Which Shavette did you use Today?

Thanks for the heads up! I have a few turkish soaps and brushes. All good stuff. I am not sure how I feel about the country right now... but I am going to check into these razors.

 

Univinlions Kai Captain Clone

 

SOTD

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A shave I'll never get tired of.....



More often, I'm finding myself picking up a shavette for the 'quick shave'.

Stirling Blood on Steel 2019 soap and aftershave
Stirling Tuxedo
Focus R21 Evolution plastic doodad barbering tool.

 

Great play by play ! Meanwhile I’m still having trouble loading the blade straight. I get it but it takes forever


Still getting used to my Focus R21 non plastic doodad barbering tool


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Very nice, Bill!

 

Oct 21
This evening, I had a fantastic shave with my Dovo Shavette!

 

Parker SR1 w/ Vincent Sigma blades

First full shave with these blades. Slightly more forgiving than a standard DE blade

 

I've never bee a fan of that particular loading mechanism, partly for the tedious process of loading it, partly because I don't like the way it holds the blade. It's one of my least favorite shavettes, but mine is a cheaper one than yours. How is the shave experience with yours?

 

I have to admit it took me a few tries to get the feel of loading the blade right .. but once I did I have to say my shave experience has been great with it . Feels balanced in hand . Using Bolzano Superinox blades get a close shave with it going with the grain and across .. still a beginner with a shavette haven’t gotten the courage to go against the grain yet

I also purchased a bluebeards Revenge at the same time that I purchased the Focus.
That’s a nice shavette as well .. I’ve been alternating between the two
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All good stuff. Just keep doing what you're doing, perfecting technique with the grain (WTG). When you're ready, try across the grain (XTG) on a cheek, and then eventually you'll progress to against the grain (ATG). It's also worth noting that not everyone goes ATG, at least not all the time. If you haven't already try and condition yourself to switching hands and see how that goes.

 

Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately switching hands would prove rather difficult due to an injury that left my right hand unstable when it comes to delicate tasks like shaving . Other than that , patience and practice for a solid one handed technique.
To get a really good shave I need to go ATG .. my beard grows in every direction imaginable
For now just using my DE to finish everything up
Which kind of shavette are you using?


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We can only work within our limitations. Cleaning up with the DE until you are ready is a sound plan.

I use a variety of straights and shavettes. My preferred shavettes are usually those that take Artist Club blades. I find that they find that they give me a superb shave, while also being somewhat forgiving......kind of like a straight razor. Blade life is great too.

But I also dabble with a Weck Sextoblade (post #341 above), Dovo Shavette with shaper blades, and the occasional half-DE shavette (posts #363 and 368). I can't believe that shaving has become a hobby, but that's where I am (along with many others on this forum)

 

I only have the Dovo shavette and I also use the Personna hairshaper blades and the regular 1/2 DE blades. I get great shaves with both, but I agree that the hairshaper blades are better.

 

It’s funny you say that.. I always loved getting a shave at the barbershop. And after getting one I said why not .. let me learn myself .. now I can’t stop looking at all the different products to try and research.. I know I’m just scratching the tip of the iceberg .. but it’s become a fun hobby . My wife doesn’t get my new found obsession. But she tolerates so far

Once I develop a solid technique with a shavette , I’m looking to get into straight razors. I know they require more work , but some of them are just so beautiful


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SOTD
Lather: Palmira Serbian shave cream
Razor: Kai Captain w/ Kai mild blade
Post: Castle Forbes Lavender A/S balm

 

Bargain Shave
Lather: Palmolive shave stick
Razor: Vincent VT-1321 w/ Kai Captain Standard blade
Post: Shea Moisture A/S Elixir

 

Hey, Anthony! How are you doing with your shavette shaving?

 

SOTD - Another bargain shave
Lather: Albus Palmira Serbian shave soap
Razor: Spilo Magic shavette w/ Gillette Silver Blue blade
Post: Aqua Velva Ice Sport A/S splash

 

Univinlions Kai Captain Clone w/ Feather Pro Super blade