This could turn into a nice info/sticky for the SE section.
The Feathers only last for a shave (maybe two) and are three times more expensive than the GEM blades. GEM are the blade of choice for SE. (You'd need them for the spines anyway)There's also the option of using a Feather SE with the spine from a Gem attached. The spines pull off quite easily and make the Feather the same size as the Gem when attached. Just a bit of crimping with pliers is enough to secure the spine.
BOAB was asking for choices - the Feather is an alternative to the Gem blade. I don't see any reference to limitations based on cost in his post.The Feathers only last for a shave (maybe two) and are three times more expensive than the GEM blades. GEM are the blade of choice for SE. (You'd need them for the spines anyway)
Not something I ever noticed Billy. I've used them in 1912, Shovelhead and Slimline - although I do agree with Riverrun that they have a limited life I can get three shaves at best.Just to add... The Feather blade can be a tad tight in some older SEs because its around a cutting edge longer than a Gem blade after it has been re -spined ..Its not that obvious and it can get bowed when the razor is clamped down..
Billy
In that case: the Feathers come in two varieties: The FHS-10 stainless steel (as available from Connaught) and the carbon steel FAS-10.BOAB was asking for choices - the Feather is an alternative to the Gem blade. I don't see any reference to limitations based on cost in his post.
Yeah..Me too Rob..I didn't notice it myself until I felt it being tight when I was closing up a 1912 .. I checked it out after @Norfolkdick mentioned it in a post some time ago & he was spot on..It seems be fine in some 1912s and not in others...Not something I ever noticed Billy. I've used them in 1912, Shovelhead and Slimline - although I do agree with Riverrun that they have a limited life I can get three shaves at best.
Perhaps it just needs a bit more experience and better technique. I've always managed to get a very good shave with a spined Feather. Feel free to ask if you want tips.In that case: the Feathers come in two varieties: The FHS-10 stainless steel (as available from Connaught) and the carbon steel FAS-10.
I didn't see any limitations on skin irritation caused, in his post.
On second thought - Boab mentions 'decent' blades in the thread title.
On third thought - I don't think the Feathers are decent blades either (YMMV)
Looks like that's pissed on my chips thenIt could if there were more than two.
I have never seen these getting sold on UK EBay before..Good find..I have never used these blades..It would appear that its a Love or Hate thing...These need to be taken from the razor & dried or they will quickly rust..Here is the Link..There's a uk seller offering both gems and PERSONNA PAL BLUE CARBON 3 FACET RAZOR BLADES pretty cheap on ebay might be worth you having a quick look