Comparison:Straight razor vs Shavette, some pros and cons of each.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video in talking about a few of the pros and cons with straight raises and shavettes. While this isn’t a definitive guide, hopefully it will highlight some areas you may be wondering about, and may help you decide which style of razor you would lean towards.
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Spot on advice Justin. Most people think shavettes are an easy option to learn straight shaving. In fact, the opposite is the truth
Thanks Jim! That’s been my observation as well, some people get on with shavettes better then straights, but those are pretty few and far in between I think(at least at the very start)
This is an appreciated video, as I just got my first two Wecks and haven’t used a shavette of any kind before. Great video!
Glad to help out buddy! I wish I had an assortment of shavettes to go a bit more in depth... maybe that’s something to work on this year. Good luck with the Wecks.... I might be jumping down that rabbit hole as well.
Great video and explanation for both Straights and Shavettes! Personally I use both but my preference is the real straight. Has far for pros and cons the shavette is easier to maintain VS the Straight but the honing process is not that hard to learn. Great job my friend
Great video Justin, I learned the hard way with starting out with a shavette.
Thanks Tim and yeah, you got the hang of it though didn’t you? It is a steep learning curve though and not all shavettes are equal, some are easier to use then others.
Nice shave! I love the low maintenance of a shavette, but straights are really pretty.
Thanks Mac! That’s a great point, shavettes are super low maintenance..... but a vintage Wade and Butcher.... well, that’s just dead sexy.
@@JMac. yeah, hard to beat a WB!
@@macshaves1266 you’ve got that right! That steel is magical!
Very nice job Justin. This is an excellent video!
Thanks Chris, I’m glad you enjoyed it. And thanks for the suggestion, I really appreciate it.
What a well executed video my friend! You laid out a plethora of information for shavers to consider when buying either type of razor. Keep them coming! Have a great day!
Thanks DK! That means a lot buddy! I was second guessing myself wondering if I didn’t have enough info. A great day to you as well my brother!
Jmac! Excellent comparison video. Glad to see you came around with the shavette. We both love them!
Thanks Kirk! Yeah man, it’s great to be confident with them, my favourite way to shave now!
@@JMac. I’m happy to hear that! I feel the same, brother.
@@thecutthroatjourney glad to hear that too my man!
Nice shave and a great video my friend.
You rock bro.
Take care.
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Thanks Matti! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Keep rocking and best regards brother!🤘🤘😎
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The first thing I bought while getting into traditional WetShaving was a classic samurai Shavette. It’s stainless and probably the best bang for your buck about $14 w/ 100 blades
Of course the pros for it is you can use your favorite blades and you don’t have to do all of that “bullshit”
On the other hand A lot of people like myself enjoy stroping and Honing a straight razor so I guess a Shavette will be perfect for the people that are not trying to get into traditional straight razors. It’s still get that same feeling. Cause after all they are both open blades on your friggin face!
I also have a CJB KAMASORI that takes the Feather Artist club blades.
I’ve been using a Shavette on and off for years before I started using a straight razor. And it really helped me transition. I’ve been using a straight for about eight months and started traditional WetShaving with Shavettes, modern and vintage safety razors for about 5 years now.
Vintage Gillettes will always be my favorite but I straights are getting used a lot more often in my Shave Den
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Hey Mike!! Great thoughts on straights and shavettes!! I love my real straights as well, and enjoy stripping but I don’t like the maintenance like sending them out to be honed… gets pricy after awhile, so that’s where I really love shavettes, get that nice straight razor shave with the convenience of simply changing the blade. Love my vintage razors too, they will always be in rotation. Take care brother!
im just getting into straight razor shaving. i picked the shavette for the convenience of not having to worry about blade maintenance, but once i finish using the 100 razor blades that it came with, i plan to buy a real blade and get into the world of honing. thanks for the info!
@@757History awesome brother, I love the convenience of no maintenance as well, plus you can not load a blade, lather up and practice your technique with no fear of getting cut, and once your feeling more confident you can load a blade and go. Enjoy the journey!
Thank you, a very fair and objective video, iam one month into straight razor use, trying both types... Every point you raised I've also found to be true.... I started on shavettes but definitely heading towards straight razors 👍.
You’re most welcome, and I’m glad you found some valid points! I love them both and I wish you the best of luck on your journey, and welcome to the Brotherhood of the Blade!
Nice comparison mate and well put across 👍 Stay safe and have a good week 👍
Thanks Martyn! Hopefully some new shavers may find some useful info here! I hope your safe and having a great week as well!
@@JMac. all's good mate, stay safe 👍
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I enjoyed this comparison, thanks bro!
Most excellent! I’m glad you enjoyed it Erik!
Great shave and video Justin, shavettes show little mercy that's for sure but at least there's not much blade exposure to save from getting a deep cut. Have a great day.
Very best regards Gordon.👍
Thanks Gordon! And you’re right, I think people mostly get but by the blade corners as opposed to getting sliced when dealing with shavettes. Have a good one bro!
If a razor needs honing by a professional before using it is NOT entry level. It’s a value blade that can be put into service by a seasoned veteran shaver. Cheap and entry level should not be confused.
To be fair, there’s not really any “entry level “ blades that come honed, unless your buying from a retailer that does it on sight, good examples are Böker, Dobok, etc… the factory edge on those is not shave ready and needs to be properly honed.
Nice comparison between the two, Justin. 😌👍
I know I’ll never stop using both styles now, I enjoy them both too much.
I’m glad I learned to use shavettes first though, yes they can be a lot more difficult than a straight (depending on the style), but they force you to develop a really good touch if you are going to use them well.
Take care my friend and my best wishes as always to you and the family. ☺️
Thanks Dave! I know your the shavette master so I’m glad you found some value in this video. I’m glad I learned how to use them as well, and I’ll likely add at least another to the collection. I’m on the fence about new guys starting with shavettes..... I know they can scare some guys away after they get torn up by one(usually a cheap POS) so I think guys who really want to start with them should look at spending a few bucks for a quality starter shavette. All is well here Mate, I hope your doing good too!
@@JMac. yeah, I know where you’re coming from. I’ve spent time talking with a few people who’ve chosen a type of shavette I specifically recommended them to avoid, and they’ve had the briefest of shavette careers. 🙄
@@bendycard yep, I’ve seen that as well. That’s why I went for the Cadillac if shavettes for my first foray lol.
Great comparison brother! Shavettes are awesome and cost effective. But straight razor shaves I think are more fun and satisfying. Can’t imagine how it will be if I actually get good haha
Thanks bud and I agree 100% plus vintage straights have a story behind them which is pretty cool. And don’t kid yourself, your skills are coming along great... I reckon your collection will start growing soon.
@@JMac. I appreciate that brother!! I have 2 nice ones on the way stay tuned 😉. Sold off a couple brushes to offset it but I think it’ll be worth it
@@johnshaves1996 you’re just welcome, and ha!! See, I told ya.... you w started already lololololol. I’ll be looking forward to seeing what you got coming!
Cool comparison Red!! Right on, I use Shavettes cuz I don't know any honers!!
Thanks Reed! And man, that’s a great point, I’m sure we could find you one real quick if you decided to go that route!
@@JMac. Hook me up with a blade sharpener bro...the best you know!
@@ShaveCave well, the best I know is located in Canada, and that’s Randy at First Canadian Shave. But I believe he learned the craft from Frank Misa at Strike Gold Shave in the US if your looking to keep your blades in the CONUS. I’ve also heard Paul (lathernewhiskers) puts a great edge on a blade as well.
Hey Gents Guy Solis is he in Denver and I am sure he would be able to sort an edge out for you.
@@gordonchristie246 think he moved...haha
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It is! I love using it.
Interesting video but you forgot to mention that THE major factor in choosing between a straight razor and a shavette is price. Most SRs I’ve seen are pricey anywhere between $200-$300 or more (add to the the cost of extras to keep it in good condition as well as the time and practice in honing and stropping a SR) while a shavette is far less expensive but with good quality the price can be as low as $30 which I’m sure is easily within the average guys range so a shavette is the best way to go hands down.
Oh I agree 100%! I’ll be rolling out more content with shavettes and was going to hit those points as well, so I appreciate the reminder. Have a great day brother, and be well!
I like a Shavette for the low entry price compared to a straight razor, I wanted the experience and feel badass while shaving, sending a straight razor away for honing or honing it myself, strop it and all that is not something I'd like to do right now, yes, I cut myself the first time I shaved with a shavette, but it was not big deal and just made me want to do it again and get better at it, I'm so excited to receive my own shavette with astra platinum blades because my first experience was with something cheap, but hey, it got me hooked up.
@@999samus7 I hear you on that brother! I also got tired of all the maintenance and use shavettes exclusively now, albeit I do prefer AC shavettes, I think some DE shavettes are definitely sufficient to get people hooked and than they look for more premium options to explore and enjoy.
Good comparison between the 2 styles of shaving JMac. I'm sure many will find this helpful.
The shave itself looked great. Can never complain with Havana Vieja either.
Thanks Lyle, and I hope you’re right! I was pleased at how easy it was to use the shavette again, it’s nice to have that option back in the rotation. And yeah buddy, you can never go wrong with HSSC Havana Vieja.
Justin you da man when it comes to straights. Very very educational vid especially for a newbie like me. DE easy to get the angle right. What is the angle for a straight or is it just feel? How many straight uses before honing needs to be done? Wet shaving is a journey, 1st class is a straight. The perfect shave is the desired destination. Take Care Brother and Stay Safe.
Thanks Brent! I’m humbled, I feel as if my skills are kinda middle of the road lol, just good enough to get the job done. As far as angle, generally around a spines width off the face for an WTG pass, then very shallow for ATG, but it also comes down to feel and grind.... wedgy type grinds use steeper angles etc. As as far as shaves per hone, depends on your beard type and if your using a good grind for your beard, your stopping technique, not dinging the edge on things etc. I couid probably have an hour long video on straights and still not cover everything lol. That being said, every step of the way if you go that route, I’ll help ya.
@@JMac. Thanks Justin, I will take you up on the offer. Step 1: Buy Straight, Step 2: Stare at Straight for a month, Step 3: Take do the shave. I am getting there. Big mistake was watching Sweeney Todd over holidays ;-)
@@baconrad123 you’re welcome brother! And haha don’t overthink it! Even if your first go is a few swipes WTG 9! Your dominant side cheek.... that’s a start.
Good comparison. I have a Parker and I got bit a few times, probably my fault. Cool looking shavette, I'm highlighting my M1 Schick Dial Adjustable next..good lesson, brother. The best thing about our hobby is also the worst thing. We collect a variety of razors and have fun using them but sometimes the indecision is a killer....which razor to use and why...see you again..
Thanks Guy! I wouldn’t say it’s your fault you got bit, I’ve seen that a few times with that particular shavette and that’s why I steered clear of it. I agree 100%, the different razors are what make the hobby great, but like you said, there can be a lot of choices to be made. Have a great day my brother!
I'll be back...interesting topic..
Sounds good!
for less irritiation what to use
A good soap, and a good safety razor. That should help with the irritation!
@@JMac. thank you!
@@Tashyncho-Sapa-CEKTAHT you’re welcome!
I obviously can’t watch this so I will have to listen.
Why can’t you watch this one lol.
Personally I get pretty bad razorburn and ingrown hairs with shavettes from my local barber, ended up buying a straight razor and left it with him and now don't have these issues anymore, was wondering if the blade thickness/flexibility makes the difference
is shavettes a good option if I have very sensitive skin, very thick and coarse beard, and want a baby bottom smooth shave every day?
I would say yes, because the blades are mechanically sharpened, you won’t have to worry if your edge is getting dull, you just simply replace it. For sensitive skin and a coarse beard, I would recommend a Feather Artist Club razor, like the SS, SR, DX, whichever suits your fancy, as they take the AC Blades which are thicker than DE blades and they remove whiskers very efficiently and smoothly, without needing to over shave. I hope this helps!
@@JMac. Thanks for the reply and recommendations ! I have got a really high interest for the Feather artist club sr after some research, now the only thing that I need to do is to actually take the plunge. I have some experience with DE but never tried a shavette or straight razor, and honestly a little about it. But maybe as long as I take it easy and slow in the beginning it'll be fine? One option is to buy a really cheap one, like the Sailor's shavette that's only 20 euro ish to see if I enjoy the process, or I just take the big plunge and go for the feather and force myself to learn and like it... What would you do ?
@@Thadnill you’re most welcome! I have a policy of buy once, cry once, to be honest, a $20 Feather Style shavette likely won’t have the same clamping on the blade that the real deal does, and the build quality won’t be as nice either. Anyone can learn to use one of these, I’m confident in that, and like you already have it figured out, take ot nice and slow at first, and you will get the hang of it. Beauty of these is you can take the blade out and practice with them, and really build up that muscle memory. I would check Amazon and eBay for deals on Feather shavettes, they are usually cheaper there than from the online retailers.
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