Which Shavette did you use Today?

Ever sense we spoke of using a Pro Guard vs the Professional, I have been using the same unguarded blade. Not that it performs better than the guarded. Perhaps the unguarded just makes me more careful.

 

You should try the Professional Super. It is in a class by itself. Higher caliper and wider than ALL other AC type blades.

PM me an address and I'll mail you one.

 

Oh, and I do like the proguards. Smooth shavers.

 

Damnation, is there a higher level??? Okay, I'll get some. LOL!

So, they should be here Monday, EC.

 

I hope you like them. I just don't think I have used anything that severs my facial hair with such ease.

Using a Kai Captain Original now. Comparable to Feather Pro Reg. and Schick Proline IMO.

Coming up... Kai Captain Mild and Kai Captain Sharpblade. Then another Pro Super for a refresher.

 

If you don't hear from me you know I bled out. At least no more drama from me over sharpen razors....LOL!!...if that occurs.

 

I work where we supply a 'man down alarm'. It is a beeper like gizmo to be worn on your belt if you are alone in part of the facility infrequently traveled. Goes off if you hit the buttons or are on the ground too long.

 

An 89 cent super cheapie Chinese with plastic monkeytail and slide-out blade holder. Shave was very meh but it worked. Blade was my usual shavette blade, a Feather half DE blade. Nice and close, but a couple of weepers and a tiny nick under the nose. Anyone looking at this type because of budget concerns would be better off with one of the $3-$4 swingback types, which hold the blade a bit more securely but are still dead cheap.

 

I used the Feather SS again. @Edison Carter recommended some Feather Super Professionals. These blades are due tomorrow.

 

Be aware, I think they die quicker than some of the others

 

Thank you for the heads up. They are less expensive than the Pro Guards.

 

The AC Super Professionals arrived. I was eager to give them a try. Not disappointed and actually impressed with the degree of effectiveness. I did a usual three pass, but could have easily stopped at two.

My little Feather SS was my SR gateway in July 2018. I used Pro Guard until a forum member sent some Professionals. @Edison Carter recommended the "supers" and I'm glad he did.

 

Glad you like them. I did test the ProGuards because you used them. Very, very smooth shavers. And I think they outlast the Supers. I'll keep some of both around.

Some folks do not like the bump the SS has. I've never used one to compare so I don't know. There are plenty of knockoffs of the Feather DX for not a lot of $. Most are not the folding type though. I didn't want to fumble around with a separate blade guard so I went for the DX folder. I like it.

 

I'm pleased you considered my appreciation for the Pro Guards. I think you cautioned me these supers are short lived. The package came with 20 blades. I tend to be able to use manufactured blades a long time basically because I am cheap...LOL!!

I've ignored the Feather SS for straights, but think these blades will cause me to give the old boy a few more days to develop. Thank you, @Edison Carter

 

Used the Feather SS and Super Professional AC blade again.

 

Feather SS/ AC Super Professional (3)

 

Another good result with the Super Professional and Feather SS. This might be the 4th or 5th shave with this blade.

 

Is this "Shavette March"?

 

Feather Artist Club DX Limited Edition

 

March 3 Madness

I Imagine the young ball player who got the Louisville Slugger made from the discard of the Jayaruh 367 is always wishing to know what lucky wet shaver is out there whipping lather with the business end of his bat. I just love the simple beauty in striking color it displays.

The brush and the GSB blade round up the indulgent portion of the shave today.

Derby stick, sufficient lather. Smells like Ivory soap.

The $14 shavette (Focus R21 Evolution) with the recessed blade and sissy corner guards is able to come in at minimal shsving angles, has a nice reach and balancd handling.

Paying particular attention today, I noticed that the description of my shaving stroke is not totally accurate. I usually say that I start flat and slightly roll the blade in until I feel it. I actually am beginning the stroke at the same time. I only go in enough to get a cutting sensation which happens best in motion . Could be why I usually need 3-4 pass shaves over 1&2. A little like tightening bolts, where you learn to balance the amount of energy required to get-er-done enough to hold without rounding off or stripping the hardware.

I came into edge forward shaving devices from straights, which many recommended. That does carry a steeper investment and makes this a great option for those who want to learn at a minimum cost. Having the covered corners is just a safety plus. I figure you can run out and buy that spike point razor later.