I just tried this razor for the first time, I bought the SB head only with the + plate, in stainless steel, sand blasted finish.
I was fortunate to buy before the recent price increases, now the head would set me back €205, I got it for €165 plus postage. This is an expensive razor, even before the price increases which I feel now places it beyond what many would be prepared to pay for such an item. That said the fit and finish of the product is indeed quality and off a high level.
Now onto the shave?…well wow!. Fantastic,efficient and super smooth. The only other SE razor I currently own is the Razorock Hawk V3 A, which I really like but find it a little mild for more than daily shaves. The La Faulx + plate is certainly more efficient and just as smooth. It gave me a great shave on two days growth with a Schick Proline blade with no weepers or cuts and just a little irritation around the Adam’s Apple which I put down to me being a little too enthusiastic on the ATG passes.
I have previously owned a Vector, Claymore Evo and Stando SE all off which I sold as they didn’t feel quite right for me.The La Faulx seems more to my liking and far more intuitive to use, at least for me. Worth the almost three month wait!.