Homelike Start DE Razor

SweeneyTodd

SweeneyTodd

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Apropos the narrow top cap, I wonder if they'll come out with a "+ -" top cap like the Gibbs models.

I'm enjoying my START very much, although I haven't ventured beyond the .90 CC as yet. It shaves very close, but the first couple of times around, I felt it might be on the rough and stinging side. However, the alum block check and plenty of alcohol-based splash didn't produce a single smart or sting; very curious.
 
Chris

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SweeneyTodd said:
Apropos the narrow top cap, I wonder if they'll come out with a "+ -" top cap like the Gibbs models.

I'm enjoying my START very much, although I haven't ventured beyond the .90 CC as yet. It shaves very close, but the first couple of times around, I felt it might be on the rough and stinging side. However, the alum block check and plenty of alcohol-based splash didn't produce a single smart or sting; very curious.
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I generally prefer mild razors but have been using my Start with the .90 OC plate and getting great results with it.
 
morr

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Does anyone get a Pils vibe from their 0.9 plate?
The weight and balance are naturally different, but I find the face feel quite similar.
 
slapo

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On their website: 1.18 mm (open comb) [expected] :)
I'd like to see the 1.3 on there as well, though.
 
Chris

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morr said:
Does anyone get a Pils vibe from their 0.9 plate?
The weight and balance are naturally different, but I find the face feel quite similar.
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A bit, can see where you’re coming from. Might be why I like it so much. :D
 
Str8Mug

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Excellent shave today with the START & .90 OC plate. Again, it does what it’s supposed to do. Good, clean and comfortable shaves, shave in, shave out. Does it offer the most blade feel out there? No. Is it similar to an IkonTech, “11/“13 Muhle R41, PAA EVO DOC SS? No. It actually is quite docile compared to those 3 behemoths of blade feel and cutting ferocity. Those razors are more on the extreme, no very extreme of the razor cutting gambit that only a small percentage of wet shavers will ever try and actually say is the best for them. Yet, the START is nowhere near the razor daisies of the mild category such as the Feather A2-D2S, EJDE89, RR Mamba 53 and countless others unless of course, one uses the START .69 plate. But, that’s the beauty of this razor as it gives you an option on what you want and how to go about it with its optional plates. It fits exactly where it needs to be, in the middle where the far marjority of wet shavers roam. It’s not the only one for sure but, for the quality, craftsmanship, alloy and value it definitely should be considered with others such as the Karve, Rockwell 6S & the Gamechanger series of premium made alloy razors. The START razor kit delivers from supremely mild to nicely efficient shave parameters for the far majority. Just a real good razor kit.....

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Russo

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After good general opinions of it,I have just order mine today. Let’s see how it goes when I receive it.
 
Chris

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Had my first go with the .69 plate last night, felt slightly more aggressive than the AS-D2 but still very smooth and comfortable and did a great job. If the Start set could be said to be one razor I think I could live with just that one and be happy. I'd have it on an iKon Bulldog though.

I would also hide the AS-D2 and PILS.
 
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