Just got my AlumiGoose V2

Quite a change from straight and DEvette shaving. It would be interesting to see what the same shaving time spent with the AlumiGoose V2 as the straight razor will produce. You could be making a case for the comfort, convenience and effectiveness of the AlumiGoose to replace the straight.

Has the Straight replaced the DEvette?

Hey, Roger, interesting questions, these. My straight technique is improving, but it's not to the point where 15 minutes straight vs. 15 minutes AlumiGoose would be an apples-to-apples comparison. But even without "scientific" testing, I think the answer has been clear since the early 20th century: a safety razor wins for convenience and pretty much ties for the quality of the shaves. An unguarded blade (straight or devette) has an advantage at the outer edges of closeness, IMO, but some may dispute this.

Nothing will ever replace my devettes! The ease and closeness of the shaves are incomparable. When the ATT SE was announced, I decided to try the Feather straight as a way of experiencing the Artist Club blades, and just for the sake of a new challenge. I thought this might be a "cost-effective" way of deciding whether to go for the ATT. Silly me. I've since acquired a Feather DX straight in addition to the SS; total outlay: about $350.  

Just did a full shave (almost 48 hours' growth) with the AlumiGoose V2. Three passes gave me a DFS with no problem. I transferred the ProSuper blade to the Feather DX for a 4th pass and BBS.

I prefer more blade-feel than the AlumiGoose provides, but I will definitely keep this razor loaded for times when a quick but effective shave is called for.  

Hey, Roger, interesting questions, these. My straight technique is improving, but it's not to the point where 15 minutes straight vs. 15 minutes AlumiGoose would be an apples-to-apples comparison. But even without "scientific" testing, I think the answer has been clear since the early 20th century: a safety razor wins for convenience and pretty much ties for the quality of the shaves. An unguarded blade (straight or devette) has an advantage at the outer edges of closeness, IMO, but some may dispute this.

Nothing will ever replace my devettes! The ease and closeness of the shaves are incomparable. When the ATT SE was announced, I decided to try the Feather straight as a way of experiencing the Artist Club blades, and just for the sake of a new challenge. I thought this might be a "cost-effective" way of deciding whether to go for the ATT. Silly me. I've since acquired a Feather DX straight in addition to the SS; total outlay: about $350.  

I get it, Carl. If I were fully able bodied, nowadays, I'd try a DEvette and a straight in a NY minute. But, alas, with my compromised affected right side I'm forced, by good sense plus a heavy dose of cowardice, to use less aggressive razors.

That said, my technique is improving to the point that I'm going to enlarge on my 6 vintage Gillettes that work well, for me, and include the ATT SE1 with Kronos handle along with an ATT S1 or S2 using the same handle.

As far as the "cost-effective"ness goes, your $350.00 and what I'm going to drop, shortly, is immaterial. Aren't we prepared to suffer those who ask."What do you need more than one fountain pen/razor for?"

Hey, Roger, interesting questions, these. My straight technique is improving, but it's not to the point where 15 minutes straight vs. 15 minutes AlumiGoose would be an apples-to-apples comparison. But even without "scientific" testing, I think the answer has been clear since the early 20th century: a safety razor wins for convenience and pretty much ties for the quality of the shaves. An unguarded blade (straight or devette) has an advantage at the outer edges of closeness, IMO, but some may dispute this.

Nothing will ever replace my devettes! The ease and closeness of the shaves are incomparable. When the ATT SE was announced, I decided to try the Feather straight as a way of experiencing the Artist Club blades, and just for the sake of a new challenge. I thought this might be a "cost-effective" way of deciding whether to go for the ATT. Silly me. I've since acquired a Feather DX straight in addition to the SS; total outlay: about $350.  

I get it, Carl. If I were fully able bodied, nowadays, I'd try a DEvette and a straight in a NY minute. But, alas, with my compromised affected right side I'm forced, by good sense plus a heavy dose of cowardice, to use less aggressive razors.

That said, my technique is improving to the point that I'm going to enlarge on my 6 vintage Gillettes that work well, for me, and include the ATT SE1 with Kronos handle along with an ATT S1 or S2 using the same handle.

As far as the "cost-effective"ness goes, your $350.00 and what I'm going to drop, shortly, is immaterial. Aren't we prepared to suffer those who ask."What do you need more than one fountain pen/razor for?"

Hey, wait a second, Roger, I resemble that remark (both sides of it)!

That said, my technique is improving to the point that I'm going to enlarge on my 6 vintage Gillettes that work well, for me, and include the ATT SE1 with Kronos handle along with an ATT S1 or S2 using the same handle.

That's terrific, Roger. The ATT razors are a pleasure to look at and use. (I have the H1 and H2, and the Kronos handle.) They're also pretty hefty, and I wonder how the weight will compare to your current razors. Personally I find that the extra heft encourages me to be more careful, but everybody's different, of course.

Aren't we prepared to suffer those who ask."What do you need more than one fountain pen/razor for?"

My policy is: Don't tell, don't ask. I don't tell them how many I have, and (usually) they don't ask.

Oh, I lied when I said my total recent outlay was $350. When you include the AlumiGoose, it comes to $450. But, hey, that's about the cost of a Broadway show and a nice dinner for two. When you get home, all you have in the morning is memories, but tomorrow I will still have my three razors.

Oh, I lied when I said my total recent outlay was $350. When you include the AlumiGoose, it comes to $450. But, hey, that's about the cost of a Broadway show and a nice dinner for two. When you get home, all you have in the morning is memories, but tomorrow I will still have my three razors.

Ha! The rational used by enthusiasts in any endeavor. You're lucky to have Robin, as am I with Helen, who let us have our playthings without complaint.

You're lucky to have Robin, as am I with Helen, who let us have our playthings without complaint.

Truer words were never typed, Roger.