HomelikeShaving and their START SS Razor. From Russia with Love....

Shootout between the game changer and START with their mildest base plates (.68/.69). The alum block was very mildly vocal on the START side as I insisted a bit more. All in all, I found on this shave that, the gamechanger was a fraction smoother and closer. Cleanups and pickups the gamechanger did a better job.
Wrapping up on conclusions:
Do I recommend the START? Sure
Would I buy one? No, because I have a game changer and both shave very much on par.
I prefer the game changer over the START for several reasons:
- better grip
- better finish
- lower profile of the head
- a bit smoother and closer (to me)


Greetings from Santa Rosa, CA

Shootout between the game changer and START with their mildest base plates (.68/.69). The alum block was very mildly vocal on the START side as I insisted a bit more. All in all I found on this shave that the gamechanger was a fraction smoother and closer. Cleanups and pickups I found the gamechanger delis a better job.
Wrapping up on conclusions:
Do I recommend the START? Sure
Would I buy one? No, because I have a game changer and both shave very much on par.
I prefer the game changer over the START for several reasons:
- better grip
- better finish
- lower profile of the head
- a bit smoother and closer (to me)


Greetings from Santa Rosa, CA

Good job!

Thanks!


Greetings from Santa Rosa, CA

Has the East Coast testing started yet ? Where are we at ? Thanks

I'll try to fill in the Gap left.NH wet Shaver has sent the razor and it's on the way to me should be to me mid week.

I'll try to fill in the Gap left.NH wet Shaver has sent the razor and it's on the way to me should be to me mid week.

Thanks keto Looking forward to your thoughts Sir

Sorry guys for the delay on the review,  been a busy week. I had the opportunity to try out the START this week. For the money it's an excellent razor. The finish is a step below the top razors, each plate had a different degree of finish. Alot of tooling marks swirls on a couple of the plates, but two of the plates were finished much better. Having said that it is more than acceptable and a great value. You can't and shouldn't expect perfection at this price point. I started with the 1.18 gap, and I was happy I did. incredibly smooth, nice shave. The handle design has a nice balance with the head and nice to look at, but it does sacrifice some grip. It was not an issue for me, but I see how it could cause issues. My face did have a tiny bit of soreness after, similar to the way I feel after shaving with other high gap razors, the .95 timeless comes to mind, but the shave itself was smoother and bbs. I can shave with .74 wolfman, 1.05 wr2, lvl 2 charcoal and I don't experience this ever so slight sting on my cheeks when I touch them after my shave.
I also used the .9 plate. Incredibly smooth, if you told me I didn't put the blade in I would believe you. That being said I did have to do an extra pass to achieve bbs, but it was a nice change of pace. If you are on the fence about this razor and looking to add a nice moderately price razor to your collection, you can't go wrong with this one.

Does anyone know who comes after me in the passaround?

here's the list as I have it..

West:
fmalpartida (California) *razor is en route*
CzechCzar (California)
Oasisdave (California)
draebeard (Washington)
gvw755 (Washington)
Captainjonny (Washington)
IanG513 (California)
Kehole (California)
gwsmallwood (Arizona)
celestino (Western Canada)
andrewjs18 (Pennsylvania)

East:
Nh wet shaver (New Hampshire) *razor is en route*
keto (Missouri)
Dave In KY (Kentucky)
Shavemd (Ohio)
HoosierShave (Indiana)
dominicr (Missouri)
Dayman (Georgia)
Asafiev (Pennsylvania)
andrewjs18 (Pennsylvania)

Here is the list , or maybe part of it

I will be shipping the razor to the next in line tomorrow. Yesterday the post office was closed.
Already have everything ready.


Greetings from Santa Rosa, CA