person using both razors.....
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Could be, took me some time to find the right angle.
I have the feather and it does require a different angle to get the best result. I find the appearance and feel to be top notch. Not like my EJ Chatsworth which is a real looker but the feather is better engineered has better feel in the hand and with its grip design it ain't going anywhere in your hand. It has a matte to satin finish, nothing special but the metal finishing is top notch.
I had the same...
I wish you guys would stop posting about the Pils v. Feather. You are tempting me to buy both - and I can't afford it right now! 
Both are beautiful razors and as jgkeegan said, I would love to find this in a yard sale - or pawn shop, or anywhere else.
Both are beautiful razors and as jgkeegan said, I would love to find this in a yard sale - or pawn shop, or anywhere else.
I wish you guys would stop posting about the Pils v. Feather. You are tempting me to buy both - and I can't afford it right now!
Both are beautiful razors and as jgkeegan said, I would love to find this in a yard sale - or pawn shop, or anywhere else.
Tempting is right.
I currently have three razors that I love with two customs on the way; a bull mastiff from Bob and another beauty from Bob Quinn at Elite. I am sure I will love those too.
Then what?
Ok I admit it. I want a Pils. I can do without the Feather because all reports indicate it is less aggressive than I want. But I want a Pills. I want a Pills. I want a Pills.
Now, if I stand on my toes and twirl counterclockwise three times a Pils will appear in my hand.
I hope.
james
You should have tried Treet carbon blades... But mine is back in the box too. There is a 1915 Gillette Old-type in the stand now. I am going to compare this one to the ASR.
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I haven't used either. I did take delivery of one of the new Weber stainless steel razors a few days ago though. Seems to be basically a Gillette old type head design on a fairly heavy duty, long handle. So far so good, still testing it out and will post details in a few days. For $55 I'm certainly quite satisfied.
First shave / impression: the Old-type and the ASR shave about as close. Must admit I am a bit surprised to find that. But, will continue the test.
Has anyone tried shimming the head up in the feather razor?
I like my Feather AS. I do find that it takes a while to get used to...and it can "seem" to be mild. I just upped my angle and it becomes more aggressive. I think you should keep playing with it Metatron.
How do you do that?
...but every razor has its own requirements. Maybe the Pils fit the style you were used to therefore providing a more complete shave. Devil's advocate here.
Metatron,
I saw your B/S/T earlier today, before I saw this thread. If my automotive situation was taken care of it'd be a done deal. I think maybe the timing (i.e. back to school) is what's kept it from selling. I know my wife sees tax free weekend here in Texas as a challenge to do a single family national stimulus!
Mike
I saw your B/S/T earlier today, before I saw this thread. If my automotive situation was taken care of it'd be a done deal. I think maybe the timing (i.e. back to school) is what's kept it from selling. I know my wife sees tax free weekend here in Texas as a challenge to do a single family national stimulus!
Mike
