Upcoming Show Topic #2 - Shavettes VS Straight Razors Opinions / Pros / Cons

[BarberDave]

In perusing the threads a good discussion on the merits of both Shavettes, Weck Styles, and traditional straights Give us your thoughts

 

[woodpusher]

@Somnos/Ed would like to know everyone's horror stories about slices, cuts, gashes, and whatnot associated with using straights.

 

[NurseDave]

@Somnos/Ed would like to know everyone's horror stories about slices, cuts, gashes, and whatnot associated with using straights.

LOLOLOLOL!!! Evil

 

[Michael P]

Good topic! Would like to hear your thoughts on the differences in technique, if any, between the two. I've always found the shavette needed an even lighter pressure and could be used with a slightly more steep angle (spine a bit more away from the face).

 

[Somnos]

@Somnos/Ed would like to know everyone's horror stories about slices, cuts, gashes, and whatnot associated with using straights.

....ahhhh, no! Just the happy moments damn it! I want all “rainbows and puppies and stuff!!”

 

[BarberDave]

@Somnos/Ed would like to know everyone's horror stories about slices, cuts, gashes, and whatnot associated with using straights.

Evil indeed

 

[BarberDave]

....ahhhh, no! Just the happy moments damn it! I want all “rainbows and puppies and stuff!!”

I shaved a puppy did not come out well , it is now a cat.... not quite sure how that happened might be pressure or scything action hmmmmm

 

[Somnos]

I shaved a puppy did not come out well , it is now a cat.... not quite sure how that happened might be pressure or scything action hmmmmm

Back to your hermit cave...and take @NurseDave and @woodpusher with ya!

Or maybe the Feather SS won’t be so bad....

 

[NurseDave]

Hey, I posted several videos where I shaved with a shavettes with no issues. You just need to stick with the pros.

 

[Somnos]

@NurseDave i have been scouring YouTube checking out all forms of videos. I will take it slow and listen to the pros! This thread I will following closely. However, @woodpusher no “Frankie Says Blue Steel” t-shirt for you!

 

[BarberDave]

Shavette schmavette. Go right to the real thing... err ooops i am supposed to be non-bias. Hehe

 

[BarberDave]

Back to your hermit cave...and take @NurseDave and @woodpusher with ya!

Or maybe the Feather SS won’t be so bad....

Party in the hermit cave!!! Free Gold and unending power. Only $9.99. But wait there’s more.........

 

[dangerousdon]

I will leave the experts to discuss this one...as I have not mastered any of these. If anyone is interested in what NOT to do with a Barber Straight with a DE blade...watch this:

 

[Majorrich]

Shavettes have their place, I believe they can be a cruel mistress in training technique being quick to punish lapses in angle and pressure issues. The AC style shavettes to a far lesser degree. They can come pretty close to a true straight experience, although the blades are shorter. But.. if one can master these, going to a true straight is a beautiful thing. Straights however, are not without their little problems too. Gotta keep ‘em honed and stropped. Dry! (Especially for the majority of my straights) and careful not to drop them lest the deform or crack.

 

[August West]

I shaved a puppy did not come out well , it is now a cat.... not quite sure how that happened might be pressure or scything action hmmmmm

 

[DeepSea]

Switching between traditional straight razor and AC style straight razors while learning, what are your thoughts on this?

 

[Somnos]

I love Sphinx as a breed. Except you have to exfoliate them and slather them in sunblock!!! Personality is awesome and it would have to be....just look at em!

 

[BarberDave]

Thanks for the topic starters folks, Thanks thread is closed Thanks