Shavette

The Shavette, also called "Barbermes", can give every man the perfect shave, provided you want to learn the technique. A Shavette is not a disposable razor or a razor that you can buy at the local drugstore. What the Shavette is is a classic, luxurious real razor. It is also no wonder that the Shavette is the public favorite among connoisseurs and barbers.

What is a Shavette?

The Shavette has been marketed by the DOVO brand. Then the knife was called a "Replaceable Straight Razor". This means that the Shavette to the open razors with interchangeable razor blades belong. Do you notice that your knife will be bone? No problem, then the knife is easy to replace.

Shavettes are also called Barbermessen, because most barbers with this razor work. With this they cut away the contours of your beard but also of the sideburns and hairs in the neck. In addition, the blades can be replaced after each customer. Top for hygiene.

You can also use a Shavette razor at home to be able to shave yourself in a very tight and smooth way. Unlike the authentic open razor, you don't have to sharpen a Shavette Barbermes. A Shavette has a holder where you Single Edge Blades charges blades. You can Double Edge Blades Use by simply breaking them and using half. Then you also have a lot more choice from a large collection of razor blades.

Due to the interchangeable razor blades you are always provided with optimum sharpness. If you learn the right technology, it will not be a problem to shave just as tightly as at the barber. With the least chance of irritation.

How do you use a Shavette?

Fold out the Barbermes and you are ready to shave. Do you notice that your Barbermes becomes blunt after a few shaves? Then you can change the blade without a problem. Handy! Because with some knives you have to sharpen your knife again, so you have to get certain grinding products into your home. This will not be the case with a Shavette.

A Shavette is a serious razor and razor -sharp in use. It is therefore advisable to keep the Barbermes closed if you don't use it. This is to prevent accidents. Also you should not drop a Shavette Barbermes, because then a piece can easily break out of the knife. Then you have to replace the knife immediately.

To make it easy for yourself, you can also buy a Shavette Kit from us. Here is everything you need to shave just as neatly as at the Barber.

Shavette shaving routine:

Before you shave, you wash your face with some warm water, so that the pores open and the beard hairs are standing up. A hot shower is perfect. Then you prefer to use authentic shaving soap. For example, make a choice from the Top 10 compound by us dear shaving soaps.

After soaping, grasp the open Shavette between three fingers and hold them in a 30 -degree position on the skin. You keep the shaving leaf horizontal with the cut downwards. You have to keep the skin tight by hand to achieve the optimum result.

Then you go with the shaving leaf from top to bottom and cut with the hair direction. In between, rinse the razor briefly to rinse soap residues. This is how you proceed until the desired result is achieved.

After you are ready, rinse your face again and you can possibly have another one Aftershave balm use to calm the skin.

What types of shavettes are there?

There is a wide variety of shavettes on the market. In our webshop you will find various types of razors to purchase. Of course you have Shavette sets to use as a beginner, such as the Shavette Set from The Bluebeards Revenge.

For the Hardcore Shavette enthusiasts, the loafers are of course passé. The enthusiasts often opt for the more expensive shavettes. Prices range from just 2 tens to more than € 300. Take this ultra chic for example Feather Shavette Artist Club SS. Japanese precision. Fortunately, the Single of Double Edge razor blades are particularly cheap and very sustainable!

Which shaving agents do you use at Shavettes?

Your skin will of course be happy with you as soon as you use good products when it comes to shaving with a Shavette. In this way we recommend that you first use the best Preshave. Like the top 10 compound by us Best Preshave.

Before using the shaving soap it is comfortable to first rub your skin with shaving oil. With these lubricants, the Shavette goes through the warm butter like a (barber) knife. We also recommend that you use a good shaving gel. Choose 1 from our wide collection shavering. Not to be confused with the shaving gel that you get at the supermarket by the way. There are far too few fats or oils in those standard buses to be able to shave comfortably and without irritation.

What is the difference between a Shavette and a classic open razor?

They are very similar. But there is indeed a difference between a Shavette and the classic open razor, also called Straight Razor. A big difference lies in the fact that a straight razor consists of a fixed knife. You must regularly grind this knife with a sharpening stone. Real Straight Razors are the hardcore razors and also a bit more expensive than shavettes.

Another big difference between these razor -sharp blades is the fact that an open knife shaves less aggressively than a Shavette. The design and composition of an open knife is so in terms of design that it slides softer over the skin.

Shaving with a classic open knife naturally also requires the right technology so that you do not shaving wounds If only because of the specific design of the knife itself, it skims slightly more tolerated than a Shavette.

The disadvantage of an open razor can be that you have to sharpen it in a certain way while after 7 to 8 shields you provide a Shavette with a brand new knife. There is a wide variety of razor blades that you can experiment with to find your best combination.

Advantages of a Shavette

• A Shavette and accompanying blades are cheaper to purchase
• Your Barbermes will remain sharp up to 7 to 10 shaves
• You don't have to purchase grinding instruments
• Because you often replace your knife, you don't have to thoroughly clean the Shavette