Reddit Reddit reviews Feather Black SS Folding Handle Razor

We found 11 Reddit comments about Feather Black SS Folding Handle Razor. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Men's Shaving & Hair Removal Products
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Men's Straight Shaving Razors
Feather Black SS Folding Handle Razor
Super-engineered resin handle for excellent gripFeather has created the most innovative razor in the worldHeat-resistant gum handle (up to 135 C, 275 F).Additional razor blades not included.Length:Body 5.6 inch, Handle 4.8 inch
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11 Reddit comments about Feather Black SS Folding Handle Razor:

u/Jerry_is_not_my_name · 8 pointsr/wicked_edge

I asked a similar question myself a little while ago, especially about the difference between Shavettes and straights. I don't think Shavettes are especially looked down upon, they are just a lot more different to straights than they first appear. /u/xman1971 suggested a Feather SS or AC brand of shavette which on amazon are around $60-$80. http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Folding-Handle-Razor-Black/dp/B008CF6KMC . I ultimately went with a shave-ready straight from Sam ( /u/roctraitor ) which should be arriving on Sunday. He sells lots of different models, strops and a lot are around $45. He would be able to answer most of your question. Hope this helps a little.

u/arbarnes · 5 pointsr/wicked_edge

There are three types of inexpensive "straight razors" sold on Amazon. The most common is not a straight razor at all, it's a hair shaper that takes half a double-edge blade. Here is an example. And while they're okay for touching up sideburns or beard lines, they're the wrong tool for the job if you want to shave your face.

Second are the prop razors, a/k/a RSOs, or razor-shaped objects. They're perfect if you're going to be putting on a production of Sweeney Todd, but that's all they're good for. Here is an example. The geometry only bears a passing resemblance to a real straight razor, and the blade is inexpensive steel that won't hold an edge suitable for shaving.

Third are the scam artists' razors. Amazon Marketplace is the habitat of numerous vendors whose sole purpose in life is to sell unusable razors by false advertising. Here is an example. These are actual straight razors, but they're typically made in Pakistan or China, and the quality is extremely low. An expert honemeister might (emphasis on might) be able to fix one of these up and make it usable, but that will cost you many times the price of the razor, and that's only if you can find someone willing to work on it. More importantly, "usable" is the best you can hope for. Note that some vendors sell the same crap razors for a lot more money - you don't get what you pay for. Other vendors (many of whom have great Amazon reviews) claim that these $5 razors have been honed to shave readiness (example). Generally speaking, they're either woefully misinformed as to how a straight razor should shave, or they're flat-out lying.

Finally, there are real, decent-quality razors available on Amazon. Here is an example. These razors are not inexpensive, and they do not come shave-ready. If you buy one, you will need to send it out to a honemeister, which is going to set you back another $20+.

If you want an inexpensive straight razor, /u/RocTraitor has a bunch of listings on /r/Shave_Bazaar. Take a look at his Regular, Clearance, and Christmas listings, or just get a "sight unseen" razor and strop.

If you're determined to buy on Amazon, the only open razor I'd recommend is a Feather Artist Club. It isn't a straight razor because it uses replaceable blades, and the blades are fairly expensive, but it's actually designed for full-face shaving. I still prefer a real straight razor, but the AC is at least a viable alternative.

u/zomborger · 2 pointsr/gifsthatendtoosoon

That barber used a shavette rather than a straight razor. It's more sanitary and you don't have to worry about stropping since the blades are disposable. I'm guessing the one used in the video is made by Feather. Feather has some of the sharpest and highest quality blades on the market probably because their primary products are medical blades.

This is the one I have but they also make a folding handle one. The blades used are disposables like this (there's a picture of the blade in the item description).

u/iamsms · 2 pointsr/Wetshaving

This is the best Feather AC club razor I ever used. Very smooth, easy to use, cheap, durable. AFAIK, this is also the razor those blades are designed for.

u/xman1971 · 1 pointr/wicked_edge

CJB Shavette is probably your best bet as it is cheap and uses Feather AC blades- here's one on sale on Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-CJB-Straight-Kamisori-Razor-similar-to-Feather-artist-club-single-edge-ac/253491236810?epid=2254421540&hash=item3b05414fca:g:r2IAAOSw8d5ZTGeO

Also you may want to give the Irving Barber Company Shavette a try. It uses several kinds of blades including Feather ones BUT it does cost more https://irvingbarberco.com/collections/razors

Lastly, feather ss is on amazon for like 65 bucks.
https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Folding-Handle-Razor-Black/dp/B008CF6KMC/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1527258891&sr=8-1&keywords=feather+ss

u/lymn · 1 pointr/MtF

I use feather single blade disposable razors. They are glorious nippon steel. Afterwards I apply rubbing alcohol. I get much less irritation than with gillette 5 blade razors, and it’s faster since hair doesn’t get caught between the blades. Feather SS Folding Handle Razor, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CF6KMC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fvKNDbPD7YTFR

The blades are super cheap but it’s really easy to turn things into a blood bath since they are so sharp.

u/dregan · 1 pointr/pics

Jesus OP, that's pretty bad. You might consider some feather proguard razors and this replaceable blades straightedge until you are more comfortable and stop cutting yourself.

EDIT: At the very least, get one of these.

u/Maximum6 · 1 pointr/Wetshaving

Would this be a good buy for using a shavette style straight? Is there a higher end model that would be worth the extra money or is this one perfectly fine?
https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Folding-Handle-Razor-Black/dp/B008CF6KMC

I dont have the equipment, space, or time to maintain a real straight so a shavette style straight is probably the only form of a straight i can use.

u/DoobieDaithi_ · 1 pointr/wicked_edge

Have any opinions on this?

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B008CF6KMC/?coliid=IFI2TMAN0CKME&colid=1DSE6WHYI3MZ3&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

I'm loving the Feather model and don't mind spending a bit more than other stuff for an Artist Club. Seems like a really good price for an Artisan Club based on other stores, but also makes me wonder if it's legit...

u/pupeno · 1 pointr/wicked_edge

I live in the UK, this is the closes I could find and it's a bit beyond my budget for this at the moment:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Feather-Artist-Club-SS-Razor/dp/B008CF6KMC/ref=sr_1_3

u/smitty22 · 1 pointr/malegrooming

I'm a white guy with a stupidly heavy Viking Beard; as in I'd have to shave twice a day when I was in the service because my three o'clock shadow was "unshaven" according to the higher-ups - using a Mach 2.

I can go almost an entire day without feeling any stubble if I shave with two-four passes using a Double Edged Safety Razor with the fourth pass being against the grain and I shave every two days now with two passes of this shavette.

The blade is where it's at.