Feather Artist Club SS, the redheaded stepchild of razors

Hi all. I've tried the Feather AC non folding SS recently (after watching probably every YouTube video available, and reading whatever I can about the right technique), but it was horrible. I've prepped, tried both using oil and/or shaving cream/soap, but again, it was horrible. I've tried placing it flat against my skin, then look for the right angle, but no matter what, it was tugging and scraping, whether I stretched my skin or not (some claim that the round edge stretches the skin sufficiently by itself - I think GeoF from shavenation uploaded a video about it). I've used no pressure at all, and the blade was a feather light. Any tips? Could it be the blades? I'll try it a few more times, but I'm not optimistic about the result.

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Get a Feather Pro blade or a Feather Pro Guard blade. NEVER USE THE FEATHER LIGHT BLADES! They are narrower than normal and require that you use pressure, which is a great way to irritate and cut yourself.

If you find that the Feather Pro or Guard is still horrible, then this razor is not for you. But with the right blade, it might be. Yesterday, I got one of the best shaves of my life with it. I'm very comfortable with it now, but it still requires that I use no pressure, short strokes, and stretch the skin when possible. Also, as I've gotten better with it, I'm using various parts of the blade on certain areas, for example, just the tip on certain places on my neck, the middle for my cheeks, so on. I think it rewards perseverance but this is shaving, do what makes you happy.

Well, I guess now I'll have to think what to do with the feather light cartridge now...

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I've had great results with the Pro Guard Blades.

Well, I guess now I'll have to think what to do with the feather light cartridge now...

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Dump it

Well, I guess now I'll have to think what to do with the feather light cartridge now...

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Dump it

Yeah, but I hate making more trash when someone might use it (after all, people buy this). I'll see who I can donate it to.

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I've had great results with the Pro Guard Blades.

Me too. Also like the Kai version, though they're nearly identical. Some people think of them as training wheels for the regular Feather Pros. I don't. I find the shave they give is just as close. I also find they last longer.

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Well, I guess now I'll have to think what to do with the feather light cartridge now...

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Dump it

Yeah, but I hate making more trash when someone might use it (after all, people buy this). I'll see who I can donate it to.

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True. PIF or trade or sell it here.

I'm really interested in getting a Feather Artist Club straight razor. Specifically the non folding version.

I only have limited experience with "straight razor shaving" but I don't like the upkeep and maintenance of the razor needed before and after your shave. For me this is particular annoying because I have to shave before work and only have a 45 minute window from waking up and being out the door for work.

So the feather artist club appeals to me.

I was wondering for those people who use it. After a few months of using it, is the shave time with it comparable with the shave time you take with a DE razor? Or does it take longer?

And how well built does it feel? I know there is mechanical spring in the head to hold the blade in place, so I'm worried that will eventually fail in a few years.

I can shave very quickly with a DE. Not with the Feather AC unless I keep it to one or two passes. But when I try to rush it and still do a third pass, the blood flows. It's really not a razor to be used when time is of the essence. I usually shave at night, so I can take my time, stretch the skin, and enjoy it. As far as build quality, I seriously doubt it will break or fail, even with the flange that acts as a spring. It's a very durable razor.

I can shave very quickly with a DE. Not with the Feather AC unless I keep it to one or two passes. But when I try to rush it and still do a third pass, the blood flows. It's really not a razor to be used when time is of the essence. I usually shave at night, so I can take my time, stretch the skin, and enjoy it. As far as build quality, I seriously doubt it will break or fail, even with the flange that acts as a spring. It's a very durable razor.

Thank you for the info stroppinlad.

I guess I might pick it up when money is available and use it as a weekend shaver.

I started with an SS and then upgraded to the teakwood DX.

I use my DX folding razor when I travel, and though I can still get a somewhat quicker shave with a DE, it is not significantly quicker. But I usually take close to 30 minutes with my straight razors in the morning, and this is easily cut in half with the Feather. It is an excellent shaver, but I do not enjoy it as much as a straight, mainly because the feedback and smoothness are better for me with a hollow grind straight. The balance on the Feather is very nice, but again, I prefer the feel of an actual straight razor over it.