Which is better?

[dpmtherrien]

I've been using the Feather Artist Club RG for several shaves now and find that not only do I like this razor, but the shaves are getting better. This post relates to the blades available for the AC.

I've only used the Feather Pro-guard so far. Feather claims that the wire guards on this blade help protect your face and help keep nicks to a minimum. I'm wondering if these wire guards which are attached right on the blade itself might not contribute to getting nicks? Does anyone who has used these blades have an opinion on this?

The other blades that I would consider using in this razor are the Feather Pro, and the Feather Super Pro. I have the Feather Pro, but have not used them yet, the Super Pro is out of stock for now.

Would either of these blades be a better choice to use? My beard is quite heavy, and these 2 blades would seem to offer a smoother shave than the Pro Guard. Again I'm wondering if any members who have used this razor and these blades have any advice for this noobie?

I like the AC razor, and continue to show improvement. Thanks for the advice.

Regards,

Paul

 

[Klarion]

Having used the pro guard, as well as multi-blade razors in the wired and non-wired versions, I'll jump in. Nicks can still happen, since it takes only a relatively minor amount of pressure to tear through skin or raised bumps. However, it makes it much easier to avoid razor burn and digging into your face if you use a ton of pressure to get through shaves quickly. However, each little wire is an interruption in the blade's surface and will ensure you will not get as close or comfortable a shave than you could with a bare, ordinary blade.

I gave a Feather Artist Club for my brother as a Christmas gift, along with a Semogue 1305 I suppose. He likes the pro guard as a newb, to help avoid cutting up his face, but agrees about the difference in total smoothness. He's really digging it right now, but doesn't want to become a traditional straight user, so I'll get him a pack of each pro and super pro so he can decid ewhat he likes.

 

[StillShaving]

I've only used the Feather Pro-guard so far. Feather claims that the wire guards on this blade help protect your face and help keep nicks to a minimum. I'm wondering if these wire guards which are attached right on the blade itself might not contribute to getting nicks? Does anyone who has used these blades have an opinion on this?

IMO the wire guards don't contribute to getting nicks, but I am not convinced they do that much to help prevent them. Disclaimer: I have only had about 15 shaves with each of the 3 different feather blade types, so I am still forming an opinion.

The super pros are slightly stiffer (might be slightly thicker too) and are a little taller so have slightly more blade exposed when inserted. The extra exposure might or might be to your liking and make your shave better. I am happy using the pros and super pros, I have not formed a strong opinion or settled on a favorite yet.

 

[galopede]

Having tried all three standard blade, I don't get on with the guard version. I get the best and smoothest shave with least or no nicks with the "evil" Super Pros!

Gareth

 

[mdunn]

I know im not directly answering your question, but I always found myself to have a heap more nicks with a shavette than with a 'real' straight

 

[English]

I tried all three blades and found them all to be just too sharp.
The wires didn't do anything for me at all. As for pro v's super pro, I found them both to be too sharp for comfort. Maybe it was me being too heavy handed but the set up made me feel anxious. Some guys complain that after a while of use, their skin surface feels and is too thin because the razor cuts so close.

I sold mine a few years ago. It just wasn't for me. Incidentally, I've got an unopened pack of the blades somewere and if you pm your address, I will post them to you if you can make use of them.

As has been said by many regulars, the safest shaves are when you hold the razor very close to the face. Visually, the spine of the blade is almost touching the skin. A hollowed razor lends itself more to this action more than a wedge, because the hollow leaves a space for the lather whiist the wedge gets stuck against the lather. The Feather isin effect a wedge and the blade is positioned in that wedge in such a way that you have to hold the blade at about a 20+ degree angle to make contact with the skin. This angle combined with the inherent sharpness of the blade makes for me at least an overly close shave. I think the Feather straights would work much better if they were hollowed and the ridge were the blade meets the blade holder was smoothed out.

Certainly it is a quality instrument and wonderfully sharp razor blades but for me I don't think it matches the safety (yes relative safety) and comfort of a good straight razor.

 

[netsurfr]

I find that the super Pros work best for me. I started out with the blades with guards but did not find that the shave was as good. These blades are all very sharp and demand the lightest touch you can imagine. However, I often use this razor just for the convenience when shaving early in the morning.