Shavette And Barber Razor Enthusiast (SABRE) group

[Old Hippie]

SOTD: Wednesday January 8, 2025
Razor: Kasho Woody/RazoRock Superslant L3++OC
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Pink (6)/Dorco Prime (5)
Brush: Omega 10005
Soap: Tcheon Fung Sing

Another lovely DFS.

O.H.

 

[m949]

Razor: Feather AC SS Kamisori
Blade: Feather Professional (1)
Razor: Mühle R89 Traditional Rosegold
Blade: BIC Astor
Brush: Arno 28mm, Silvertip Badger, Galactic Halberd
Cream: Speick
A/S: The House of Kwong Sang Hong - Two Girls - Florida Water
EdT: Fées Beauté - Reims Vetiver

After two weeks of diligent practice without a blade loaded, I finally had my first shave with the Feather AC shavette. I prepared a more hydrated lather than I usually do and I started with a very shallow angle (almost flat against my face), slightly adjusting as I made my first stroke. During my first pass my strokes were very short but I made longer strokes during my second pass. I did feel a bit of tugging during the shave, but I guess that may have had to do with my technique. The angle probably wasn't entirely right.

Initially, I planned to only shave the cheeks but as I was going along I decided to try my hand at the neck as well. While the shave was a bit better on the cheeks, the neck technique still needs quite a bit of work.

I did two WTG passes with the shavette, followed by two passes (WTG, ATG/XTG) with the R89. After that I called it a day. I managed for a solid CCS this time.

I had a styptic pencil and my alum block ready just in case, but luckily didn't need them.

My goal for now is to hone my shavette shaving technique, so that I can achieve a DFS at least on the cheeks while slowly improving my neck shaving technique as well.

I also got the plastic cover for the Feather AC SS Kamisori, which is great to store the shavette safely when a blade is loaded. The cover is nicely designed as it has a "window" which enables to see whether a blade is loaded or not. Very practical to have when storing the Kamisori in a drawer or when traveling.

 

[HymixBB]

Sunday 1/05
BADGERary Day 5
All BADGER Brushes - All Month

I've come to the conclusion I don't like the IBC Clone
The Personna Injector Blade worked just fine
I just don't like the geometry of the shavette
Finish Pass with the STAR Lather Catcher
Lather Catcher Sunday

Razor: Chinese IBC Clone Shavette
Blade: Personna Injector (1X)
Lather: Talbot Shaving GRACE Soap Mix
Brush: Made-Rite No. 82 Vintage PURE BADGER
Post Shave: Osage/Mennen/Glacial Splash Mix
Post Shave: Abbate Y La Mantia ISHTAR

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There's something off with the balance of it. I gave myself the worst cut of my life with mine!

 

[HymixBB]

I just ordered myself the razor combo from Irving razors - the all chrome razor (folding) and the new straight handle razor. Might take a few weeks to arrive but I'm looking forward to trying them out!

 

[Multum in parvo]

View attachment 1974121
Razor: Feather AC SS Kamisori
Blade: Feather Professional (1)
Razor: Mühle R89 Traditional Rosegold
Blade: BIC Astor
Brush: Arno 28mm, Silvertip Badger, Galactic Halberd
Cream: Speick
A/S: The House of Kwong Sang Hong - Two Girls - Florida Water
EdT: Fées Beauté - Reims Vetiver

After two weeks of diligent practice without a blade loaded, I finally had my first shave with the Feather AC shavette. I prepared a more hydrated lather than I usually do and I started with a very shallow angle (almost flat against my face), slightly adjusting as I made my first stroke. During my first pass my strokes were very short but I made longer strokes during my second pass. I did feel a bit of tugging during the shave, but I guess that may have had to do with my technique. The angle probably wasn't entirely right.

Initially, I planned to only shave the cheeks but as I was going along I decided to try my hand at the neck as well. While the shave was a bit better on the cheeks, the neck technique still needs quite a bit of work.

I did two WTG passes with the shavette, followed by two passes (WTG, ATG/XTG) with the R89. After that I called it a day. I managed for a solid CCS this time.

I had a styptic pencil and my alum block ready just in case, but luckily didn't need them.

My goal for now is to hone my shavette shaving technique, so that I can achieve a DFS at least on the cheeks while slowly improving my neck shaving technique as well.

I also got the plastic cover for the Feather AC SS Kamisori, which is great to store the shavette safely when a blade is loaded. The cover is nicely designed as it has a "window" which enables to see whether a blade is loaded or not. Very practical to have when storing the Kamisori in a drawer or when traveling.

Can you please post a pic of the cover? I have that clear plastic fold over thingie for my SR as a travel case but haven’t used it so far. Opening it without the Shavette is a little bit finicky.

 

[m949]

Can you please post a pic of the cover? I have that clear plastic fold over thingie for my SR as a travel case but haven’t used it so far. Opening it without the Shavette is a little bit finicky.

Didn't have a photo with the shavette in its cover. I PM'ed @Multum in parvo with a photo of the cover by itself, which is pretty much equivalent to the DX/SR cover. The mechanism is indeed quite finicky, since the upper plastic holders clamp the two halves of the cover pretty strongly. It's advisable to try to loosen the grip of those first before attempting to open the cover, otherwise there's the danger of breaking those "clampers" when applying too much force. I attach here the photo I have sent @Multum in parvo

 

[Dave himself]

View attachment 1974121
Razor: Feather AC SS Kamisori
Blade: Feather Professional (1)
Razor: Mühle R89 Traditional Rosegold
Blade: BIC Astor
Brush: Arno 28mm, Silvertip Badger, Galactic Halberd
Cream: Speick
A/S: The House of Kwong Sang Hong - Two Girls - Florida Water
EdT: Fées Beauté - Reims Vetiver

After two weeks of diligent practice without a blade loaded, I finally had my first shave with the Feather AC shavette. I prepared a more hydrated lather than I usually do and I started with a very shallow angle (almost flat against my face), slightly adjusting as I made my first stroke. During my first pass my strokes were very short but I made longer strokes during my second pass. I did feel a bit of tugging during the shave, but I guess that may have had to do with my technique. The angle probably wasn't entirely right.

Initially, I planned to only shave the cheeks but as I was going along I decided to try my hand at the neck as well. While the shave was a bit better on the cheeks, the neck technique still needs quite a bit of work.

I did two WTG passes with the shavette, followed by two passes (WTG, ATG/XTG) with the R89. After that I called it a day. I managed for a solid CCS this time.

I had a styptic pencil and my alum block ready just in case, but luckily didn't need them.

My goal for now is to hone my shavette shaving technique, so that I can achieve a DFS at least on the cheeks while slowly improving my neck shaving technique as well.

I also got the plastic cover for the Feather AC SS Kamisori, which is great to store the shavette safely when a blade is loaded. The cover is nicely designed as it has a "window" which enables to see whether a blade is loaded or not. Very practical to have when storing the Kamisori in a drawer or when traveling.

Mate that's a great first shavette shave. I still have a small scar from my first attempt.

 

[GBerry]

Back to the replaceable blade straights today. They say practice makes perfect.

20250110
Razor: Kasho Captain Straight Razor Kamisori (6)
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (2)
Preshave: Hot shower; Shave Secret shave oil
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush- 26mm
Lather: Palmolive Refreshing Shaving Cream
Aftershave: Cold water rinse;

No nicks; No irritation; Very Close; Very Smooth; Post shave feel is excellent. DFS+ above the jaw lines and DFS below the jaw lines. A pleasant uneventful shave.

Cheers!!!

 

[Anchovie666]

Saturday 1/11 Shave
BADGERary Day 11
All BADGER Brushes - All Month

Needed an effortless shave this morning
Reached for this Kai Kamisori clone
Beautiful blade angle on this one
Quick & Easy BBS Shave

Razor: KAI Clone Kamisori Shavette
Blade: KAI ProTouch MG Blade (3X)
Lather: SPEICK Rasiercreme
Brush: Made-Rite No. 52 Vintage PURE BADGER
Post Shave: Osage/Mennen Splash Mix
Post Shave: 4711 Echt Kolnisch Wasser

 

[GBerry]

20250111
Razor: Kasho Captain Straight Razor Kamisori (7)
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (3)
Preshave: Hot shower; Shave Secret shave oil
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush- 26mm
Lather: Proraso Shaving Soap in a bowl Sensitive skin + Cremo Coconut Mango cream
Aftershave: Cold water rinse;

No nicks; No irritation; Very Close; Very Smooth; Post shave feel is excellent. DFS+ above the jaw lines and DFS below the jaw lines. A pleasant uneventful shave.

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

I was wanting to pull out the Rex Envoy for this shave but then I would miss the practice session with the Kasho Captain.

20250112
Razor: Kasho Captain Straight Razor Kamisori (8)
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (4)
Preshave: Hot shower; Shave Secret shave oil
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush- 26mm
Lather: Proraso Shaving Soap in a bowl Sensitive skin + Cremo Coconut Mango cream
Aftershave: Cold water rinse;

No nicks; No irritation; Very Close; Very Smooth; Post shave feel is excellent. DFS+ above the jaw lines and DFS below the jaw lines. A pleasant uneventful shave.

Cheers!!!

 

[m949]

Razor: Feather AC SS Kamisori
Blade: Feather Professional (2)
Razor: Yates 921-H, scalloped bar
Blade: BIC Astor
Brush: Arno 26mm, Mulan-1, 2-band badger, heliotrope stone
Soap: The Los Angeles Shaving Soap Company - Vert Noir (sample)
A/S: Murphy & McNeil - Magh Tured Aftershave Balm
EdP: Tom Ford - Oud Wood

My second shave with the Feather AC SS Kamisori shavette wasn't very successful. I basically didn't cut any whiskers, especially on the neck. While I felt and heard that there was some cutting action, after the lather was gone my face didn't look shaven at all.

Initially I thought it was due to bad prep, maybe a dud blade or some other factor, but I think it has something to do with technique. I go very shallow with the Feather and exert no pressure. I realized the difference in pressure I apply, when I switched to the Yates. Maybe I need to add a nudge of pressure, but I tend to think that instead I need to adjust the angle slightly. The Feather did cut, it just wasn't very close at all, and basically I had no impact on the whiskers on my neck. I went with two passes WTG with the Feather and when that didn't work I finished with a 3-pass shave with the Yates. That did the job for a nice BBS- finish.

I also have to say that I was tackling three days of growth, but I don't think that should be a problem with the Feather Shavette.

Despite the lackluster performance today, I'm not deterred nor discouraged. After all, my very first DE shave wasn't anything to write home about either.

 

[Dave himself]

I would say your right in thinking it was the angle. You had a very successful shave yesterday so I wouldn't say it's the blade.

Your doing really well just don't get frustrated. It takes a while to get used to this way of shaving.

 

[GBerry]

20250113
Razor: Kasho Captain Straight Razor Kamisori (9)
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (5)
Preshave: Hot shower; Shave Secret shave oil
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush- 26mm
Lather: Proraso Shaving Soap in a bowl Sensitive skin + Cremo Coconut Mango cream
Aftershave: Cold water rinse;

No nicks; No irritation; Very Close; Very Smooth; Post shave feel is excellent. DFS+ above the jaw lines and DFS below the jaw lines. A pleasant uneventful shave.

Cheers!!!

 

[Anchovie666]

Monday 1/13 Shave
BADGERary Day 13
All BADGER Brushes - All Month

A quick and easy shave combo this morning
Two passes with the Shavette/Injector
Finish with my HAWK V2 / Feather ProGuard
Overall a Very Good Shave (9.8/10)

Razor: Half DE Shavette - Black Wood Scales
Blade: Hills (Personna) Chrome Injector (2X)
Lather: Martin de Candre ORIGINAL Soap Sample
Brush: A P ShaveCo 24mm Luxury BADGER Mix
Post Shave: Osage/Mennen Splash Mix
Post Shave: RazoRock Tuscan Oud Aftershave Mix

 

[GBerry]

I’m tempted to use the Kai Captain Titan Mild with the Kai Kasho Kamisori on the next shave.

20250114
Razor: RazoRock Hawk SS V3 Standard (74)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild (2)
Preshave: Hot shower; Shave Secret shave oil
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush- 26mm
Lather: Proraso Shaving Soap in a Bowl Sensitive Skin + Cremo Coconut Mango cream
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Aqua Velva Classic Blue Ice aftershave

No nicks; No irritation; Very Close; Very Smooth; Pleasant DFS++ shave;

Cheers!!!

 

[Anchovie666]

Tuesday 1/14 Shave
BADGERary Day 14
All BADGER Brushes - All Month

Weck Razor did a great job
Finish with my HAWK V3A / Feather Soft
Overall a Very Nice BBS Shave result

Razor: WECK Hair Shaper - Stainless Scales
Blade: PERSONNA Hair Shaper (6X)
Lather: Taconic LIME Soap
Brush: Vielong 14092 BADGER Mix
Post Shave: Osage/Mennen Splash Mix
Post Shave: Goodfella's Smile Royal Lime

 

[m949]

Razor: Feather AC SS Kamisori
Blade: Feather Professional (3)
Razor: Yaqi Mellon
Blade: BIC Astor
Brush: Mühle Purist, Silvertip Badger, Ebonite
Soap: MacDuff's Soap Co. - Road Trippin'
A/S: Old Spice - Classic
EdP: Tom Ford - Lost Cherry

Still no dice. The Kamisori didn't cut, which led me to believe that indeed the blade may be a dud. So I changed to a new one - same thing.

My prep should have been okay. I made sure that my beard was sufficiently wet, and I prepared a very hydrated lather, much more water content than with my usual DE shaves, and I applied a thin layer. I approached relatively flat at the beginning of the stroke and then immediately went steeper, almost to the point of scraping. I tried short strokes, and I tried longer strokes and of course I stretched my skin as well as I could. The darn thing DID NOT CUT. I didn't have a single whisker in the lather on the blade.

Now, even though that was my third try with the Feather Kamisori, only the first was somehow successful, I'll be making a break with it until the last week of the month when I have a bit time off and more time in the morning to figure this thing out. It takes me a whole 15 minutes more to shave with this kind of setup and the Kamisori passes are basically a waste of time at the moment. I hope that I can figure out then where I'm going wrong.

 

[Dave himself]

The only thing I can think of is to check and make sure the blade is loaded properly in the razor, beyond that I'm stumped. Maybe someone else can think of something. Sorry your having a bad time with your razor.

 

[m949]

The only thing I can think of is to check and make sure the blade is loaded properly in the razor, beyond that I'm stumped. Maybe someone else can think of something. Sorry your having a bad time with your razor.

I have the same suspicion. I don't have a photo of mine loaded with blade at hand, but I try to illustrate with two images (blade and kamisori) how I load the blade. I do that by hand using tweezers to get the blade in; I have three single blades at the moment and haven't yet ordered a full pack, so I can't use the injector mechanism. I basically place the blade with the non-rectangular hole towards the handle. I tried it the other way, but the blade has overhang in the front if I do. Once the blade is loaded it looks like the first picture, with the grind of the blade slightly sticking out. Am I doing it wrong?