Great intro safety razor and a top budget pick for mild razor/aggressive blade.
"For a largely plastic razor it feels really well built. Fit and finish is what you would expect from Feather. For me this was much too mild, even with a fresh Feather blade, but I will say this would’ve been a great safety razor to get started on."
— Nathan N. (3/5)
Upmarket Wet Shaving Makes Difference
"Does upping your wet shave game make a difference? I wanted to find out. I stumbled into brush-lathering a few months ago when a relative mistakenly bought me a tube of shave cream she thought was brushless. I was astounded at how brush-lathering alone made for a closer, more comfortable shave, even with the low-end multiblade disposables I sometimes buy. I’d read a few shaving fan sites talking up double-edge razors. I wanted to know what the fuss was about. I picked the Feather Popular. A value-conscious guy, I thought the Popular seemed to me a good compromise between quality and price. Two Feather blades are included in the handsome, hinged plastic case the Popular is packaged in. Ordering and delivery from Smallflower were excellent. I took to double-edge shaving immediately without any issues. Short strokes, very light touch on the razor. If you’re a newbie, as I am, take a little time to look up instructional videos from the Q brothers, nick shaves, and other You Tubers. This ain’t rocket science, but you still want to get it right. After seven days’ use, I discarded the Feather blade. There may have been a few shaves left on it, too. Conclusions? I liked shaving with the Popular. The razor looks good. I enjoyed using it. I like the selection of blades available. I like that it gives me a new groove. The quality of shave was as good as what I get from high-end multiblade disposables. But getting back to my question. Does upping your wet shave game make a difference? Yes, I think so. Semi-retired now, I’d grown accustomed to letting myself go, shaving maybe only three or four times a week. The last few months I’ve put together a shave rig with a bit of pre-shave treatment (Nivea, baby oil), a selection of shave creams from Smallflower, the Feather Popular now, also from Smallflower, a few value-priced shave brushes, plus aftershave treatments, Sea Breeze and alcohol, and a few inexpensive scents I transfer to pump dispensers. Toss in a few small bowls I relocated from my kitchen. Total cost, maybe $100 at most, and most of the product will last a very long time. What I get is a barbershop-quality shave every single day for maybe 25¢ a shave, or less. Who doesn’t like affordable luxury? Upping your shave game is a good personal morale booster. Plus, unless I’m imagining things, people take better notice of you, even if they can’t pinpoint the reason to a better shave. So, yes, my impression is that upmarket wet shaving is a real deal and worth your attention."
— Jack L. (5/5)
Nice razor
"Used it for seven mornings straight. Nice razor for every day use. Takes a lot of work to get the real close shave I prefer, (the Ditch works faster), but it doesn't ruin my face to use it again the next day. Love the long handle: wound it with hemp twine for a slip-proof grip. The cover panels open very wide making it easier to lay the blade in without bumping an edge. Giving it 4 stars because there might be a better razor out there that deserves 5."
— August (4/5)
Exceptional
"I own a beautiful Edwin Jagger chrome razor, and picked this Feather up just for travel. The simple fact is, I get a better shave with fewer nicks and less irritation with this less expensive Feather razor."
— Anonymous (5/5)
