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I'm a subscriber to the Executive Shaving newsletter and was intrigued by this week's email which included the following:
The Feather Safety Razor is the very best traditional, double-edged safety razor you can buy today.
I've never tried a Feather razor so I can't say either way, but I would be interested in others' opinions on this. What do you think is the best DE safety razor that money can buy?
 
I saw that also. I've personally never used one so can't comment. Users of Karve razors will claim that it the best. However, this thread from a few days ago also suggested the feather AS2.
 
I'm a subscriber to the Executive Shaving newsletter and was intrigued by this week's email which included the following:

I've never tried a Feather razor so I can't say either way, but I would be interested in others' opinions on this. What do you think is the best DE safety razor that money can buy?
I wouldn't stick my neck out and say it's the best DE razor money could buy but it is a fantastic razor, I have one (AS-D2) and with a feather blade or a Souplex blade which I use it gives me perfect shaves every time., it is also a very well made razor and looks fantastic. I also have the Feather WS-D2 which i prefer for its looks, longer handle and lighter weight but you won't go far wrong in buying the Feather AS-D2, highly recommend . P.
 
I saw that also. I've personally never used one so can't comment. Users of Karve razors will claim that it the best. However, this thread from a few days ago also suggested the feather AS2.
I have both the Feather and the Karve, I wouldn't get rid of either one, both very good razors. P.
 
I wouldn't stick my neck out and say it's the best DE razor money could buy but it is a fantastic razor, I have one (AS-D2) and with a feather blade or a Souplex blade which I use it gives me perfect shaves every time., it is also a very well made razor and looks fantastic. I also have the Feather WS-D2 which i prefer for its looks, longer handle and lighter weight but you won't go far wrong in buying the Feather AS-D2, highly recommend . P.
Totally agree with Blademonkey on this one. I have had and sold multiple AS-D2 and one WS-D1 and have regreted it every time is was without one.
 
I have both the Feather and the Karve, I wouldn't get rid of either one, both very good razors. P.
I had one and it was good. efficient and mild, i bought a Karve Stainless with C plate, i enjoyed it more and the AS-D2 was moved on, i have not regretted it, I was also lucky enough to get a PILS from BST, which i also preferred to the AS-D2.
I then got a Brass Karve with C plate. These 3 razors along with the REX will be my mainstay DE razors (Plus a Birth year slim, well you need a vintage DE).
The rest will more than likely follow the AS-D2.
YMMV of course.
 
My Feather AS-D2 is my second one, I sold my first one thinking it was too mild, I was wrong. It was down to my shaving tecnique ! I made the mistake of blaming the tool (razor) instead of looking closer to home!
As my shaving tecnique improved I missed the AS-D2 so brought another and this time I could get perfect shaves every time, if you find you can't shave with one it may not be the razor at fault it could be down to user error !!!! :) P.
 
I would have thought that “best” was a very subjective judgement when it comes to a performance related piece of kit. It's one thing to make a claim which is based on fact, ie “this razor is made of finest grade precious metal” (if it were), however “best” is a descriptor I'd think would be difficult to define in terms of the Trades Description Act.

JohnnyO. o/.
 
Can i ask (whilst you are all gathered here) if the Feather AS razors are markedly different in use to the Feather Popular ?

I ask because i so desperately wanted to love the Feather Popular when i bought it, after reading so many rave reviews, but i find it quite difficult to find the correct angle, because of the plastic safety bars which seem to get in the way a bit. It seems to require quite a steep angle to get a consistent close shave.

Which is a pity, because the Feather Popular is a lovely little budget razor, in terms of design and engineering.

I do really like a mild razor (like my go-to Merkur 20c) and have always been half-minded to splashing the cash on a well engineered razor of premium materials, like the Feather AS range
 
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