Feather Artist Club SS Wood Folding Straight Razor

The best shave every time. Quality built. Nice heft. Shaves like an actual straight razor, only better. Also, no need to strop.

So Im kind of a moron and didnt realize this was a straight razor with replaceable blades. I actually really like it though, because I dont have to sharpen anything. They sell a variety of Feather brand blades, and the ones I got are the Artist Club Professional blades. Replacing the blades is pretty easy, you just pinch the clip open like you would a clothes hanger, remove the blade, and pop a new one in. The clip is tight enough that the blade doesnt move and that hair doesnt seem to get wedged up between the blade and the clip (which would be gross). It gives you a really close shave and I found it was really easy to use on my neck and cheeks. I have a short beard and used it to clean up around it, and it was pretty perfect for that. I cut myself up a bunch but remember: Im a moron. With practice I think it would be pretty easy to use.

I paid $150 for a “razor” my husband could use for a long time and sharpen on a leather strap. I got a fancy handle. A fancy handle should not cost $150. Even if it’s nice wood and steel. The description said razor. Not razor handle. The thing didn’t even have razors with it! And they’re expensive. If you’re looking to overpay for a handle this is the product for you.

Its exquisite. Its a perfect work of art！

Beautiful shavette. The miracle is selecting the right Feather blade to go with it. Watch YouTube reviews to understand the blade options.

Excellent quality. Nice balance. Super sharp blades.

Easy to use. Looks beautiful. Fits well in my little hands. Sturdy. Great for beginners but nice enough to use for a long time

Very difficult for beginners, and has little flexibility to control. Its toughness and quality are high.

Unarguably, a Top-Notch Made in Japan Shavette Razor. The price point is well-worth the extra from the regular version. The weight of the Steel is also much better than the Standard SS Razor (which feels like a toy compared to the wood version) and the Wooden Handle is beautiful (much better than KAI Captain Woody). My only complain is the SS Series signature design: Rounded tip and minimum blade exposure, which can make or break your experience with it. If youre just learning the Shavette/Razor, this SS Razor would fit you as you are starting from scratch. HOWEVER, if youre coming from another Straight Razor or Shavette (like the KAI Captain) youll hate it. Why? Because of the SS Rounded Tip Design, you have to adjust to using a very steep (much less than 30 degrees or so), almost parallel to your face angle. Youll have to throw out everything you learned before with other razors to have a great shave using the SS.

This is a top-of-the-line professional straight razor that I bought just because I deserve it! Once I retired, decided that I would like to have a beard and mustache and saw the need to obtain quality grooming tools, I chose this premium razor. You do not have to sharpen this folding straight razor! While blades do not come with the product, I purchased a box of double edged Feather Artist Club Professional blades that come with 20 easy to load blades per cartridge. You simply squeeze the clothes pin like portion of the product and insert the no touch blade using the cartridge ejector into the razor and stop pinching the loading portion of the straight razor. Unless you are a professional barber, you or your loved ones will probably be a bit squeamish at the thought of you using a straight razor to shave. I know my wife was and rightfully so. This product requires extreme care and practice using the correct pressure and angle while shaving, but once you get the hang of it though, you will enjoy the smoothest shave you have ever had and acrisply neat edges around the boarder of your beard and mustache. I have cut myself numerous times. None were serious, but all reinforced my need to be careful. In short order I have obtained blood free skills while trimming the hair under my nose around the top of my mustache, around the edges of my beard and mustache, my sideburns, around my ears and on my neckline. I know! I can almost hear your “Yikes!” and see you wince. The trick to a safe, comfortable and clean shave is to take your time using the correct tools and supplies with care and lots of practice. Although this product and the necessary supplies are not cheap, over time, this product will pay for itself if you were paying a professional to groom and maintain your facial hair. Be careful, but appreciate this product and the fruition of your new skill set. It is worth it. Enjoy!