DevonStan said:I'm starting to get a feeling for the this DE shaving caper and it's becoming very obvious that there's no pleasing everyone. So, no change there. The same the world over.
A few here might, now, know what my small collection or hardware consists of. And that I ordered a black 'Standard Razor' last night via the MassDrop and that it didn't cost a fortune....but also that I've shown interest in a diversity of other razors - cheap and expensive.
I can see that, on the forums, some regard the lower end offerings as the 'Spawn of the Devil'...for example my Braveheart was cast assunder (in a lighthearted way, I'm sure) and regarded as fodder for the lower classes and, equally, I can see that ATT are most highly regarded. But I really have been enjoying using all my razors...R89, R41, Progress, Braveheart, and none of them are top end jobbies. My soaps, oils, balms and pre-shave mixes are all modest (and/or subject to "modification") but seem to work well for me. Whether I move on to razors costing over £100 and soaps costing £20 a go remains to be seen. But, ultimately, it's just a sort of hobby and, essentially, a bit of fun isn't it...comparing experiences and sharing thoughts about a daily shave. And very helpful it is too and I appreciate the comments and help received to date. Thank you.
Nico1970 said:In terms of the Feather AS-D2, it really is a case of being one of those 'marmite' razors. Some think of it is an overpriced razor which doesn't do anything materially different to a vintage Gillette at less that a tenth of the price. Others, like myself, see it as an exquisitely engineered - and manufactured - precision instrument which is as close to perfect in both form and function as it can get. The detailing, the fit and finish, the weight, the feel are truly exceptional - it is a scalpel to the Weber butcher's knife!
The performance, for me, is incredible - yes, it is 'mild', but it can give you a BBS 3 pass shave without any irritation whatsoever. Whilst I do enjoy spending some time (up to 30 mins) on a decent shave using other razors from my armoury, there are other times when I need to do the needful fairly quickly - the AS-D2 is the perfect weapon for that, as it can be literally 'whizzed' around the face like a cartridge razor without having to take the absolute care that, say, an R41 Twist demands! Those who have one or both will know what I am talking about.
Omp said:Nico1970 said:In terms of the Feather AS-D2, it really is a case of being one of those 'marmite' razors. Some think of it is an overpriced razor which doesn't do anything materially different to a vintage Gillette at less that a tenth of the price. Others, like myself, see it as an exquisitely engineered - and manufactured - precision instrument which is as close to perfect in both form and function as it can get. The detailing, the fit and finish, the weight, the feel are truly exceptional - it is a scalpel to the Weber butcher's knife!
The performance, for me, is incredible - yes, it is 'mild', but it can give you a BBS 3 pass shave without any irritation whatsoever. Whilst I do enjoy spending some time (up to 30 mins) on a decent shave using other razors from my armoury, there are other times when I need to do the needful fairly quickly - the AS-D2 is the perfect weapon for that, as it can be literally 'whizzed' around the face like a cartridge razor without having to take the absolute care that, say, an R41 Twist demands! Those who have one or both will know what I am talking about.
An excellent sales pitch for a fantastic razor. I foresee a spike in sales once a few more have read this
Nico1970 said:I'm not the Sales Director of Feather Safety Razor Co. Ltd - honest...:icon_redface:
rolatruck said:From what you say, if customs do nab it then the total cost will be about £52. If you paid with Paypal and you dont receive it you can claim your money back through Paypal.