Artist Club Wood DX Folding Handle Razor

I have been straight-razor shaving for a couple of years, using both folding handle and kamisori style. I purchased the Feather Artist Club DX at a good discounted price and was not disappointed. My first shave with a Feather Professional Super blade provided a great shave. It was very close, and experienced no skin irritation or cuts. I don't think a professional barber could have done any better. The razor is very well-balanced, has good weight, and seems very well-built. As for beginners, I don't know if I can recommend it. Maybe. I started on a Parker SRX, which takes a half double edge blade (I prefer the Feather blades for that too). The Parker is a lot less expensive and a good razor, but the Feather AC DX and SR are on another level. The Feather razors are pricey (even at discounted prices), but in my experience I think they're superior and less expensive in the long run compared to cartridge razors.

Fantastic razor

This is a first class product. I bought it as my first straight razor after using a safety razor for about a year. I had no clue about straight razor shaving except from the videos I have watched and blogs I have read. I have only read good things about this razor and all of them are true. If your are new, I strongly suggest starting off with a cartridge of ProGuard blades then moving on to the professional blades. They are really sharp and I mean it after not only a couple of nicks and cuts but after literally copping of a piece of my skin from my sideburns just because being so self confident I moved to the professional blades too soon. So take your time with it and never forget your are no longer in the safety zone of your safety razor, if you do Feather will definitely remind you.. If you are in to straight razor shaving, this razor is a must to have; go and grab one now..

I have the Feather SS (Scotch Wood), Feather SR (Folder and Kamisori) and this Feather DX. All are excellent quality AC shavettes. But there is no denying that the DX is the cream of the crop regarding overall appearance and feel resembling that of an actual straight razor. Yes, the price is noticeably more than the SS and even the SR. But it's worth the difference. The SS and SR are cast stainless steel that has a brushed finish. It's high quality though. The DX is CNC machined, polished SS. Stunning!

This razor is a pleasure just to hold. Its heft compared to that of the SS is inspiring, and the stainless steel even has a different feel on the face. It is expensive, and maybe not worth the cost if you've already bought the SS or another razor, but if you can see your way to it, you won't be disappointed; it's on another level.

Great razor. Sharper than anything out there. Coming from a straight razor this is much sharper than a Dovo can ever be, so you HAVE to be careful. On one of my first shaves I endured a really bad cut, went to emergency room to get it closed and it left a scar. However if you know what you are doing with it, it is great to shave with. I used the professional blades, but would recommend starting with a less sharper blade until you understand how this beast works. Absolutely no pressure should be applied and extreme angle control is necessary unless you want to hurt yourself. However if your technique is good, it will give you the closest shave possible.

I bought this to try it out and see if it was sharper than my straight. I used the super pro blades and cut myself a couple of times. The angle is different than a traditional straight and the blade is sharper because the metal is thinner and machine produced. I kept at it and the shave is closer than my straight which I think I’ve sharpened pretty well. Having said that, I do enjoy the process of a traditional straight with the honing and stropping. The feather will be kept in my rotation but I don’t like the ecological impact of the plastic in which the blades come. My traditional straight will be my go to with this a close second.

I always liked the close shave I got from a proper straight razor. But I hated the constant honing and stropping. The Feather Artist Club DX is the perfect compromise between a straight razor and a safety razor. It's a little lighter than a real straight razor and takes a little getting used to, but it gives a nice close shave. You also have your choice of a variety of blades to install. I use the Professional Blades, which are good for a light to medium beard. I first posted this review back in May 2013, and I'm updating it now in September because I'm so impressed with how long the blades stay sharp. I've been using the same blade all summer and it's still plenty sharp. The pack of blades I purchased with this razor should easily last the rest of the year. There is one drawback to this razor. It is way too expensive. You can get a premium traditional straight razor from the top dealers for less. And when you have to buy disposable blades, that just adds to the unnecessary cost. But, all in all, I am satisfied with this razor. It shaves well and is very pretty. Just understand you're paying for something that will require refills.

Awesome product, solid quality, easy to change the blades & nice to handle. Quality product from one of the best in the world

Exactly as advertised; this Razor is worth the extra money - it feels great to hold; its perfectly weighted.