Today I tried the Parker shavette I got on Wednesday. I must say that it is easier to handle for me than the straight razor. I imagine that on the one hand, the cutting surface of the blade is smaller than the razor and on the other hand I am a tad used to the feel of a blade on my face so I was a bit bolder when using it. I even dared shave the chin area without any fear. I got a couple of little nicks due to my carelessness, though.
One thing worth noticing is that following MrFrood's advice I chose a mild Merkur blade which was one of the most suitable (in my small collection of blades) for this shaving session.
All in all I must say it was a nice experience that I'm willing to repeat soon.
Leaving you some pics...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrugc98G4KFLjaMnYqYc0-EDMSyiHy_BOPLTD9mffTg3GUqAo30lRpyA7Un-Af9ZPJ4RnEq2V5YevXagScolg2r4KRKcuIvDmfScEbPNCPZkvuv27HR1NAF-XuRAQxvHS5ps5G6UlyYx0C/s1600/parker_shavette.jpg) |
About to try the shavette for the first time. |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNnQ6O5r9Bj0m49Q-h7S9szc2k8KY-FdVitKbCmNHaEtpfS9f2P1Sg8FzXD5EZ4dqrBzU7z50Om0eznk55A5bwytMfgyKNyIzDSBZ4o52dSpz3ZNGUjr6BKm8vdV_m8Ly9Op8W2WZubg_/s1600/parker_shavette_2.jpg) |
Starting with the sideburns as usual. |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir0PST5yRHpVHDyLOooUJr3XqlzVRfKQ9PWwguFsJeH72DmMWLNeV_phwPpTTU_G-W1ZIrjISasdVwX0fbwhtrE_4ASWZ-soxstWk3Fnz736TEGFPV5Fh8Qy96W5CuFlkOVqxRs5aewFdT/s1600/parker_shavette_3.jpg) |
Take it easy, man! |