What shavette did you use today?

Focus Slim Al shavette
Astra SP snapped (fresh)
Dscosmetics brush handle with Shave Forge horse hair brush.
Cella soap and matching aftershave splash

Awesome Cella soap and it is easy to whip up. The horse hair is a little floppy but it gets the job done.

Very nice two pass shave with no blood loss. The Slim is a joy to use and I appreciate Bill @Edison Carter letting me drive it. The alum was a little warm in a few spots but nothing unbearable.

I hope every one has a great Wednesday!

 

Tedalus Essence. Like the magnetic blade cover. Hate hinged handles. The grip is too awkward. I will have a chance to try a couple of Kamisori style shavettes in the near future. Looking forward to that.

 

So.....then your original spelling may have been an honest review?

 

No not tedious, just difficult to use.

 

I figured it was an auto-correct issue, but I couldn't help it.

I use both folding and non-folding shavettes, and I have to agree that scales do sometimes get in the way. Some are intimidated by the non-folding (Kamisori type) razors, thinking they're challenge to hold. But I find that's not the case at all.

 

Focus Slim Al shavette
Astra SP snapped (2)
Mitchell’s Wool Fat soap
Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Stetson aftershave splash

 

First use of a shavette for me. The Irving Barber Company razor with an AC blade was a nice intro.

Can’t say I wasn’t apprehensive about the blade staying in place… but I powered through.

Fun addition to the straight game.
Enjoy your shave.
Tom

 

Vanta Soligen shavette
Astra SP snapped (2)
Dscosmetics synthetic brush
Fine Snake Bite soap (old formula)
Royal Copenhagen cologne

 

Kai Kamisori Shavette (just arrived)
Feather Proguard blade
Home made PSO
Sara’s Creations shave soap
Badger brush

Still getting used to this style. Opted to shave in a chair by the sink, rather than in the shower, so I could do this with glasses on. I definitely like this style better than the hinged ones. I did get a couple of little nicks on my thighs, but none on the calves. No problem switching hands with this type.

 

Vanta Soligen shavette
Feather blade-snapped (fresh)
Hembree Delrin handle with synthetic knot
Soap Commander Honor shave soap
Royal Copenhagen cologne

 

Dovo shavette
Feather snapped blade (2)
Hembree Delrin brush handle with synthetic knot
Mike's Natural Soap - Honeysuckle
Stetson aftershave splash

 

Thank you for the guidance.

 

The blades were pretty good. The shave was close and without irritation. As to getting a couple of nicks, I blame my own technique in 2 respects;
1)I'm new to shavettes & didn't always maintain the right angle
2) Leg hair can, like facial hair, grow in a couple of different directions, which is definitely the case on my thighs. The inside of the thigh is trickiest for me.

 

Did a second shave with the Kai and the Proguard blade. I used the same blade for a second shave & it was fine. As I know I can get 2 shaves out of a DE blade, I had concerns about this (lots of “real estate” & only one edge).
I am getting a handle (pun intended) on the angle & technique. Still got a couple of little nicks on my thighs, which are always a tricky area to shave.

I do enjoy the closeness of the shaves. I can go one to two days longer before I really need another shave. Only downside is that the blades cost a lot more.

 

Feather Kamisori with Proguard blade.
Bergamot PSO
Sara’s Creations shave soap
Silver tip badgers brush
Post-shave skin lotion

Nice & close but a little irritation. Maybe I used a bit too much pressure at times.

 

Great review, Ryan! How do you like the Feather Super in the Tedalus? It’s become my blade of choice in that razor.