Feather Pro 'Softguard' Blades

[globalm]

In the course of the recent Asylum RX pass-round, I tried out one of these new (to me) blades. After trying in the RX, I tried it in my other razors and found it quite astonishing. Previous experience with guard blades convinced me that I just could not get close enough, but this blade is amazing. My skin 'burns' very easily but with this blade I can go for a full three-pass with brisk polishing of the problem areas. The way I can shave with this blade would removed most of my skin with anything else but I can get BBS with no problem except a bit more work.

Anyone else tried these and is it just my good luck?

PS - I think they were designed for the ladies but they're fine for me!

 

[FrankieG]

I had never heard of these. I wonder how they compare to Feather ProGuard...

 

[globalm]

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I had never heard of these. I wonder how they compare to Feather ProGuard...

They are much less aggressive but must have a sharp blade beneath that guard or they wouldn't shave me so well. The guard design is completely different too. There's a picture on Connaught.

 

[Kypros Christodoulides]

It makes sense as the exposure is about half of the pro. It's also thinner which means it's closer to the guard.This blade spells less aggression.

 

[Brad.bates]

I saw them pop up on Connaught and I did wonder what they were like,
I'm happy enough with the pro blades but it's always nice to have another option.

 

[Kypros Christodoulides]

My next try is going to be the feather guard I hear they glide better.
I guess they are a means to a better shave if one doesn't spend the time to learn their razor.

 

[Fasa]

So... i saw those blades when i was in japan about 9m ago. They are marketed there for ladies beauty salon.

The pink colour choice is quite a give away. Ni japanese man would buy razor blades in a pink packaging so guess what is the intended audience...


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[globalm]

When the blade's in the razor you can't see the pink packaging.

It's not really about an alternative to learning to use the razor, it's more about allowing you to attack the beard more without consequential skin damage.

 

[Kypros Christodoulides]

with all due respect, pubic hair is as hard as our stubble if not harder I believe. The angle of attack is also more difficult.

 

[Brad.bates]

with all due respect, pubic hair is as hard as our stubble if not harder I believe. The angle of attack is also more difficult.

Sweet Jesus it didn't even click that's what they were for
Haha

 

[globalm]

Face shaving for ladies is quite common in Japan I believe. Like any blade, you can use them for whichever bits you like. Try one!

 

[Fasa]

Face shaving for ladies is quite common in Japan I believe. Like any blade, you can use them for whichever bits you like. Try one!

I d rather keep my bit where it is ...


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[wingman]

How many shaves can you expect from these blades at £18.00 for 15 they had better be good !! or am I a tight old git ??
Restrain yourselves gentlemen !!!

 

[FrankieG]

How many shaves can you expect from these blades at £18.00 for 15 they had better be good !! or am I a tight old git ??
Restrain yourselves gentlemen !!!

Don't know about the Softguard, but from other feather Artist blades I get 10-12 good shaves (can push to 15, but start losing sharpness).

 

[Kypros Christodoulides]

Some people repotedely get even more shaves with the pro-guard. I've ordered some to put this to the test.

 

[globalm]

I get 20 from a Feather Pro. I'm trying the soft guard at the moment and it's at 10 at the moment and still ok. If it does the 20 then it will be 6 pence a shave. More than DE but I prefer SE anyway. If you bulk buy its a bit cheaper too.