Brush: Zenith r/wetshaving sub exclusive MOAR BOAR
Razor: CJB Kamisori Shavette
Blade: Feather Pro Guard (1)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Fougere Classique - Soap
Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Fougere Classique - Aftershave
Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Unscented - Liniment
This was my first time using a Shavette. It went fairly well. I like the AC blade format. It’s more rigid than an injector, but less bulky than a GEM. It was awkward trying to figure out how to hold the razor and which hand to use to shave in different directions in certain spots, particularly my neck. I also have trouble knowing where the blade is going to line up when shaving my sideburns near my ears. I did 2 1/2 passes. A socially acceptable shave is good enough for a first time.
Was it more intuitive than you expected it would be? I certainly found that to be the case the first time I tried a straight, figured I’d have to pay in blood.
Rather than try to perfect your technique for your neck and everywhere I’d suggest you just use it WTG on your cheeks and wherever it seems straightforward initially and finish up with a safety razor. Reason being that it takes some repetition to build up muscle memory and you’re learning a new thing here, especially with your non-dominant hand, so it’s good to to get those neurons all linked up before you attempt the tricky bits. For the same reason you’ll probably do best if you consistently incorporate it into your next several shaves to lock it in.
I’ve attempted two shaves with a straight razor. They didn’t go well. I had trouble getting it to cut. I don’t think my razor is sharp enough. I found it tricky to grasp the tang. The scales get in the way. And, the width of the blade makes it tough to match to the contours of my face and use in areas that require fine control.
I felt more confident going into this. I know what AC blades are like. I’ve used them in a RazoRock Hawk V2. I watched a bit of someone shaving with a shavette on YouTube, beforehand. Compared to the straight razor, it’s smaller, more nimble, easier to grasp, the blade is narrower, and I was working with a sharp blade this time. I found the angle easily and the blade did the work. It did feel intuitive. I’m curious to see how much of a difference non-guarded blades would make.
June 14, 2023
This was my first time using a Shavette. It went fairly well. I like the AC blade format. It’s more rigid than an injector, but less bulky than a GEM. It was awkward trying to figure out how to hold the razor and which hand to use to shave in different directions in certain spots, particularly my neck. I also have trouble knowing where the blade is going to line up when shaving my sideburns near my ears. I did 2 1/2 passes. A socially acceptable shave is good enough for a first time.
Was it more intuitive than you expected it would be? I certainly found that to be the case the first time I tried a straight, figured I’d have to pay in blood.
Rather than try to perfect your technique for your neck and everywhere I’d suggest you just use it WTG on your cheeks and wherever it seems straightforward initially and finish up with a safety razor. Reason being that it takes some repetition to build up muscle memory and you’re learning a new thing here, especially with your non-dominant hand, so it’s good to to get those neurons all linked up before you attempt the tricky bits. For the same reason you’ll probably do best if you consistently incorporate it into your next several shaves to lock it in.
I’ve attempted two shaves with a straight razor. They didn’t go well. I had trouble getting it to cut. I don’t think my razor is sharp enough. I found it tricky to grasp the tang. The scales get in the way. And, the width of the blade makes it tough to match to the contours of my face and use in areas that require fine control.
I felt more confident going into this. I know what AC blades are like. I’ve used them in a RazoRock Hawk V2. I watched a bit of someone shaving with a shavette on YouTube, beforehand. Compared to the straight razor, it’s smaller, more nimble, easier to grasp, the blade is narrower, and I was working with a sharp blade this time. I found the angle easily and the blade did the work. It did feel intuitive. I’m curious to see how much of a difference non-guarded blades would make.