Why do I keep trying Feather blades?

[shaffzane]

Because I have them still of course! Everytime I try them they eat my face up the first shave and then give me a great shave from sessions 2-5. I should just stick to the Merkur blades or try the Derby blades. For some reason, Feather blades and my face don't get along. Maybe I'll learn...but I do have 2 more blades.

RP

 

[hoselayer]

If the first shave is the only bad one, then try corking. Should take down the "first blade" feel.

 

[bman40]

Because I have them still of course! Everytime I try them they eat my face up the first shave and then give me a great shave from sessions 2-5. I should just stick to the Merkur blades or try the Derby blades. For some reason, Feather blades and my face don't get along. Maybe I'll learn...but I do have 2 more blades.

RP

dude - I share your pain - I have 26 of the damn things that I am nearly ready to trade away... I have tried them in:
(corked and un-corked)
47 aristocrat - OMG - micro-derm abrasion / peel every shave
58 Superspeed - nearly as bad as the Aristocrat
British Tech - almost tamed
62 Gillette slim - need to lower the setting so much it takes 5 passes to get smooth, which = irritation again.

The only razor they came close to a comfortable shave with was the Tech, but even then I was a 'red-neck' all day...I've never cut myself with them, but they leave me red and sore....

I am getting rid of them for Derby Extras, and maybe in a year - when I Run out of Derby's and my technique improves, I'll try them again....

Barry

 

[Bluestaco]

Peer pressure. You're just trying to be one of the cool kids!

(Jus' kiddin'...)

+1 on the corking. They're pretty harsh, not for every razor, and not for everybody, but a gentle cork pass made a pretty impressive difference for me.

 

[FlatFork]

I can only use them in my Tech, in anything else it's a bloodbath.

 

[mdunn]

If the first shave is the only bad one, then try corking. Should take down the "first blade" feel.

corking?

 

[hoselayer]

corking?

Go here......

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20396&highlight=corking

 

[Must Dash]

Everytime I try them they eat my face up the first shave and then give me a great shave from sessions 2-5. I should just stick to the Merkur blades or try the Derby blades.

Perhaps use a Merkur or Derby for the first shave, then a Feather for shaves 2-5. That should solve your problem.

Cheers


Jeremy

 

[myuu]

I tried them the other day with horrible results but today it was absolutely amazing! I got to try it thanks to the generosity of Matt (mightemacs) but I was wondering where I can buy a full 100 of them? I haven't found any online stores that sell them in that amount.

 

[MaduroMan_wcp]

there are some razors that just don't work with feathers. i have had the best luck with my fat boy but use em in everything EXCEPT any pre 1935 razor...

 

[Roman414]

Jeez! You pay big bucks for razors and badger brushes, then you are too cheap to throw away a few 20 cent blades? You would rather walk around with a red, irritated neck? There are so many different blade brands out there, and they are so inexpensive relative to all the other shave gear we buy. I tossed a ten-pack of Derbies because I didn't like the shave and didn't require therapy for it.
I have fifty Treet Blues (only cost me five bucks) that are going to end up in the same trash can if I can't solve the rust problem. Dipping in alcohol, as one member suggested, didn't do any good.