Help with feather artist club

**Predict** · 07-29-2012, 09:06 PM

I just had my first real shave with a no folding artist club razor. I got no irritation but after two passes I had a lot of stubble left. I could see stubble in my lather so I know it was taking some off just not much. I've been told to keep the razor flat against your face just enough angle to cut. Is this so? Should I try a little steeper angle for a closer shave? Thanks
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**Kentos** · 07-30-2012, 02:53 PM

A steeper angle might help, but just keep the pressure light. Sounds like you are off to a good start!

**Wid** · 07-30-2012, 03:03 PM

I find I need a steeper angle with the feather ss than with a regular straigh razor.

**ladykate** · 07-30-2012, 03:22 PM

As was said, if it ain't chopping then increase the angle a tad. Don't scrape hard else your lather will turn pink. I use some fairly drastic angles on my chin, under my nose, on my jaw line on wtg passes, but I go easy and don't try to dig for oil.

If you have stubble, then you are doing it wrong - the Feather blades will cut through just about anything. Having said that, going easy like you did gives you a great start - you know what doesn't work. Experience is a great teacher.

Having said THAT, I will often have slight stubble on a two pass shave if I don't do an atg - even with a Feather.

Having said THAT, it is easy to think you need to do another pass and get a razor burn if you go after an area that is already clean.

**Snuff-Belgium** · 07-30-2012, 10:32 PM

I use about the same angle as with my straights. In your case a bit of stubble left is better then to cut yourself. Like others replied adjust the angle until you get the best results, after a few shaves it will come naturally and the results will be a lot better. I use the feather (and kai) razors a lot and I get a very good shave with a 2 pass on the face and a one pass on my head.

**Predict** · 07-30-2012, 11:39 PM

Thanks for the replies! I used my feather dx for some touch up after a DE shave and found that increasing the angle just a bit makes a huge difference! Smooth as butta!

**dpmtherrien** · 08-02-2012, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by Predict

Thanks for the replies! I used my feather dx for some touch up after a DE shave and found that increasing the angle just a bit makes a huge difference! Smooth as butta!

I'll often do just this same thing. Since I only shave 2 or 3 times a week, I find using this combination results in an excellent shave.