first time feather

[jpq5]

Its been a while since I've checked in, so here it is. Just finished shaving with a feather blade for the first time. I've been "proper" wet shaving for about a year and finally got up the courage to load up my barber pole 38c. I can see why these blade are so well liked. Only did two passes and got the same results compared to my usual three or four. Got a couple of cuts due to preexisting blemishes, so next time I'll slow it down a bit and use slightly less pressure. Overall it was a great shave and I will most likely be stocking up on these bad boys.

Happy shaving to all,
Jake.

[marsos52]

happy hloidays jake

yes the feathers offer a sharpness that all others cant compare too.

but before you take in stock of those blades, it would be a good idea to use them for a while.. so many guys find that useing feathers over the long haul doesnt work ...

i think they call it skin thinning or something like that..

also see how many shaves a blade gives you too,, many only get 2 or 3 shaves from a blade.. and thats another deal breaker

hope they work out for you
marc

[jww]

I have said on a few occasions that the perfect match for my undated gold Tech is a feather -- just perfect - absolutely perfect.

[m3m0ryleak]

Jake, I'd give my face at least eight hours before jumping into a large purchase of Feathers. My first shave with a Feather went well, very close,no weepers or nicks BUT ~ 12 hours later my face had gone pink like a case of windburn. As always, YMMV.

[Shave4Fun]

I have said on a few occasions that the perfect match for my undated gold Tech is a feather -- just perfect - absolutely perfect.

Ditto, Wendell. The Feathers are sharp and the Tech is mild. I also have used them in a Blue Tip Super-Speed with good results. If you want a very close shave, Feather in a Tech!

Best,

Roger

[Racso_MS]

Used a "Feather" (gasp) in my Merkur Barberpole last night. Haven't used one in a while so I went real slow. Two passes and done, although my neck was a little tender/raw when finished. Lasted for only a short time and then I was good to go.

I'm going to use it for a while and see what happens. But I'm going to take my own advice: "It's not a race, it's my face".

[bernards66]

Jake, I also suggest that you go through a least a full pack or two of the Feathers before considering buying in greater bulk. As Marc said, in the longer haul those blades do not agree with a number of shavers, including myself.
Regards,
Gordon

[Pauldog]

They work well for a bunch of people in a slant bar razor. I've had good results there, too.

I don't remember if people have mentioned trying adjustable razors to see what setting would work. My guess would be that you'd use a somewhat lower setting than for most other blades.

Non-stainless blades are supposed to be sharper than stainless, but I wonder how the Feathers compare with non-stainless blades.

[bernards66]

Paul, There are exceptions, but for most of us who have issues with the Feather blades it is in ALL razors, not just some. At one time or another I've tried them in almost every razor I own, including a Slant and adjustables. It's just no go although that wasn't immediately apparent the first time I tried them. Regarding carbon steel blades, at least the old style of them, they did seem sharp but were harsh and pulled a good deal. Perhaps those current coated Treet blades are a little different, I don't know as I haven't tried them.
Regards,
Gordon

[CMur12]

Gordon, according to Squire the coated Dura Sharps have the same grind as the so-called "Black Beauties," which are a simple carbon steel blade. The Black Beauties are pretty sharp and reasonably smooth, but they don't last very long. The coating makes what is apparently the same blade smoother and much longer-lasting. The coated Dura Sharps are sharp and very smooth.

- Murray

[Squire]

Still hold that opinion Murray, these are good blades.

[Julius_Rodman]

Feathers cause me to respect the blade and let it do the work, and not to try anything dumb or aggressive.

There is nothing like them.

But I still take a break from them for a week or so.

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Kent