Are Feather Blades The BEST?
Вставка
- Опубліковано 25 лип 2017
- Thanks for watching! I hope that you find my videos informational and enjoyable. The key to any great shave is technique, and there are lots of great products to help you get there. Thank you for you views, subscriptions, comments and likes!
Nick
How to Shave with a Safety Razor
bit.ly/NShowtoshave
My Favorite Shave Gear
Razor: Merkur 34C bit.ly/Merkur34c2018
Blade: Personna bit.ly/personna
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft bit.ly/RRplissoft
Shaving Soap: Barrister Mann Seville bit.ly/BMSev
Aftershave: Proraso bit.ly/ProrasoAS
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Sensitive bit.ly/NiveaAS
bit.ly/nickshaves
/ nickshaves
Shave Gear of the Year 2017
bit.ly/SGY2017
Razor: Rockwell 6C bit.ly/RockwellR
Blade: Feather bit.ly/feather100
Brush: Semogue 620 bit.ly/semogue620
Shaving Soap: Tabac bit.ly/tabacsoap
Aftershave: Fine Fresh Vetiver bit.ly/FineVetiver
Shave Gear of the Year 2016
bit.ly/SGY2016
Razor: Merkur 34c bit.ly/Merkur34c2018
Blade: Perma-Sharp bit.ly/perma-sharp
Brush: Semogue 1305 bit.ly/semogue1305
Shaving Soap: Phoenix Gondolier bit.ly/PhoenixSoap
Shaving Soap: Pre de Provence 63 bit.ly/PrePro63
Aftershave: Fine Snake Bite bit.ly/FineSnakeAS
Shave Gear of the Year 2015
bit.ly/SGY2015
Razor: Merkur 34c bit.ly/Merkur34c2018
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless bit.ly/gillette7OCss
Boar Brush: Semogue 830 bit.ly/semogue830boar
Badger Brush: Semogue Owner's Club bit.ly/SOCbadger
Shaving Soap: Barrister Mann Seville bit.ly/BMSeville
Aftershave: Fine Platinum bit.ly/FinePlatinum
Aftershave: Lucky Tiger bit.ly/LuckyTigerAS
Styptic Pencil: Clubman bit.ly/styptic
Shave Gear of the Year 2014
bit.ly/SGY2014
Razor: Merkur 37c bit.ly/merkur37c
Blade: Personna bit.ly/personna
Boar Brush: Semogue 1250 bit.ly/semogue1250
Badger Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 bit.ly/chubby2best
Shaving Soap: Catie's Bubbles bit.ly/CBsoap
Aftershave: Stirling SDM bit.ly/SDMafter
Aftershave Balm: Nivea bit.ly/NiveaAS
My Filming Gear (because lots of people have asked!)
Camera: Canon Powershot S120
bit.ly/canonpowershots120
Storage: SanDisk Extreme Pro 32gb
bit.ly/sandiskpro32
Tripod: Dolica Tripod
bit.ly/dolicatripodproline - Навчання та стиль
Hi Nick. Another great video. Really appreciate them.
So glad you've found time to post more often lately, doc! Quality posts, as always.
I love feathers in my R41 grande and Maggard slant. Such a smooth and effortless shave.
Great shave! That is exactly my combo for my every day shave. Feather blade with my RockwellC on the #3 baseplate. I get a great smooth shave with two passes and a clean up! Thanks for the video!
Definitely my go to blade. I do have sensitive skin and to get the closest shave with the least amount of passes helps me out big time. Good video.
All kinds of content lately. Luv it
all kinds......
all kindzzzzzzz........
So far i've tried 10 different brands of blades and Feathers are the sharpest of them all. For me that's the second best blade and I use it mostly on my milder and non aggressive razors. My go to blade for every razor is the Polsilver Super Iridium. It's slightly less sharper than Feather, but it's a lot smoother, long lasting and cheaper.
I agree. Though feather might be the sharpest (not by much) than other blades it really doesn't have the smoothness of a Polsilver, or Perma Sharp,
First feather shave today on my merkur 23c, felt amazing, especially with a slick lather..... i used arko. Def less irritation than with my regular persona blades that i normally use. Will stick with feathers from this point forward, great shave and feedback after splashing on some aftershave.
it really depends whether I am on a day to day shaving routine or have a couple of days "off". day to day I prefer something more smooth but after a couple of days of no shaving feather certainly gives a terrific result. but that's just me with quite sensitive skin.
Superb shave Nick!! Thanks for using the number 3 baseplate, I'm in the camp that Feather makes the sharpest blade .
Happy Friday!!
Nick, great information about the feather blades. I need to use them again in my Merkur 33c. Nice to see Reef Point Soaps. I need to try their products.
This is my standard shave. Rockwell 6S, 3 plate, Feather Hi-Stainless. Mitchell’s Wool Fat, Speick splash.
I have many soaps from Stirling, B&M, Soap Commander, Shaving Shop. I always come back to The Fat. Merkur 34C, Rockwell 3 plate, Timeless scallop bar...Feather is smooth in all my shavers.
100% agree!! They are the sharpest I’ve used too. I don’t use them in a 1st shave with a new razor because I’m concerned that I’ll have multiple nicks. I still use all kinds of blades but no matter what other blades I’m using, I always have a feather close by
I just switched from a Gillette 5 blade disposable to a Merkur 34c safety razor. I did quite a bit of UA-cam and internet research to include watching your videos prior to purchasing. For me the feather blades in the Merkur 34c at least was a very smooth shave. Smooth enough I had to look and feel to make sure I was holding the razor correctly so the blade would cut. Sure enough 2 days of growth in one pass gone. I've never had that smooth of a shave with any disposable regardless of cost. Granted this is all subjective to my face and facial hair but the combination definitely works for me. I want to try straight razor shaving next. Thanks for the helpful videos.
I usually only go with sandalwood scented soaps but that earl gray and ginger seems awesome.
I'm a shavette user and I use feather blades and never had any problems in cutting myself. Awesome blades!!!!
I love Feathers... I have a thick beard and they are like a hair machete. Thanks for the new videos, Nick! Seems like everyone takes the summer off. Appreciate you!
I use Feather blades in my slant razor and its the best! Thanks for the review
The Feather blade always works wonderfully for me. _Thanks for the shave Nick!_
Been wet shaving for six months……using a Rockwell 6C and Gillette Slim. My go to blades have been Nacet, Astra SP, and Voskhod. Had two Feather blades in a sample pack but was apprehensive to try one. Read too many horror stories about their scary sharpness and tendency to nick or irritate skin badly. Finally got around to trying one two weeks ago in my 6C on R3. Took my time, was very careful….and got a great shave. Got 6 shaves out of the blade although I could have gotten one or two more. Ordered 50 of them this week on eBay. To me….it’s not an every day blade…..but a good one to use on special occasions when you want a super BBS outcome. You have to be careful with a Feather and respect it’s sharpness. Not like shaving zip-zop with one of my trusted Voshkies.
I love these blades on the first shave. After that they get dull so easily.
Feather lay at my 2nd place after KAI, but not so far from being at 1st place. Since I am not sure about the long-term side effects on health of coating (Platinum, Iridium,....) I must reward more coating-free blades therefore I must put at first place KAI as they are pure stainless. Very good video indeed. Tx!
Hi Nick! Great review of Feather blades. As with anything wet shaving, YMMV. Personally, they feel like a hacksaw blade on the first use and their longevity is short...2 or 3 four pass shaves. I have a stash of vintage blades that are smooth and have the longevity for 8 to 20 four pass shaves. However, for the money...Astra SP works a treat.
Hi Nick, great video as usual. It's just a thought but could you do video on how you make hand soap at home please; I think it would be really interesting to learn about.
I like Feathers. If not carful the first use can be a bit abrasive for me. The second and third are awesome and in the trash after the third. The three best blades for me are Polsilver's, Personna Red's and Feathers. I should do a blind test to see if I could put those 3 in order of my favorite, but all are excellent performers for me. Thanks for the review/ video and glad to see them coming!
I like Derby`s, or as I have come to call them: DERPY blades, because I shave twice as fast with them hehe.
I`m new to the DE scene, but I`ve tried quite a few blades, during some different circumstances now, and my scandinavian fluff, really seem to want a mild blade, unless I go 2-3 days without shaving, then a feather does me well in the Merkur 42c.
I have my second razor coming some time next week, new year, new razor!
And a best badger brush..
Apparently it`s a bit more aggressive than the 42c, which I think I will like, as I find myself using some pressure with the 42c to get a close shave, unless I wait for as mentioned, 2-3 days.
I think it might be because until now I have been using proraso foam, and not a brush, so my hairs while short, haven`t been standing well, leaving me using pressure due to lack of contact with the mild razor.
Unless using the feathers, which are not everyday blades for me, leading me back to the 2-3 days situation hehe.
I think a slightly more aggressive razor, with mild blades will be good for me, but I`ll keep watching shave videos, all info is good info, and based on the reviews here on youtube I also decided to try the TOBS sandalwood soap.
Good thing so many guys have been making these videos, sharing experiences and making reviews on products so I can shorten my trial and error process, even though it apparently has led me to get one of the more expensive soaps, both my razors and the brush are very affordable, so I figured I wanted a goad soap to start with, even though I`m pretty sure I`ll end up with some kind of collection as time passes.
Thanks for making shave videos, giving noobs like me a bit of experience to go by ;)
Nice review Nick! Feather blades are definitely my favorite DE safety blades. I find the sharpest razor blades, and for that matter, the sharpest kitchen knives are the safest by far.
Lately I've been playing around testing how the razor's weight effect the nature and quality of the shave. Maybe you've got something to demonstrate and possibly say about how the razor's weight effects the nature and quality of the shave.
Great great video, thank you’
I agree Nick the Feather is a nice sharp blade BUT it depends on or in what razor you use I use the Feather AS-D2 stainless steel body for the best shave. I have tried other razors such as Merkur Muhle Parker Rockwell and so forth but none of the others give me a really close shave as the AS-D2. If you get some irritation afterwards I find Thayers Medicated anti pain witch hazel to finish and Nivea balm. My next pick to the Feather blade would be the Rapira LUX which comes fairly close to the Feather for efficiency. For the record I have a very coarse bristle and have to shave with a semi frozen right shoulder so the efficiency of less passes is important to me.
The only "shave of regret" I've had in the last year was with my most trusted razor, soap, and aftershave and a Feather Blade. They are just too harsh for me.
just tried feather and these are crazy sharp, incredible
i have it all, thick and strong beard, feather blades sweeping it like through air
also very satisfied with blue astra, usa personna amazing too, but feels a little bit strange
Hi Nick. Have you ever tried Henri et Victoria products? I was recently in Toronto and bought their Cognac and Cuban Cigars soap, splash and balm. The performance and scent are amazing. Good Canadian artisan product. I would like to see you reviewing any of their product and see what you think about them. Have a good week!
Love me some Feather and Voshkod's!
personally they are far too harsh for me, im shark all the way
Feather makes a great blade. I get 4 shaves from each blade. Nice Shave Nick.
I have started double edge shaving 3 months ago. So far feather is my favorite. I use a Parker variant on a 2 - 3 setting. I have tried astra, bic, Parker, vokguard, persona. The only one I disliked was the astra. So far nothing compares to the feather blade.
For years I’ve used Feather blades with the Feather razor. Wonderful combination and I’ve never had a problem.
Gilette Platinum Plus are the best for me but expensive. feathers are second best but only good for 2 shaves. Gilette Silver Blue are good.I n terms of Price/performance Astra SP !
I enjoy Feather blades in a Gilette King C razor. The razor itself is slightly above mild in blade exposure. The Feather blade makes it a bit more aggressive for people with thick hair.
Perma sharp are my favorite blades.
I have been revisiting the feather and yeah they are sharp but not so smooth. I found like you that a 4 plate on the Rockwell 6 S/C and a light touch will give a pretty smooth shave. Skin was BBS and cool to the touch. I do have to be more careful not to start doing any sudden changes in grain on that first pass though, the edge is not 'buttery enough' to allow any 'stunt shaving'
I have a shit-ton of these feathers so I need to use 'em more. Still, for my money though, the GSB and Nacet give far more comfortable shaves and are up there in sharpness. I really prefer these Gillette as they work in just about every razor I own.
I like to use feathers in vintage gillette razors since they are all so mild.
Hey Nick, how about a video on your homemade soap to include the recipe?
Hi Nick, For me the Astra SP are my blade of choice. I think ,whilst sharp the Feathers are a bit rough. On a side note, I don't know how you manage to shave with a shirt on. I would be in a right mess
Good to see you back on UA-cam. Dave
Homemade hand/face soap? Would love to know how you make it!
I'm no expert and relatively new to de. However I vouch my feathers seem sharper than the other blades I received with my new razor. In fact, I managed to Nik my face on first few uses. But, I've learnt to go easier and I get many shaves out of one blade. I keep the Single blade clean and dry after each use, when I clean razor after a shave and that's all. Yeah good blades very sharp. Gives a great shave always alongside my 34c.
They tend to do me well every time, I use a merkur 34c and the sandalwood proraso soap. Only thing that really sucks about the feather blade is they don't want to make it past one shave, the second one is kind of rough.
Hi Nick. Sometimes new blades or other shaving products come on the market so a "flashback" or a review on a product that's been around for awhile can be good . Sometimes opinions change. Most guys agree that Feathers are great and are here to stay. Thanks.
You need to show us how do you make your hand soap!
I like Feathers in mild razors like my vintage Superspeed or DE89. I don’t use them in my open comb or slant.
For my rough grains and sensitive skin, Feathers blades are the best out of those I have tried. I shave daily and it takes me for good three days.
I’ve been shaving with Personna lab blues for the last 2 years paired with a Merkur 34G and I just switched to Feathers (terribly scared at first based on its reputation) and I am so impressed!! I don’t think I’ll ever go back to Lab Blue. Smoother than anything and no irritation on my sensitive skin
Nice shave Nick.
I know a very close shave is not always required, but as the sensitivity of your skin means that an ATG pass is not possible, I'm surprised you don't use Feathers more often if you can get result like that with just your 3 passes.
Hi Nick, for me FEATHER is the first, number one. Ciao
Hello guys I try feather blades very sharp as tough my beard is they work great
i bought a 10 pack of feather blades about 3 months ago but still havent used them yet as im a bit nervous - i have fairly sensitive skin
Hey Nick how about you do a updated shave den tour in your new shave den.
The answer is yes and its best with the AS D2
Hi Nick, thanks for this video. Regarding sharpness. Die you ever use an Ikon Tech? It is supposed to be the most aggressive razor on the market. Do you have that razor in your collection? If yes a video would be great.
I would also like to know how you make your facial soap. I have not tried Feather yet, but PermaSharp are very sharp but have a balance of smoothness that I like.
It took me a year to figure out what people meant between sharpness and smooth. I have a very sensitive face so I tried so many and have not stopped, but persona for me the best all around blade. Sharp, smooth and I get at least three shaves with one blade. Feathers by far for me are the sharpest, somewhat smooth, but hard to get more than two shaves each blade. I do like others. Plus, I like my Rockwell 6s
Sorry For got to say, Nick great videos
@nick shaves i'm looking into those blades. i do have a mildy aggressive razor but not too aggressive so me using blades like that with a sensitive skin shave gel should me fine or even an organic soap like taylor of old bond street
Please make video on best shaving kits available in indian markets as these are all expensive if converted to Indian Rupees.
Would love to get your opinion on the Wickham 1912 soaps, top performers from a British artisan!
Completely agree, they're the sharpest out of the ~30 blades I've tried. Unfortunately after 2 shaves they deteriorate quickly. Given they cost 2-3X what other good blades like Gillette Silver Blues which I can get 3-4 shaves with, I only use them once in a while.
Hi Nick! I am somewhat new to wet shaving and I’ve had great results with your help. I haven’t seen every one of your videos yet but intend to do so. The video I watched today included your uses of feather blades the Rockwell 6C and Reef Point Soaps, Earl Grey & Ginger. I’ve had enormous success with your recommendations but I have hit a snag on Reef Point Soaps, are they no longer in business? Looking forward to your reply.
Many thanks!
JT
I do enjoy the feather blades. From my experience, they seem to be a bit rough on the first shave, but the following 3-4 are very smooth. My current favorite is Sputnik. They're a perfect combination of smooth and sharp for me. As always, thanks for the video!
I like feathers but if I use them as my go to razor blades then my skin starts to get really irritated. I like to use them if ive gone like a week without shaving, slice the hair like butter.
What you mary the razor with a blade I have for me found some razors are too mild, whatever I use with a blade, I use a Gillette tech with a blade and I Can use a few different blades with similar results, maybe if you the razor you like and it works for you try different compos hope you have success.
For me, Feathers are as good as it gets when I have a few days growth and have been too lazy to shave. If I have any irritation already, not happening. I am slowly working through a 100 pack. That said, Feather Pro blades in an Artist Club type razor are a totally different animal, very mild and smooth. Love those when I have irritation and need a smooth, irritation free shave.
nick ever want to try feather blades with ikon tech or the muhle r41
I agree they are sharp but not that much sharper than the DE blades you mentioned at the end of the video. However I think Perma Sharp is nearly as sharp but are smoother to shave with. More comfortable. And for me overall smoothness and comfort trumps absolute sharpness. I have several vintage Gillette razors from flare tips, open combs, safety bars, adjustable.
And Perma Sharp works well in all of them.
All depends on the razor. It’s extremely smooth in a Rockwell but in others it gives me a little irritation. Polsilver, Kai and permasharp are alot smoother. Gillette silver blue is next and after that would be voshkod and astra. In that order.. but that’s just for me. Everyone’s face is different
Yes it is its the sharpest and gives you a very close shave
Have you used the Wilkinson's blades? I am terrified of using a de razor, but did buy one, long ago, in fact I brought two Wilkinson's razor's, I will use one one day, and send the other unopened one to you, to "test shave" as it were.
can you do a review with viking safety razor the gofather
I've just tried one, and it's certainly the best blade for me. I have very little facial hair, but what I do have is very very coarse and like barbed wire - especially on my chin. Most blades I have to keep going back and forth trying to mow it down, but with these? Nope. A couple of passes on my chin, and it's BBS. Remarkably, considering their sharpness, this blade also gave me the least irritation out of any blade I've ever used. Possibly because they're so sharp, so require less back passes etc.
This is clearly the best blade for me.
these are by far the best blades for me, it's crazy
I got the SOC brush for Christmas last year and it quickly became my favorite shaving brush. It is my first wood handled shaving brush and I find that I am extremely cautious about getting the handle wet. Is this a concern that I should have, or can the wood handle getting wet/soaking?
It will hold up just fine getting wet during the shave. Just towel dry the handle when you're done and don't let it sit in water when stored.
As far as soaking, I would just soak the bristle part and not the handle.
What is the brush?
a hand soap you make at home? can you make a vid on that sometime?
You need to start making vids again Nick.
I've never cared for razor blade reviews. Unless reviewing the actual craftmanship of the blade - why bother? Every razor blade is different on every one's face. One guy's best blade is crap to another. Once I found my blade (after tons of searching) I bought a box of 200 and never looked back. I gave all my samples to a friend for him to find the one that works for him. What do I think of Feather blade? They didnt work for me. They tore my face up and just gave me irritation and razor burn. The blade that works for me is the 7 O'Clock Super Stainless. I'm sure my blade sucks on someone else. :) Still love your videos though.
I agree they are too sharp at least for my neck, so far astra super platinums are m favorite
I used today the feathers and they gave me really bad razor burn
Depends on what razor you use. Finding a pairing a razor and blade combo that does what ya want it to do can take a bit also you might find yourself wanting a 2 razor shave one mower and a finisher but to each their own
I have tried more than possibility 30 different blades. I barely can tell their different. The only thing I notice is their longevity for example I found feather is good for me for 5 to 7 shaves while others brands can go up to 4 to 5 shaves only. Sharpness wise, I really can't tell the difference in the first 3 shaves.
I totally agree. You`re right. But maybe we can give some tips to one another?
How do you come compare KAI vs Feather?
I've made my own soap a few times under the direction of a fiend who makes her own soap all the time. I would like to see a video on that
Blades are one of those "YMMV" things. Give 10 of the top 10 so called best blades to 10 different people you will get ten different best blade answers. It is funny when I started a year and a half ago and it was suggested I get Feathers as a blade and of course I did. By the time they showed up I had done some research and had read about how sharp they are and thinking "what did I get myself into switching to DE shaving". They took a while to show up through Amazon and I found Wilkinson Sword Classics at the local drugstore and found them to be a great blade. I feared the Feather when they showed up but found they are no more sharper then what I had tried at that point. They are just not that smooth for me. I even bought 100 of the holy grail Voskhod and couldn't make it through the first pass. Give the Gillette 7 o'clock Permasharp Stainless a try. My sharp and smooth blade and think they are better then Feather. But then again that is JMO.
Thanks for the review.
Any chance of doing a review or possibly you may have a suggestion on a good boar hair brush. I am currently using a Semogue 1250 Natural Boar Bristle which is nice but may want something better. Badger hair brushes cause issues for me. Thanks!
Jim Thomas try a synthetic. Super soft and great backbone. No break-in required. I love boar, badger and synthetics. My go to is synthetic though. I sell them at low prices on Etsy including shipping www.etsy.com/shop/EverShave. But if you're looking for boar brush the semogue 830 is amazing once it's broke in.
I like many blades, but Feather is truly special.
Very sharp blades, but not necessarily what I'm looking for. I don't use Feathers much. My two favorite blades of all time are Gillette Platinum and Astra SPs.
For me it's Astras all the way.
Amen that Feather is the best. Started using them as early as possible when I switched to DE razors. "Smooth" blades like Voshkod just doesn't do it for me. Give me my sharp Feathers! :)
Bro have you ever tried shave butter?
Dale just red what you said just try with a d e razor its more about technique, even a cartridge razor can cut you ,a tip for you when shaving with a d e razor make sure your face is lubricated, when you shave use short downward strokes never sideswipe it is far cheaper than those cartridges I Learned about later in life and I wished I did this earlier don't waste this opportunity you won't regret it.
even after a 3 shave pass, my neck is still not smooth what so ever.
I'm late to the party. But here's something unexpected: Feathers are actually nicer for my hyper-sensitive skin, which turns red or has irritation-pimples in no time. The point is that Feathers require me far less work to get it right. Two gentle yet accurate passes is enough. And I can even afford a third pass. I'm not even calmly shaving anymore, just making sure the "technique" is right. Pressure, speed, no lateral movement. I had Astra green's. It was too often bit of a fight. Not anymore. Using Merkur 34C and cheapo (5 euro) shaving cream.
Not best but sharpest. I use their single edge version in my Valet Auto Strop for clean up and back of my neck after a straight razor shave. They last a long time that way. Hard not to get a weeper with a fresh blade though.
Hi Nick. I love Feather blades, but the reason why I watned to comment is that I think your hairstyle is really handsome. With that being said, how long is your hair on the sides and on top? Regards.
I agree that Feather are the sharpest blades on the market, but they are also by far the most uncomfortable blades I have ever used, no matter in which razor.
The feather blade does give me only 3 good shaves, my beard is killing the sharpness way too fast for that price. But i understand why many people love this blade 👍
Sold my 200. After 3 years giving them every opportunity, they just didn't work for me...ended up in uneven and rough shaves. So I pulled the plug.
@Alessandro LinuxBSD So many!
@Alessandro LinuxBSD I didn't appreciate the nicks and cuts and uneven shaves of the Feathers rather.
Bring back the Merkur 34c for your next shave 😎
Still looking for MY blade for the 34C HD. Have tried PolSilver, 7O'clock SharpEdge and Gillette Silver Blue. The Silver Blue was acceptable, while the others were just so-so after four passes.
I seem to do much better using the Merkur 25C (open comb) with a Derby Extra, or most any blade!
What do you like with the 34C?
Craig Michelson What works best for my 34c hd so far are Gillette 7 o'clock, Astra super blades, and feather, but then again the Merkur 34c is a very mild razor and honestly i will replace it soon because I have a thick beard and grows back really fast, I feel you man, I'm gonna get a open comb razor too, maybe a muhle r41 or rockwell 6c, gl on finding your blades 😎
Gillette 7 o'clock black for me super smooth best shave never tried a feather and probably won't as I don't want to cut myself up
No doubt they are the sharpest and initially glide through stubble, BUT they draw blood far too easily. Skin type plays a big part in shaving. I will try one once in a blue moon with over 100 stashed away. Gillette sharpedge, and Silver Blue are the ones I use now. Trying Gillette permasharp (Indian) Green soon. I've tried many blades and Derby are amongst the worst, so it shows that blades is the most subjective topic and the only way to know is try them yourself as the razor plays a massive part also! Enjoy experimenting everyone!