I’ve been using the leaf razor to shave my head and trim up my beard. It has a pivoting head with three blades. You use DE blades and break them in half. I’ve been using the green box of the Gillette 7 o’clock and while it gives a good shave, I’d like something closer.
Has anybody used feather blades on their scalp and if so, how was it?
Anybody wanna trade for my 7 o’clock’s. I have about 50 blades but I’d be glad to swap for 25 or 30. Also, where is the best place to buy 50 blades. I see eBay I can get them for about 18 bucks for 50 and since I have Amazon prime that would be a good price with the shipping included.
Feather blades
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kaptain_zero
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Re: Feather blades
Hi Sam,
I have been shaving my head for over a year now with the Leaf. It's the only blade I can use. Feathers last me 3 shaves. I also have a vintage bulk box of Feathers from the last century and they are sharper than current stock. I get 3 shaves with either new or vintage, but the edge for comfort would have to go to the vintage stock I have so I use them sparingly. And no, I'm afraid I'm not willing to trade for Gillette blades (which were my favorites for face shaving).
Regards
Chris
I have been shaving my head for over a year now with the Leaf. It's the only blade I can use. Feathers last me 3 shaves. I also have a vintage bulk box of Feathers from the last century and they are sharper than current stock. I get 3 shaves with either new or vintage, but the edge for comfort would have to go to the vintage stock I have so I use them sparingly. And no, I'm afraid I'm not willing to trade for Gillette blades (which were my favorites for face shaving).
Regards
Chris
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Sam
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Re: Feather blades
Thank you Chris. I get a very good shave with the Gillette I am using. I’ve also found that if I use my wife’s hair conditioner, rather than shave cream, using the Firebird electric shaver does a bang up job. I can feel that it is not as close as using my leaf razor but if you look at me from a foot away, you couldn’t tell the difference.