Stop me before I bleed again

[shortgamer]

I usually reload my DE blade stock with 50 Feathers and 50 IP Reds. The last batch of Feathers have been unmerciful. Either my technique has gone bad, my nerves are shot or they are making these things sharper. I cannot finish a shave without a half dozen cuts and weepers. I officially give up. Does anyone want 5 unopened 10 packs and one partially use 10 pack? A trade for IP Reds (my go to blade) would be optimal but I have to get rid of the Feathers. Send me your contact info offline and I'll forward to you.

 

[drocu]

It's not you, it's the blade. Some others have noted potentially inconsistent blades from Feather. From my experience, I kind of agree and had a similar outcome as you. I stick with Astra SPs for that reason.

Also, you may consider posting your trade in the BST section under "WTT".

 

[Maxime D.]

It broke my heart to read this.

 

[doug1066]

The only razor that makes a decent blade out of a Feather for me is my Ball-end Tech and my Travel Tech. I much prefer Astra SPs, Red IPs, US Personnas or Wilkinson Swords. I never understood all the hype about Feathers. "They are sharp." "So sharp, you will need a transfusion." "They are really sharp and then suck after two shaves." "Two? I only get one!"

 

[wimbouman]

Ah.... That is sad. I love Feathers and never had a bad experience with them.
I sincerely hope you'll PIF them to a rookie.

 

[WickedSwde]

Not so fun to hear this. My merkur 37C love those Feathers and I do have a sensitive skin.

 

[shortgamer]

Maybe you're right. I has used maybe 70 Feathers with good results before this batch.

 

[Gamad]

First time I hear of Feathers not being consistent. That is kind of disappointing.

 

[WickedSwde]

Is there a way to see what batch it comes from? Might be easier to compare. Don't know what the number 248611D at the short end of my box means.

 

[glazer1972]

I bought mine about this time last year. They are fine. I guess if I want to order more I need to find 2011 blades.