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(This post was last modified: 02-26-2021, 05:53 AM by butcheredboy.)
Hello. I'm currently using a safety razor, but want to learn to use a shavette. I think, for the immediate future, it would be best for me due to my budget constraints (when compared to a straight razor). I know the Feather is the most highly recommended, but beside the price, it uses longer, more expensive blades. I would rather just use the large amount of DE razor blades I already own. I have been looking at the following razors:

Univinlions Kamisori style razor ($11.99)
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The Goodfellas' Smile Shibumi Kamisori Shavette ($20.41)
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I know this isn't much of a budget to work with, but are these good choices or are there better ones within the same price range?  Also, it does not need to be Kamisori style or non-foldable.  I just want the best bang for my buck.

Thanks in advance for any and all help.
#2

Living on the edge
I use a Focus Shavette whenever I wanna pretend Im shaving with a straight.
At $14 it's bargain.
#3
I will definitely check it out.  Thanks.
#4
For a few bucks more ($25) you can get the Parker SRX. They're well made and have a little bit of weight to them. The only downside when learning with the half-DE blades in some shavettes such as the SRX, is you gotta watch the points on each corner of the blade. They'll bite you in a hurry.

Some (possibly the Focus) have the corners covered to help eliminate getting cut with those sharp points. Another thing with shavettes - they'll teach you quickly to use zero pressure, and to watch your angle of attack. More often than not, you'll see blood before you realized you screwed up. I'm not telling you this to scare you off, but it's something to be aware of. Keep a shallow angle and use a light touch. Also, plenty of skin stretching - which helps tremendously. You'll be fine. When I was learning, I committed to 100 shaves in a row and it paid dividends. The first few shaves are nerve wracking, and it feels super awkward. It gets easier and faster with time. Trust.

Good luck picking a razor, and with your journey.

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#5

Living on the edge
The best advice I ever read on using a shavette or straight is:

"make sure the blade is always in motion wen it contacts your skin"... LOL, so true.

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