Feather is the Japanese maker whose razors most stylists learn razor cutting on. ProHair carries five Feather razors, and each one belongs to a blade system. Choose the razor for the work you do, then stock the blade that fits it. This guide explains the difference.
Quick answer
- Learning razor cutting: the Feather Styling Razor Kit (black handle, 10 standard blades included).
- A second cutting handle: the Feather Styling Razor, silver handle (blades sold separately).
- Removing weight and adding movement: the red Feather Texturizing Styling Razor with texturizing blades.
- Straight-razor shaves, outlines and advanced razor cutting: the Feather Artist Club DX Folding Razor.
- Clean napes and necklines: the Feather Nape & Body Razor Kit.
Styling Razor: the razor for razor cutting
The Feather Styling Razor is a guarded cutting razor. You hold it at a shallow angle on damp hair and cut with light strokes, which gives soft, tapered ends instead of the blunt line a shear leaves. The black kit includes ten standard blades, so it is the simplest way to start. The silver handle is the same razor without blades, useful as a second handle at the station.
Both take Feather styling-razor blades. Use the standard blade for everyday cutting, and switch to a texturizing blade when you want to remove bulk.
Texturizing razor: for weight removal
The red-handled texturizing razor is used with notched texturizing blades. The notches take out part of the hair in each stroke, so ends look broken and piece-y rather than solid. Many stylists keep it as a dedicated texturizing handle, separate from their cutting razor, so they never pick up the wrong blade mid-cut.
Artist Club DX: the straight razor
The Artist Club DX is a folding straight razor with a wooden handle. It uses the Artist Club blade system, not the styling-razor blades. Choose the Professional Light blades (thin 0.254 mm, a lighter, more flexible feel) for close outlines and detail work, or the ProGuard blades, which have a guard along the edge and are more forgiving for razor cutting.
Nape & Body: finishing work
The Nape & Body razor has a swivel handle that follows the curve of the neck. It is a finishing tool for cleaning up napes and necklines, not a cutting razor. The kit comes with ten blades; refills are the Nape & Body replacement blades.
Which blade fits which razor
| Razor | Blades that fit |
|---|---|
| Styling Razor (black kit or silver) | Styling Razor standard blades, texturizing blades |
| Texturizing Styling Razor (red) | Texturizing blades (standard styling blades also fit) |
| Artist Club DX Folding Razor | Artist Club Professional Light, Artist Club ProGuard |
| Nape & Body Razor | Nape & Body replacement blades |
| Plier hair shaper | Plier hair shaper blades |
The full pairing list is in our Feather blade compatibility guide.
Blade changes and safety
- Change the blade as soon as it drags instead of gliding. A dull blade pulls the hair and roughens the ends.
- Many salons use a fresh blade for every client for hygiene.
- Never leave used blades loose on the station or in the garbage. Slide them into a Feather blade disposal case and dispose of the full case according to your local rules for sharps.
FAQ
Should a beginner start with the Styling Razor or the Artist Club?
Start with the Styling Razor kit. It is guarded and comes with blades. Move to the Artist Club DX once you are confident with a straight razor.
Can I cut dry hair with a Feather razor?
Razor cutting is done on damp hair. On dry hair the blade drags and can fray the ends.
Are Feather blades interchangeable between systems?
No. Styling-razor blades, Artist Club blades, Nape & Body blades and Plier blades are four different systems. Match the blade to the razor using the table above.
Shop every Feather razor and blade on the Feather collection.