#41
Very similar. I get awesome shaves with my Feather SS with either the pro or pro-guard blades. While my speed has picked up considerably from when I first started with the Feather, I can't go nearly as quickly as with a DE. The Feather adds a good 10 mins to the routine.
#42
I'm using the Pro Super blades and have just changed from using the AC RG (which has the same head as the DX) to the AC SS which has a different head with skin-stretching "bump" on the jaws.
They are both equally efficient but the SS is a much easier shave - that extra "bump" is a master stroke!


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#43

Member
Middleton, ID
I shaved every day in November with my Feather AC with Pro blades. By the end of the month I was getting consistent two pass DFS with no irritation. I have really grown to like this razor.

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#44
I am so glad to hear that! Be sure to try the Guard blades too. You can order a sample from tryablade.com so you don't have to pay for a whole pack. I find that they make the AC as forgiving as a straight, but without losing any of the sharpness.

Shave on, bro.

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#45
I bought the SS yesterday as a Xmas present to myself.

Tried it the first time today and I loved it.

For the most part the learning curve wasn't that bad. Though I did nick myself under the chin 3 times, but the rest of my face was fine.

Practice should reduce such issues in the future. So far, I love it and it was a great purchase.
#46
Great! Be sure to give the Pro Guard blades a try! They really pretty much put an end to nicks for me.

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#47
Thank you for the tip.

I will for sure pick some up next time I'm shopping for shaving supplies.
#48
If you PM I'd be glad to send you one.

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#49
Thanks Stroppinglad for your generous offer. And I appreciate the kind gesture.

But the professional blades are sufficient for me at this point of time.

After using the SS for a whole week, I think I'm at the point where I have the muscle memory to at least go through three passes without nicking myself. Or at least they are at a minimum.
#50

The Dude Abides
Florida
The SS is a pretty safe razor to learn on. About as well protected as one can get in a shave / straight type razor. Next step up would be a DX or a Kai, and some guarded blades.


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