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I have been shaving with the general,my first aluminum head I have ever used. I put a SS handle on it because I like heavy razors. It is a very close shave, and I don't know if its the aluminum head or just the razor but it just about has me wanting to sell off my oneblade,which is what I was getting my closest shaves with for the last year. Do you guys think its the aluminum head that has an effect on the closeness?

I have been shaving with the general,my first aluminum head I have ever used. I put a SS handle on it because I like heavy razors. It is a very close shave, and I don't know if its the aluminum head or just the razor but it just about has me wanting to sell off my oneblade,which is what I was getting my closest shaves with for the last year. Do you guys think its the aluminum head that has an effect on the closeness?

I think it's probably the head and blade geometry more than anything. A lot of people refer to the general as being mild and I'd probably agree but my 1st pass is definitely closer in the general than in my as-d2 or fat handled tech.

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I've had the M1 for a few weeks now.  I've become an total aluminum convert.  To compare, my two favorites are an aluminum Wolfman (standard gap) and the also aluminum Standard.  The M1 is easily the smoothest of the three.  I also like the thinness of the head for getting into tight spots.   The supplied Astra blades are always great, but I've liked the Gillette Platinum blades even more.  It's as enjoyable to use as it is to look at!  I've not used my other razors since.  ...if that helps.

Paolo, this is very helpful. Good to hear from someone who has used the M1 for a while!

I have been shaving with the general,my first aluminum head I have ever used. I put a SS handle on it because I like heavy razors. It is a very close shave, and I don't know if its the aluminum head or just the razor but it just about has me wanting to sell off my oneblade,which is what I was getting my closest shaves with for the last year. Do you guys think its the aluminum head that has an effect on the closeness?

I don’t think it’s necessarily the aluminum, per se, but probably a combination of the right weight, geometry and angle. I have a Mongoose and an AlumiGoose, so basically the same head in stainless and in aluminum, and I enjoy them both but the shaves are quite different between them. Colonial Razors will be releasing a brass version of The General later this year, so you could always try that and see how it compares to the aluminum.

Although I don’t have the Calypso, I own and have used a few different aluminum razors, and I they have all been decent to great razors with zero issues during the time I’ve had them. I’m glad Stan decided to start offering aluminum razors, and I wish more high-end manufacturers would do the same, because it does bring the cost down, and the razors are usually very enjoyable.

I have been shaving with the general,my first aluminum head I have ever used. I put a SS handle on it because I like heavy razors. It is a very close shave, and I don't know if its the aluminum head or just the razor but it just about has me wanting to sell off my oneblade,which is what I was getting my closest shaves with for the last year. Do you guys think its the aluminum head that has an effect on the closeness?

I think it's probably the head and blade geometry more than anything.  A lot of people refer to the general as being mild and I'd probably agree but my 1st pass is definitely closer it the general than in my as-d2 or fat handled tech.

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I've had the M1 for a few weeks now.  I've become an total aluminum convert.  To compare, my two favorites are an aluminum Wolfman (standard gap) and the also aluminum Standard.  The M1 is easily the smoothest of the three.  I also like the thinness of the head for getting into tight spots.   The supplied Astra blades are always great, but I've liked the Gillette Platinum blades even more.  It's as enjoyable to use as it is to look at!  I've not used my other razors since.  ...if that helps.

Paolo, this is very helpful. Good to hear from someone who has used the M1 for a while!

I have been shaving with the general,my first aluminum head I have ever used. I put a SS handle on it because I like heavy razors. It is a very close shave, and I don't know if its the aluminum head or just the razor but it just about has me wanting to sell off my oneblade,which is what I was getting my closest shaves with for the last year. Do you guys think its the aluminum head that has an effect on the closeness?

I don’t think it’s necessarily the aluminum, per se, but probably a combination of the right weight, geometry and angle. I have a Mongoose and an AlumiGoose, so basically the same head in stainless and in aluminum, and I enjoy them both but the shaves are quite different between them. Colonial Razors will be releasing a brass version of The General later this year, so you could always try that and see how it compares to the aluminum.

Although I don’t have the Calypso, I own and have used a few different aluminum razors, and I they have all been decent to great razors with zero issues during the time I’ve had them. I’m glad Stan decided to start offering aluminum razors, and I wish more high-end manufacturers would do the same, because it does bring the cost down, and the razors are usually very enjoyable.

Thanks Guys---The general is my first experience with aluminum,so thanks for your responses.

Thanks Guys---The general is my first experience with aluminum,so thanks for your responses.

Absolutely! Also (as you already know), it’s a good idea to try whatever different handles you may have, as those can alter the experience quite a bit. Sometimes it can be nice to have a light razor, other times some added weight makes for a welcome change of pace.

I pulled the trigger on the Calypso M1 directly from ATT. a nice treat was free shipping!

I pulled the trigger on the Calypso M1 directly from ATT.  a nice treat was free shipping!

Enjoy it Andrew and let us know how it shaves.

I pulled the trigger on the Calypso M1 directly from ATT. a nice treat was free shipping!

Congrats and Enjoy. I really like my Calypso R1.

I pulled the trigger on the Calypso M1 directly from ATT.  a nice treat was free shipping!

Enjoy it Andrew and let us know how it shaves.

I might just review it once I get it and have a few shaves on it in our new review system that should be released today.

I pulled the trigger on the Calypso M1 directly from ATT.  a nice treat was free shipping!

Congrats and Enjoy.  I really like my Calypso R1.

regardless of how it shaves (I have high hopes for it), it's a beautiful looking razor. I love the contrasting bottom cap too.

Just pulled the trigger on the R1 last week. I kept hearing about the R1 but the $185 price tag was holding me back (although I own and love the s1). The aluminum version is almost half price so it made sense for me to try it out. I was going back and forth about M1 or R1 head, I also have sensitive skin with course hair. At the end of the day very mild razors don't work that well for me, I don't like doing too much cleanup, so I figured the R1 would work better. Worst comes to worse, ATT allows you to exchange base plates if need be.