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Here's the notes on the gaps from the website:

*Some notes to help you pick your Base Plate:


Original Base Plate - This is our current design configuration. It’s still my personal favorite and has a .68mm with positive blade exposure. This design offers a lot of user control with positive blade exposure. For a milder shave, you can change the angle or “ride the cap” for sensitive parts like the neck. For other areas, you can still have a good amount of efficiency.

- Base Plate(NEW) - This is our newest base plate. If you have sensitive skin, prefer less blade feel, have fine hair or just enjoy a mild shave, this is the one. Head shavers have enjoyed this one. This plate has our least blade exposure and a .71mm blade gap.

+ Base Plate - We reduced the blade exposure and increased the gap to .88mm. This is a nice option if you only shave every 2-3 days, as the larger gap allows for this. Early feedback has been positive for those that prefer less blade exposure, but enjoy the efficiency of a larger gap.

++ Base Plate - This one is for those who like a very efficient option. This plate is still with positive blade exposure, but has less exposure than the + Base Plate. This razor has a larger 1.08mm gap. If you have thick hair and shave every 4-5 days or just like an efficient razor, this would be the one.

Wednesday December 30,2020
Razor: Carbon Cx 1.08 (++) Plate
Blade: Wizamet (4)
Brush: Elite Razor/Manchurian
Soap: Zingari Man The Soloist
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CHH Tobacco
Fragrance: Mr. Burberry

4th shave with the Carbon Cx razor, this time with the 1.08 (++) Plate. By far the Goldilocks out of the 4 for me. It was apparent on the 1st pass which caused me to go grab my tablet to do a video of the shave but since it was spur of the moment I didn't feel it came out well or that I articulated things well and it was unfair to Carbon Razor as they deserved better so I trashed it. Bottom line is I like this razor but even this plate doesn't push me to the purchase category. All was well until I went with my atg pass and the lack of arch and clamp close enough to the edge effects the rigidity of the blade for me and therefore the comfort/smoothness of the shave. Do I have kevlar whiskers ? No, but for whatever reason if I don't have a rigidly held blade it is an issue for my atg pass with my stiff whiskers. Not an issue for everyone and so this could be a perfect razor for you. For me I have others that excel in all the areas my beard requires with the Yates 921 "H" Plate standing at the pinnacle for me. That said, this is an extremely well built/machined razor and beautiful as well. If I were to buy one the 1.08 (++) Plate would be the one. I don't see how you could go wrong if you found the right fit for yourself in one of their 4 plates. The company is a solid company producing beautiful tools for our pleasure. I thanks Carbon Razor and DFS for hosting this pass around so I could be informed. I will clean/sanitize and ship to the next participant jbreakfield Have a great day Everyone !!
clint64 YOU'RE SAFE !!

Very well thought out review Dave. I understand how you feel. Once you get to a certain point in our hobby. It becomes very difficult to be impressed. Jaded, picky, high maintenance? 
No, we become selective, informed consumers. With a few becoming "pathfinders" for those that take the time to follow and listen. 
A positive review that originates in Kentucky carries enough weight to require a CDL license.  That's my $.02.
Fluffy

Very well thought out review Dave. I understand how you feel. Once you get to a certain point in our hobby. It becomes very difficult to be impressed. Jaded, picky, high maintenance? 
No, we become selective, informed consumers. With a few becoming "pathfinders" for those that take the time to follow and listen. 
A positive review that originates in Kentucky carries enough weight to require a CDL license.  That's my $.02.
Fluffy

Thanks for the kind words Ken. Loving the CHH you sent me and pairs good with the Soloist. Thanks again 

Now that's the kind of review we need this many years into the renaissance of wet shaving.
That Yates really has my interest. Funny because looking at it, I wouldn't have guessed the blade is so rigid, but I'm guessing there's a fair amount of bend in the blade?

Now that's the kind of review we need this many years into the renaissance of wet shaving.
That Yates really has my interest. Funny because looking at it, I wouldn't have guessed the blade is so rigid, but I'm guessing there's a fair amount of bend in the blade?

That's all I can say must be it. The design just flat out works for me Cole. Good to see you buddy !

Was asked to do a review of sorts so I tried to throw my overall thoughts together. I'm old and forget easy after sleeping

https://youtu.be/47zRpxTFqFs

Thursday December 31,2020
Razor: Gillette Bostonian
Blade: Wizamet (2)
Brush: Rubberset 400/Oumo Boar
Soap: Lakewood SOCP (1508.5 Continues)
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Ethos Fresh Lime
Fragrance: CK ONE

Gave this razor to my Father-in-Law years ago and borrowed it as I've been contemplating getting one. I wanted to know if it was a razor I'd use fairly often as I don't collect just to own razors but only if they are going to be used. These are gorgeous pieces of history and they always catch my eye. I got a great shave but it just isn't as smooth/comfortable to me as the Long Comb so I'm back on the fence and backed away from the want to get one mindset........................for now Maybe I'll just send my Long Comb out for a re-plating. The 1508.5 continues with the Sweet Orange Chili Pepper that was whipped into an amazing lather due to an overloading of the knot. I need to focus on loading much more soap, especially with a boar knot. Days activities are in the air but getting new tires on the wife's vehicle is needed so that's a possibility. Have a great day everyone !!!

You're right, beautiful razor. I love the history as well. The razor that I wanted to enjoy was the Old Type. I had a WWI set, but it gave me bad shaves every time.
Hope you get great tires and a greater deal!

You're right, beautiful razor. I love the history as well. The razor that I wanted to enjoy was the Old Type. I had a WWI set, but it gave me bad shaves every time.
Hope you get great tires and a greater deal!

Thanks Eric