1st time using Feather blades...

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Kokak, Jul 6, 2017.

  1. Kokak

    Kokak Well-Known Member

    Had my 1st shave with a Feather blade in my Rockwell 6S this morning. It was amazing! No irritation, weepers or cuts. Just a really smooth and comfortable post shave feel.
    I have been using Gillette SB and Astra SP blades to date. I have tested Dorco, Treet and Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow. The Astra SP has been my go to blade with the Gillette SB close behind.
    I will be pulling the trigger on picking up 100 of these Feather blades today.
     
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  2. Terry Williams

    Terry Williams Well-Known Member

    They are awesome until they go bad; then, they are hell. But, if you buy by the hundred, then you save a little and can toss them without feeling out of pocket too much. If you get 4 shaves out of a Feather, then it's a little less than $0.10 per shave. GSBs are a little cheaper and Astra's a lot cheaper; something like $0.04 per shave (4 shaves).

    I love GSB. They work well in nearly all of my razors. Not so much with Astra SP or Feather SS. In all but the Rockwell (6S & 6C) the Astra and Feathers feel harsh to me (Astra more so, but the Feathers are still a bit harsh). Lots of other blades feel the same (Dorco, Kai, etc.). Seems like the Rockwell has somehow engineered a lot of comfort in the shave. I love Feather blades in the Rockwell and in the Gillette Tech. For some I think the Rockwell seems too mild (maybe the Tech, too). So, maybe that's it. But, Feathers are damn sharp! A sharp blade in a mild razor is 'da bomb (IMHO). They will clean you up and make you pretty (if there is no blood; but there is less chance for blood). But, when they are done being sharp, then they feel like scraping your face with a rip saw blade. For me, the comfort stops at about 3-4 shaves.

    If you have another razor, try a Feather in that one and see if you notice the same as me.
     
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  3. Zykris

    Zykris Well-Known Member

    Feathers are hate/tolerate sorts. Brand new hurt like heck even with no pressure in either my German Slant 37 or Ming Shi Adjustable. If I palm strop the blade, it's either tolerable/ above average. I seem to have more luck with comfortable shaves with the Wilkinson blades thus far in my limited blade usage. But glad to hear it's working out for you!
     
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  4. BigMark83

    BigMark83 [...........] this space intentionally left blank

    Feathers are definitely the most classic case of YMMV , Imo. You either love them or hate them. I really wanted to like them, but they bite me , even when used in a Krona.
     
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  5. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    I really like them, but it wasn't always that way.
     
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  6. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    My experience with Feathers:
    1st shave...rough
    2-3rd shave...excellent
    4th shave...crap shoot.
    Sooo, I denim strop my new blades and toss them after three. All's right with the world. :)
     
  7. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    My experience also. Shaves 2-4! One is always a little rougher than two.
     
  8. Kokak

    Kokak Well-Known Member

    Well, if my second shave is going to be better than this mornings... I will pick up 200 blades!
     
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  9. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    It's a general observation of many on TSD with regard to Feather.
     
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  10. dustmite

    dustmite Well-Known Member

    I get around 7 shaves out of all my blades, Feather included. I used them exclusively for about 6 years, and they're the first blade I put in any new-to-me razor.
     
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  11. blashe

    blashe Well-Known Member

    they are very good blades but only for 3-4 shaves
     
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  12. John Beeman

    John Beeman Little chicken in hot water

    I get at least 6 shaves out of a Feather but no more than 8 - excellent blade if they work for you
     
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  13. Christopher Powell

    Christopher Powell Well-Known Member

    I'm just over 3 years into traditional wet shaving and I have still never used a Feather blade. I don't really know why. Maybe because of their reputation for being sharp and/or aggressive. Eventually I will get around to trying the infamous Feather blade !!!
     
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  14. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Feather is my favorite blade. GSB and Astra are right up there with them. Excellent choices
     

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