Feather Artist Club SS Folding Straight Razor Shave & Review

[@izumionozaki6448]

💈I have been using it for my customer 's shaving more than 40 years. I can prove how great shave I did for a long time and there's a reason that professional like me rely on this tried and true tool. I think amateur people need to practice with it sometime but once you get to used to it, your shaving will be comfortable for always✌️💈

[@jeanninebooth6415]

My 15yr old is asking for this for his bday this month. Nervous mom...but supporting him. He has been super successful with his safety razors, so I will secretly hold my breath.

[@penguinshoes6256]

5:40 Now thats what I'm talking about. Being able to rock n roll and get my shave on whenever I want!!!! Heck yeah!!!!

[@geofatboy]

BOOM!

[@michaelorsini9695]

Really nice demonstration Geo! I love using this razor! It has a bit of a learning curve but once you've mastered it, it's an absolute joy to use. There's nothing like that pass from under the neck, over the jowl and along the cheek. This particular razor is an engineering marvel. And the sharpness of these blades (Pros or Supers) exceeds what I can get on my straight razors...that just means you have to be extra careful...which translates into learning great shaving technique. CHEERS!!!

[@anakin1255]

Thank you for reviewing the Lime shave soap!

[@geofatboy]

Your wish is my command Brother!

[@bryceword1768]

Truefitt and Hill!! 😭😭😭😭 I miss them so dearly. It was beautiful. 😇

[@meltoncul]

These Feather shavettes are the real deal. After using other brands, I'm hooked on these. I get comfortable shaves with much less nicks (and most of those are caused by by 75 yr-old face).. Shaving with one of these is a real pleasure and produces an extraordinarily close shave.

[@geofatboy]

Like I've said: The Cream of the Crop!

[@meltoncul]

@@geofatboy No doubt about that. It's a marked improvement over the others I've tried. Fewer nicks and very close shave. Fun to shave with, convenient. A winner.

[@allenlong8615]

The Proraso brush by omega was my first shaving brush. Excellent brush at a great price! Artist clubs are amazing razors

[@geofatboy]

I agree on both counts Allen!

[@breakdown7553]

The great thing about them also seems to be that they offer guarded blades, which is great for beginners.

[@lukepevensie]

I have a very coarse beard on my chin down to the neck area. That's where I cut myself most easily when going against the grain so I learned to go with the grain on both passes

[@Rood67]

I subscribed from your first video I watched today. This one, with the Feather Straight is the fourth or fifth I've watched now. I absolutely love your videos, information without 20 minutes of yacking about the weather or movies. I came to learn, and I learned; no time wasted. I've been looking at your sales site. Some things are just out of my price range, but you have a great selection of affordable items. Just an all around great find when your video showed up on my feed today.

[@Shaverboy516]

Amazing shave Geo! Can’t get enough of your videos!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks RK-Greatly appreciated.

[@ZimZimmer2010]

Thanks for this video: I got a Feather Artist Club DX for Christmas and cut myself a few months ago so got a bit scared of it. I’ll give it another go!

[@geofatboy]

Practice makes perfect! Muscle memory is a real thing. Follow along and mimic the moves without the blade. When ready insert blade and have at it!

[@Samuel-ge7im]

Great shave Geo, hope you doing well!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Samuel! I hope you are staying safe and healthy.

[@Okie68]

Best razor hands down. No traditional straight razor will ever give you the closeness and sharpness of this razor

[@Okie68]

Dude!

[@michaelorsini9695]

@the Game, Review and Reallife Channel No, he's right in my opinion. Machined Feather Blades are scary sharp and nothing honed matches their sharpness. And I have a few straights as well.

[@scottd7272]

The merkur futur brush works really well with the old spice mug. The brush is silver tip badger and small so you do not bang the sides of the mug. Makes me feel like an old timer when using the vintage old spice bottles and mugs. I got several of the milk glass bottles and mugs off eBay.

[@robertgray9802]

This was one of your best videos you've ever done

[@trigunnn2]

Wish more people knew about your channel

[@geofatboy]

58,000 subscribers-But I'll take more!

[@mikeh9701]

Hi Geo- Great shave and razor review; thank you! Clear, concise, informative, and confident presentation; these videos are master classes for us! Thank you! I hope you are having a great week. Be safe and be well. Best regards, as always!

[@geofatboy]

Master classes-Love it! Thanks Mike.

[@foxbraydon7989]

instablaster

[@Smootus]

Watching this video, I realize I haven’t used my boar brush in a while. I will in the morning in my white nubby bowl signed by Geo....Col Conk is a puck I am not familiar with but right now I am on a Proaso Red kick. Thanks for posting this video!

[@geofatboy]

AND THE WINNER IS ?! Thanks Bryan!

[@xgoku2000x]

Geo you’re the man! Thank you for all of your videos! There’s one video you MUST do... Feather Artist Club DX. Thank you in advance. I know you’ll make the video. You don’t disappoint.

[@hilmiep]

You're right, i have this Razor as well and it is amazing how easy it works. Thanks for the video and greetings from Germany

[@geofatboy]

Thanks for watching, commenting, and supporting!

[@AndrewACarmichael]

I was looking at getting one of these. Really great review

[@geofatboy]

Glad I could help, thanks Andrew! bit.ly/FeatherArtistClubRazorsSN

[@grahamarcher2729]

Great shave Geofatboy! You have a wonderful technique! Best wishes from my lock down here in the U.K.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Graham! I hope are making productive use of your lockdown time.

[@techrajdeep6589]

Oh you are really awesome on shaving with straight razors and its also teaches us how to use self straight razors thanks 😊

[@alexcarter8807]

I just picked up a 3-pack of shavette type razors at my local Japanese market for $3 or so, called "Lady's Razors" or something but I don't care, I got them to clean up my neck line when I cut my hair.

[@reptilianskin]

I’ve had a dovo shavette for a couple years, and I still only use it for the first pass with the grain. I cut myself against and across once and it humbled me. Every now and then I try but around the contours of my chin and lips, I just don’t.

[@geofatboy]

This is one of the best shavette razors out there. Head and shoulders above others.

[@olehemlock]

I have they same razor with teak wood handle. I commend you on your shave. You used the sharpest blade they offer and no weepers. I usually get a weeper or two with a knew blade the first couple of times I use it.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks very much, as I said I the Super Pro blade is best for heavy beardage... More like a traditional straight razor.

[@husmenusta]

First time used it, Holly shit learning curve was really hard. Great demonstration and great tool for anyone who wants to purchase it

[@geofatboy]

Thanks! Happy to help.

[@hawkeye924]

Hello Geo and Thanks for the video. I only have one observation and one (maybe two) questions. I have watched, I believe, all of your videos and I have not once seen a drop of blood come from that babies hiney smooth shave. Can I attribute that to fantastic beautiful editing job or are you just.... THAT DARN GOOD! GOD BLESS you my friend. Best Regards to you, Hawkeye

[@geofatboy]

Greetings Hawkeye! I guess I'm pretty good but-I still occasionally have that oh sh*t moment but a quick pass with the alum block takes care of it! I hope you are all staying safe and healthy.

[@mattbarlow1092]

thank you for posting this have been shaving wrong with this razor for three years, now I don't get bumps and red skin.

[@sapp3980]

I can hear the hair crunching off just watching your vid. U sold me was looking for a good quality razor thanks for letting me c that

[@noahhumbard724]

Ah there’s something soothing about watching people shave

[@geofatboy]

Just as there is about completing a nice shave!

[@noahhumbard724]

geofatboy yep

[@tptperry123]

Love the feather Japanese handle

[@duddkfahtsewon]

Hi! I'm Korean. Nice to see you. Recently, I bought a Feather AC SS Straight razor. I'll use this tomorrow but I'm really really afraid if this hurts me. Anyway, this video will be useful tips for me. Thanks.

[@warrenbfeagins]

Chicago!!!! Man I miss home.....except in the winter. Great review.

[@MrEricksen78]

I recently purchased feather artist club S1, and I’m looking for a blade. I am a barber but never really focused too much on shaving but I recently want to provide the service for my clients and I was curious which blade would you recommend for best comfort

[@Ashengard111]

I have the Feather DX aswell as cheap Chinese clones of the SS and the Kai Captain Zebrano, the SS and the Kai are similar for having the bulged lip on the shaving edge. I've found that the DX is much more comfortable for me while the other two require much more steep and unnatural angle for shaving and I feel like I'm not having very good control of the blade, perhaps because I have less visibility with the bulge at the end. I'm also new at the straight razor shaving (if you can call it that) so as a newbie the DX is still the better choice for me aswell as the much better looking one. If you are on a budget I'll recommend the standard Kai Captain which is not lipped and is almost identical to the DX but is half the price.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks for the tips Ashengard-which reminds me of Asgard...

[@MathiVelan]

Thanks for the tip, I had taken the SS out of the running after learning about the bulged lip, and was debating between a $200 DX and $130 Kai captain pakkawood. The Kai captain came with a leather case and a pack of blades despite the lower price, and I'm glad to say I can't notice the lip whatsoever, I think it's basically identical to the DX.

[@JoyShaving]

Great Shave Geo, you have inspired me for doing yet another shavette shave

[@geofatboy]

Thank Joy! En-J-O-Y See what I did there?

[@JoyShaving]

@@geofatboy absolutely 👍

[@Thadnill]

I just got this shavette as a present, and wondering for my first use if I can use both sides for shaving or if you should only use one side ?

[@Johnny-Five]

Awesome shave Geo! Have an awesome week everyone ☀️😎💈👍

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Johnny! Take care.

[@towinglegends5815]

Wassup handsome. Not that I enjoy watching you shave that handsome face of yours ( joke from a straight guy), but I been cutting my own hair using clippers, shaved using Schick Quattro and straight razor for the shape up at the end. Found trying to do a whole shave with a straight razor a bit sketchy but watching this video kind of gave me a bit of confidence watching this from start to finish. Now using my $15 straight razor vs this $100 to $200 feather product I have yet to be convinced. Not sure is I'm willing to spend that amount on a straight razor. Will be doing a bit more research I to this to see if I can believe more in the product. Definitely looks very solid. Especially the way the blades are packaged, (not to mention $20 for 15 blades). I'll update this comment once I figure it out. Thanks buddy.

[@RobertLinthicum]

Never fails. What a pro!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Robert!

[@j.aghorbani5197]

can you do the feather artist dx wooden or pearl handle review?

[@jeremyvuozzo9677]

If the rounded tip pushes down the skin, wouldn’t it have the potential to cause ingrown hairs like a cartridge blade?

[@geofatboy]

I've shaved with it many times-no ingrown hairs...

[@Franshaves]

Hello. What do you prefer, the folding version or the Japanese one? Thanks.

[@ilndnupe]

Hello Geo I watched all of your feather vids. I am on my 2nd shave with the dx. Less cuts this time around. Also using the futur to shave my head on a 3 setting with feather blades. A few cuts so using my alum! Thanks for your vids and i am sure over time i will improve. Oh i did 3 passes on my head and face.

[@victor_wang_1]

Thank you so much for this excellent informative video

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Victor!

[@paulinevalley501]

4 months later but if you place the col conk puck in a apothecary mug and bloom it you get the same effect

[@simonosborne5628]

It really scares me when you talk and cut at the same time. BTW I use one of these - the kamisori style - and I highly recommend picking one up. The Feather AC and my Edwin Jagger DE89 are my favourite & most used shaving irons.

[@geofatboy]

Don't be scared Simon, it's all good. Just trying to move things along. You have a deadly duo of two fine razors there!

[@ADSUPINTHIS]

How many full shaves like this can you get out of 1 blade?

[@lukaraguz475]

Good video as always, I have SS and DX artist club, both kamisori style, I have pretty hard beard so DX is even better for me...blade exposure is just great.

[@geofatboy]

Cool! Thanks Luka.

[@bleronmjeku5762]

Would you say this gives you a better shave than a cheaper shavette such as a parker which I have been using for 5 years and I love?

[@geofatboy]

I certainly would say that!

[@annubiussn5998]

Hey Geo! Can you close a Feather SS with a blade in it, or will the blade touch the inside handle part? Thanks in advance!!

[@geofatboy]

Yes you can, the blade doesn't hit. Japanese engineering!

[@logopneumatika]

Castle Forbes Lime ASB is so choice!

[@tmuellerbodenheim]

You are a pro Barmer, man! Nice Video.

[@firstnamenonapplicable5138]

One little thing about this razor I found out. If you're clumsy/dumb (like me) the design means cuts aren't that bad most of the time

[@user9b2]

But what is the difference between the feather shavette and a straight razor that you need to strobe everyday in terms of performance, easy of use, feel, making contact with the face, etc?

[@mattilindholm1941]

Nice shave and a nice video Geo. Have a great week and take care. Greatings from Sweden 🇸🇪 🇸🇪🇸🇪 🤘😃🤘

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Matti! Best from the US.

[@mattilindholm1941]

geofatboy 🤘😃🤘

[@pj6657]

Great video as always and very informative. I've yet to see a decent video on the feather artist club DX (folding) if you have one in the making 🙏. I'm really torn between getting the SS or DX.

[@geofatboy]

Seriously? I don't have one with the DX model? I better get to work! Best from the USA to the Emerald Isle!

[@pj6657]

@@geofatboy thanks geofatboy, I've been using DE Razors for years but over the past year been using shavettes for most shaves. I'm keen to get the feather Artist but want to be sure which model/type before I purchase. Love the traditional folding style shaving but intrigued with the Japanese style. Been watching your channel for years. Looking forward to your next one 👍 all the best 👌

[@vnzstz209]

does this thing shave better than a dovo straight razor?

[@franciscocoria5771]

Master shave artist.

[@Sidley1960]

Tried my first shave with the Feather AC SS. I am not sure if I should tried it since I had a close shave with a conventional the day prior. I end up with a gash on my cheek and a couple of tiny cuts. Should I have used it when I had more hair growth? Now I am not sure if I want to try it again. What are your thoughts on this?

[@martynferguson4647]

Well done fella ,great video as always

[@jkrishbhat]

Geo. Thanks for video. waiting for your haircut video :)

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Krish! I normally don't like to talk about what i'm going to do but you might want to check in on Sat AM...

[@peterm.winter3184]

Hi! How many clean shaves can you get out of one professional blade?

[@geofatboy]

Depending on your beard and face prep- between 5 and 12...

[@vdlorenzo2578]

Hi mate I'm having a big problem with my shaves, I have quite corse and tough hair so when I shave the blade doesn't just cut through the hair like a knife through butter it's more like a knife through a brick :( there is alot of resistance when cutting. I use de razors

[@timmyriding8]

Which razor and blades are you using? Sounds like you need something a bit more aggressive in terms of a razor.

[@MHumanoid]

Try different blades, but more importantly make sure to soften the hairs before shaving. You can do that by showering or keeping a wet/moist towel to your face for 2-3 minutes.

[@geofatboy]

What are you using exactly?

[@vdlorenzo2578]

@@geofatboy thanks for your replies, i have tried hot towls before with relative success, some times it just drys out my face and doesn't really soften my hair, I don't shave straight after shower as I have long hair so need to blowdry it. I have all the high end gear, wolfman, charcoal goods, raw shaving, the only blade that works for me is the feather but it's not perfect, the problem is my hair it's just so corse and tough it's just a nightmare to shave

[@sultanal-hamdani5343]

Hi Geo, quick question if you could answer please! Do you strop feather artist club razors!? Thank you

[@LONDON501]

No, you just replace the blade with a new one when needed.

[@geofatboy]

You do not strop Feather AC blades. When spent, just replace it with another blade from the injector.

[@dangoich5001]

Thanks for another great video, I might just have to try one of those!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Dan.

[@brookbrailey3666]

I would love to buy a straight razor like this . However, I reckon with my ultra sensitive skin I would be covered in shaving rash and cuts haha.

[@geofatboy]

I think sensitive skin is a highly overused term... It all comes down to face prep and shaving technique...

[@starlodear2987]

@@geofatboy True, but ever since I've lost about 30 kilos I've noticed my skin is a bit more prone to nicks and rashes.

[@Vapindemon666]

I used to break out all the time until I switch to single blade razors

[@DJViking775]

Is there any reason to go for the Feather Artist Club DX instead of the SS? www.feather.co.jp/en/bh_Products/professional.html The SS seems to be slightly milder than the DX. Also that the DX is more adjustable (whatever that means). Some have mentioned the KAI Captain as an good alternative to the Feather Artist Club. The Kai uses their own blades. I find Shavettes razors, is like buying a car from Ford, and you can only fill it with Ford gasoline. That is why I like DE Safety Razors, it will never be an issue getting blades that work.

[@tydeProductions]

Ny & Chicago accent are undefeated

[@geofatboy]

Ha Ha! They go the full 15 rounds!

[@the_bogeyman.]

You always make it look super easy, like Crocodile Dundee with his big knife. Great video. I might get one sooner or later, not sure if black plastic or the scotch wood handle one, i like bot but plastic may be more resistent overall. What do you suggest? Wasn't it available with wood handle at the time of the video?

[@dougiesshavin1627]

How many shaves can you get out of 1 blade? Should you remove the blade after you shave everytime??

[@Sully-qp1rk]

Even a baby can do it! 😂 gotta love geo ❤

[@papik1965]

Thanks Geo:-) nice review. Tell me, as opposed to the Japanese style straight razor with rigid handle, as opposed to the European classic straight razor, which do you find easier to use?? Keith.

[@geofatboy]

I really don't prefer one over the other, It's easy enough to shave with either one, so I mix it up to keep things fresh.

[@papik1965]

Thanks:-)

[@isabelflorian2433]

Can you use DE blades broken in half?

[@francisemmanuelcarlota7396]

Can the muhle shaving soap be melted down to a bowl?

[@colinmcdermid3665]

I do really like my artist, but always (always!) have issues under my nose with serious nicks. I’ll try it flatter as you show but anymore tips?

[@geofatboy]

Practice the scoop, you'll get there.

[@duffvader6731]

Can this give a closer shave than a merkur 37C?

[@yangyu67]

Hi, What would be the benefit to melt the soap in the mug?

[@geofatboy]

It's locked in the mug and easier for future lathering!

[@yangyu67]

@@geofatboy thanks 😊

[@user9b2]

@geofatboy👍 Will you compare this SS to the Artist Club DX? If you do, please talk about the gripping power of both razors. Thks

[@daviddixon2209]

I used to shave with a straight razor. I'm a righty and I could never trust myself to switch hands. I developed a forehand-backhand technique that worked well for me. My first shave with a Feather Artist Club was at the Belmont Barbershop in Chicago. It's definitely a great shaver!

[@jeofreypereira]

Neat shave! I use a CJB-100 (With Feather Pro-guards) and a Good Fellas smile Shibumi Kamisori with DE blades snapped in half. Both essentially shavettes. I still shave downwards on the neck and have not been successful at upward strokes. I just get scared and tense while attempting that. Any tips? I will try keeping the blade flat and tilting slightly.. that's what do for my cheeks... But the neck... Scary...

[@geofatboy]

Practice the movements without the blade. Than insert the blade after your muscle memory takes effect,

[@jeofreypereira]

@@geofatboy Thank you! I will try that!

[@jeanninebooth6415]

Thank you for your videos

[@Dennis-de1ji]

How much more difficult is it to shave with a straight razor in comparison to a safety one??

[@am331kohji]

勉強になりました！ ありがとうございます!

[@geofatboy]

私のビデオを見てくれてありがとう

[@jpjssv]

Hi! First time on your channel... Loved the vid! In your experience what's the best blade I can use with this razor? Does any of those you mentioned last more than one shaving session? Like, which the sharpest and longest lasting one?

[@geofatboy]

Hi Brandon, Feather says you can get 10-12 shaves per blade.

[@monodux]

You emphasized holding the blade fairly flat to the skin- do you feel it is very different on this razor as opposed to other shavettes, like Parker?

[@geofatboy]

Those other shavettes are angled outward a bit more...

[@chadlamoreaux]

Geo, what is the differences between the blades, I believe there were 4-5 different blades that I have to use with this specific razor? I am looking to get it but need some clarity.

[@geofatboy]

Click on the blade pics here: shavenation.com/collections/feather-shavette-razors I just added a lot more detailing about the blades in the pictures in the listings.

[@chadlamoreaux]

@@geofatboy I also found this video and it was VERY helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnupeaaXn6hmg68

[@jamestoma8503]

How can we Purchase this straight razor?

[@geofatboy]

Right here James: bit.ly/FeatherArtistClubRazorsSN

[@heribertogonzalez7719]

A true professional.

[@kenlawton1531]

What's the difference between a straight razor and a shavete?

[@starlodear2987]

Shavette is a brand name owned by Dovo Merkur. It means instead of honing the edge you simply load new blades onto the razor. Shavettes tend to be more aggressive than straight razors because the blades are more rigid qnd industrially honed.

[@kenlawton1531]

@@starlodear2987 ok thanks 😁

[@geofatboy]

A shavette uses a replaceable blade. A traditional straight razor has a solid blade. shavenation.com/collections/shavette-razors shavenation.com/collections/straight-razors

[@dannybailey666]

I wanna try one of these. I'm not sure how I'd fare with my left hand though.

[@geofatboy]

Practice without the blade till you feel comfortable.

[@ZimZimmer2010]

Do you recommend the same shallow angle for the Feather Club DX? I watched one of your old videos where you appear to be using a DX and your angle in that is much more perpendicular.

[@erolyalim2911]

Is using the Feather Artist Club SS razor just as easy as using a regular straight razor to shave oneself? I emailed Feather Company in Japan a while back. They said the Feather Artist Club SS razor was for professional barbers to shave others with.

[@KillerofGods]

In japan people pretty much just use cartridges or electrical shavers i hear. Itd be more unusual for people over there to use this but not unheard of... Pretty sure that's just corporate-speak. I hear some vintage DEs used to say that as well.

[@chrisjhart]

I've bought a cheap shavette razor and I have been using feather DE blades with it. I find the corners on the DE blades to be a bit dangerous. Are the blades for this one rounded at the edges? Is it an order of magnitude better than your typical shavette? By the way, I'll be using it on my head. Managed the shavette with just 1 nick so I'm fairly confident.

[@sterlingcampbell2116]

Yes, they are rounded

[@twozerouk]

Geo I've been watching your vids for years from the UK. Sorry to see you've been demoted from the swish bathroom to what appears to be a dungeon. All you need is a couple of manacles hanging on the wall and Vincent Price holding your towel to complete the scene! Best wishes from England.

[@geofatboy]

Ha Ha! You got me! I love it though... You know if I still had my (swish) McMansion I'd be in there making some Grade A videos. But you deal with the hand dealt you. So I'm pumping out more videos and now concentrate on the sound quality and content even if the back drop isn't totally appealing to the eye. My views and subs keep increasing steadily so I thing it's a winning formula. That being said-If someone wants to contribute a cool million$$ ShaveNationDonation or a spectacularly adorned bathroom laden house you can bet my ass will be in there doing that thing that I love the most about this whole business (making videos) Have a Great Shave, Have a Great Day!

[@twozerouk]

geofatboy I'll get the manacles off to you today!

[@sumoymitra35]

Sir do i need to change my blade of safety razor after each and every use for smooth shaving?

[@AllanDC97]

no, each blade will last for 4-6 shaves

[@os8544-k6z]

For me its 3 shaves before I need to change the personna platinum blades i use

[@AllanDC97]

@@os8544-k6z I use feather blades myself, they work well for my sensitive skin, with a gentle touch of course.

[@timmyriding8]

Use your blade until youre no longer happy with the shave you get. Some people use a new blade every shave or two.. I know some people who use blades from 5 to 10 times each, depending on how regularly they shave and the thickness of their growth. I use a single edge shavette, similar to this video and i can use one blade for about 3-4 shaves to line up my beard and shave my neck and i also line up my hair line just as many times.

[@Ashengard111]

@@AllanDC97 DE Feathers are too sharp for me, they cut my beard well but they also scrape the top layer of my skin. With cartridge razors I have a similar problem with Gillettes and that's why Harry's worked best for me but the blade choice is a very personal thing, It depends what type of beard and skin you have and you can find the right one only by trial.

[@teribarbaarias2606]

Thank you great video!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Teri!