Rushed shave + Feather + newbie=

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by ekf1204, Apr 8, 2014.

  1. ekf1204

    ekf1204 Member

    A surprisingly good shave actually. The alarm didn't go off this morning and I almost reverted to a cartridge to try and make up lost time. Decided to give it a go with the DE and the 3rd shave with the Feather Blade which had the potential to go horribly wrong.

    My first shave with the Feather started was less than ideal to say the least - several weepers and a bit if irritation. The 2nd shave was much better and I was pleased with the results today.

    After about a month into it, this is getting easier.
     
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  2. Lutebro

    Lutebro Well-Known Member

    Good for you... I was thinking I was going to see a bloodbath but happy not to!
     
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  3. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Yup! I was thinking stitches.
     
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  4. SRNewb

    SRNewb Well-Known Member

    I've used a Feather for the third time as well, yesterday. No bloodletting with either three shaves, but I'm not feeling any dulling of this blade. So far, I like them. Glad you had a good shave today!
     
  5. bzero007

    bzero007 Active Member

    Good job! Not a fan of rushed shaves but they happen. Usually when im running short on time I do a nice two pass.
     
  6. Sontag

    Sontag Well-Known Member

    ^^^That^^^ is what I was expecting when I read the title; glad it turned out well for you, ekf1204.

    Feathers are not very forgiving, but they are one of my favorite blades.
     
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  7. markjnewcomb

    markjnewcomb Well-Known Member

    I started out with feather blades. They force you to learn correct technique. Feathers should not be feared. They feel much smoother after you have been using them for a month or so.
     
  8. ekf1204

    ekf1204 Member

    Still making my way through a blade sampler. I think the issue I had with the first shave had more to do with technique.

    Not sure what blade is next up.
     
  9. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    They should sell third shave Feathers...
     
  10. snatale42

    snatale42 New Member

    The feathers are nice. I was a little iffy on them at first as I heard they were very agressive but I dont think so. I learned not to push them past 3 shaves though (for me atleast). I've had really good luck with Astra's as well.
     
  11. azsteelman

    azsteelman Member

    Ha! Glad it worked out. I opened this thread expecting to read about a trip to the ER!
     
  12. Ryan B

    Ryan B Knight of the Soapocracy

    I get awesome results when I put a Feather blade in my Schick Krona.

    I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself with that shave.
     
  13. lobomalo72

    lobomalo72 Member

    Some ppl say that the second shave with a feather blade is better then the first. I didn't notice. But I was able to tell when it was time to change it out. Congrats on your good shave.
     

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