shavette for beginner.

[Nisse]

The shavette used in the video - anyone tried it?

 

[culcreuch]

I believe shavettes with DE blades are mainly used by pro barbers (for good reason).

The only good reason must be .....its cheap!

 

[culcreuch]

How about one of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252931638471

It takes the Feather Artist type blades.
You can adjust the aggression by starting with Feather Lights and working your way up to Supers.

Agree with Blademonkey - don't buy one that takes DE blades.

I have one and it is good....however the head of the Feather SS is so much more forgiving.

 

[BoldSpice]

The Antiga Barbearia de Bairro shavette is quite nice. Takes half-DE blades, Schick/Personna injector blades, and the Feather Artist Club blades. Really sturdy piece of kit.

The Daune shavette's a good shave. Little bit awkward to hold when you are using the other side of the blade.

 

[Nisse]

Nah, the good reason is that they are pros, compared to dilletantes like us they know what they are doing

 

[culcreuch]

Nah, the good reason is that they are pros, compared to dilletantes like us they know what they are doing

Could dispute that....I have seen pros use a mach 3 with cream or soap....rather than a shavette. I would argue that someone who uses a straight or shavette every day probably is more proficient than some of our 'pros'

 

[Boru62]

I found out the hard way and looked like I had been attacked by razor welding maniac .

Some would say you had been

 

[Blademonkey]

Some would say you had been

Some may indeed!

 

[Boru62]

Some may indeed!

Sorry, couldn't resist it