Feather Artist Club Black SS Straight Razor - Straight Razor for Single Straight Edge Barber Razor Blades - Professional Shaving Razor for Men - Made in Japan

I've been a straight razor shaver for years, and I think based on my experience thus far, that this is the best, most effective, and easiest razor I've ever used. It's just a joy to shave with. I was a bit skeptical at first, as I already own and use the folding version of the Feather straight razor. That one is fine, but the ergonomics for me were always a bit awkward. I am a huge fan of Feather Artist Club blades. Their absurdly keen edge, combined with great ergos and durability are really extraordinary IMHO. So this was something I really wanted to try. Glad I did! There is something about the form factor of this razor - it's really more knife-like than traditionally straight razor-esque - that just WORKS. I think the fact that the blade is presented to your skin in a fixed position and more "stable" manner, probably combined with the perfect level of traction provided by the rubberized handle, make it much easier to control and use. In particular, if like me you use your non-dominant hand when you switch sides of your face (i.e., using your right hand to shave your right side, left hand to shave your left side...), I think you'll find that this razor is more confidence-inspiring for off-hand use than a folder. Anyway, if you're a straight razor devotee and/or a Feather fanboi, and you want to try something a bit unconventional - I can highly recommend this razor. It has been providing me with the closest single-pass shaves I've ever experienced. Kind of a game-changer.

I had been eyeballing the Feather replaceable blade razors for quite a while, but with the cost, I kept hesitating. I wish I hadn't. Over the last several years, I've spent quite a bit of money, first on DE and SE safety razors, then later on straight razors, hones, and strops. Many of my purchases were vintage shaving gear, and many of them I enjoyed very much. ...Then in comes the Feather - a smoother, closer, and more consistent shaving experience than all of the others. Why did I wait? The shave with the AC is incredibly smooth, and the blade is extremely sharp - something I expected from Feather's reputation for DE blades. That edge paired with the more rigid blades used in the SS makes for an extremely well controlled shave. After shaving with the SS for a month or so, I don't think I can go back to anything else. A couple of notes: -I seem to be getting 7-10 shaves out of the blades, depending on how many passes I do on a regular day. Most of the time, a single pass is an easy work-ready shave. If I'm dressing up for a night out with my fiancee, a second pass is nice. -I took a chance and picked up the Japanese-style non-folding handle.. I'm glad I did. I think it gives me a bit more control than the folding handles I've used in the past, and the slightly shorter handle allows me to get some angles I hadn't been able to easily reach. The material used on the handle provides excellent grip for the fingers and prevents slipping. My only con: I wish it came with a cover for the blade I could use when travelling for business. I've tried a couple home-grown solutions, but it's a bit of a hassle. Overall, I love it, and I'm seriously considering putting up my collection of vintage razors for sale... I don't see myself going back.

I thought I might regret the Kamisori-style razor with a fixed handle instead of the more traditional Western folding design. My fears were unfounded. This design works very, very well. IMPORTANT: I get fewer cuts and nicks with this razor than I do with my main DE blades. I think it's because of the superior control and feedback this razor allows. The handling and ergonomics are superior. It's hard to express just how perfect it is. The balance is perfect. The weight is very light, yet easily controlled. The handle material is perfect-- it's soft yet durable and gives grip when wet. The slight arch makes it feel so natural in your hand. The Feather blades are, of course, lacking nothing. They are famously sharp, and on my face, they last much longer than the feather DE blades do. I actually dislike feather DE blades because they are so sharp they irritate me, and they go from nearly-too-sharp to wow-that-got-dull-fast in about 3 shaves. By contrast, the single edge blades for this razor are very durable and smooth. SUPER smooth. I'm getting about two weeks per blade, and changing then only because it's more work than I prefer to shave. Someone with a less wiry beard might find they last even longer. Knowing what I have learned about wet shaving since I started 6 years ago, if I had to do it all over again, it would have only three shaving tools, one of which is the razor. The other would be the feather DE and the third a Muhle R41. I'd need only Polsilver DE blades for perpetuity.

When you get this razor delivered, the first thing you realize is that you've probably bought items of similar quality from Target for around 10 bucks. Not that the quality isn't good, but the manufacturer definitely knows they have a niche product and they are charging a premium for it. As far as the razor goes, it handles well, feels perfect in your hand, and is a definite improvement over the standard folding straight razor design. So you can probably tell I'm having perhaps a little remorse over the price but not the product. That's definitely the case. But that being said, I've been shaving with conventional straight razors for a while and I absolutely love this razor. I read some other reviews where people mentioned that they would never use their old razor again. Honestly, I was hoping that wouldn't be the case because I love my traditional razors, but I definitely understand why they made that claim. This razor is outstanding. The grip on the disposable razor promotes the perfect angle for shaving. I read some reviews that stated that the SS promotes a better angle than the much more expensive DX but I can't comment on that having only the one of the two versions. The razor is little smaller than I had imagined. It's also very light. Both of those things turned out to be a good thing. The handle is easily big enough for my larger hands and the smaller blade length makes the 'careful' elements of the shave much easier. I'm glad it wasn't as large of a razor as I have thought it would be. Now on to the blades... This review is of the razor itself, but I don't think it would be a sufficient review without mentioning the blades as well. I picked up the Feather Professional blades. My understanding is that the super blades are sharper and longer lasting, but these are definitely the sharpest objects that I personally have ever come in contact with. They cut EVERYTHING they touch. A light graze across your arm will leave a perfect bald spot on your arm. They're scary sharp. Imagine getting your razor to the perfect sharpen, the perfect finish and the perfect strop. Add an extra 15% to that and that's where these blades are at. I was a little nervous about the sharpness of the blades when I ordered this. I tend to be a little hurried sometimes when I shave and I had imagined myself getting into troubles with this razor that a styptic pencil just couldn't pull me out of. It turns out that that really isn't the case. The blades are evil sharp, but the angle and control of the razor helps to adjust for that and you just get a good shave. All that said, I'm really happy with the purchase. I'll still say that you're paying close to $100 for a piece of equipment that should cost well under $20. But since there isn't anyone selling them at that price, I'd rather have paid what I did for it than to have gone without it. I did a lot of research before I made this purchase and I couldn't be happier with it.

Very nice razor giving an excellent shave! Just a few thoughts and bit of background: I'm a long time straight razor user who enjoys traditional kamisori razors along with traditional straights. Additionally, I have a great respect for Japanese craftsmanship, and I've been looking to purchase a Feather kamisori for quite some time. For everyone who, like me, wonders what the differences are between the blades for the artist club razors are, I'd recommend doing an internet search for them. I don't have the exact URL for it, but there is a nice diagram out there demonstrating the differences between the styles. Personally, I selected the "Feather Artist Club Professional" blades available from Amazon. As to other reviewers, I have to respectfully disagree about a few items I've read: 1. I find this razor to be of excellent quality, far above many of the lesser designs/brands available at major American retailers. This isn't junk, and it isn't cheap by any means. Fit and finish are excellent, but I think the MSRP of $150 is steep. Obviously, Amazon has it available for significantly less, and I believe their price to be quite reasonable. 2. The blades are quite sharp and smooth. That being said, "sharp" is far from all that matters where razors are concerned. These razors are plenty sharp, AND smooth. As I hone my own razors, I can say that I believe I can often sharpen my razors to a "sharper" edge, but I'd have a hard time honing them to a smoother edge as consistently. The fact is that Feather has been manufacturing razor blades for a LONG time, and they have their technique and quality control down to a science. My $0.02 is that these blades were no exception. Could a professional honemeister tailor a better edge for an individual? Maybe - maybe not. But these are quiet excellent, and at $0.50 a piece or less? They really can't be beat! The angle is different from either traditional straights or kamisori blades. It's not at all hard to pick up; my first shave with the Feather was excellent, and I anticipate all future shaves will be equally fine. If you've never shaved with a straight before and are interested in traditional shaving, maybe with an eye towards the Japanese style razor? Try it! Just go slow, focus on your angle and technique, and you'll do fine. Anyway, a really nice product that I'm now very happy to own!

I've had this razor for a while now, having had a cheap Derby razor before. At the time it seemed a bit pricey, with 20 blades and razor being about $70 versus my Derby setup of 100 blades and razor for $18, but for my case it was worthwhile. I go back and forth between my Braun trimmer and this feather, either shaving everyday or feeling lazy and shaving once a week. For a once a week shave, this Feather is my tool of choice. With the old derby setup I had, it would take 3 blades per shave to maintain proper sharpness so the blade would catch and make a small nic. For my chin line and any acne, I'd use a 3-blade something or other, just didn't feel comfortable doing those with the Derby. This feather razor has changed that. I can do my whole face on one blade, and sometimes I can even stretch out a blade over 1.5 shaves. The blades are a heavier gauge and have never seen any rust on them even when left for a week, though I shave in front of a mirror not in the shower. Shaving feels less like a chore now and the feather has been the change in that perspective. So glad I took the leap.

Edit: mine start to get rust where the blade goes. thought it was a better quality First time shaving with a shavette straight razor, I always used normal Gillette razors or electric razors. So I was a little scare because i read a lot of people saying that it's pretty damn difficult and that you will give a big cut. For me that wasn't the case, I let my beard grow for 6 month and decided it was time to shave. I ordered this Feather SS Straight Razor, It took like 3 weeks to get here, but I don't care about that anymore because it's worth the wait. First placing the blade on the razor was easy, you don't have to touch them. The shave is like applying butter to a bread, that easy. On the first try it shave (remove) the beard like it was 1 day beard, hell like if there were no hair. I'm telling you it give you a pretty smooth shave. I first shave down then up then the sides so I did a three step shave (I think there's a name for this but I don't know it). If I do only 1 or 2 pass, I'll still feel grains of hair but after the 3rd pass it was as smooth as a baby face. I cut my self only a little on the chin. Even though it give me a very close shave I still have the midnight shadow but maybe it's the way my beard is. I really recommend this razor

Great shavette if you want to try shaving with a straight razor but you don't want to deal with edge retention and stropping. I have coarse stabby facial hair that quickly gums up any cartridge shaving heads. I figured reducing the number of blades may solve this issue and first tried the classic two edge safety razor. I was still finding I had to take those apart to clean the hair that was getting into the nooks and crannies of the safety razor, so we went a step further and started looking at straight razors. I found the idea of edge maintenance and stropping a little daunting so I took a baby step in the right direction and settled on a shavette instead. I'm glad I did, with the clean design and single edge I was able to easily wash or wipe away any hair that accumulated. The handle feels comfortable even when covered in shaving cream and the blades are easy to replace when the time comes. (There's a hole in the top that the razor stack cartridge fits into, to line up insertion of the new blade, you just pinch the edge of the clamp and use the slide on the cartridge to reload.) Now this is no way a safety razor so if you're starting off please take it slow and deliberate. There have been times where I've absent mindedly moved my hand sideways while doing something else and sliced into my face on accident. All in all great razor and recommend buying the plastic safety cover so you can just throw it in your overnight bag without worry.

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I went from a Mach 3 to this feather SS Japanese style razor. That's the perspective I'm coming from. I've never shaved with a safety razor or a straight razor before, so I can't compare it to others on the market. I've given it 5 stars because I have no complaints at all. The blades are cheaper, sharper and last longer than a Mach 3. The blades are very secure. I love the handle . . . good grip. Yes, I've cut myself more with this than the Mach 3, but I'm new at it and have improved a lot very quickly. I haven't had an ingrown hair yet! I bet this is a lot easier to shave with than a regular straight razor because their is no handle to deal with. The downside is that the blade is a little dangerous to have around the bathroom unless you buy the plastic safety cover that fits around it--sold separately. Highly recommended. One thing to think about if you are like me, coming from a cartridge razor, is that this takes a lot more time. It takes me 20 minutes to shave! I mean. . . I'm not rushing it or anything. . . Might be able to rush a 10 minute shave if I was in a real hurry. But if you don't have that kind of time to add to your routine, stick with a cartridge razor.

It is costly but Feather's blades are so good that I don't mind paying for this razor. It is actually great and pleasant to use.

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