The head design also holds the blade at an angle different from the original and the earlier slants mostly did that. The severe torqueing of the blade to give it added strength was a later things (but still a long time ago).
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So you feel there is value in that for SE razors? It would be interesting, that's for sure.
I am focused on our "Gem" style razor at the moment. Time will tell how that works out.
One consideration about a slant SE would be loading the blade (very stiff blade) on a slanted cap. Just something I would have to think about.
Also exploring a "Calypso" in stainless that would be highly polished or perhaps another model in high polished copper. Just some ideas that are on the drawing board. Bit of an update.
Stan, slow down or your head going to explode! We want you to be around for a long time.
You guys are going to slow down Stan's development of a Gem blade razor! Let him go nuts--what kind of world are we in where, for 50 or 60 years, we've had no new Gem blade dedicated razor choices? If he cracks this code, international awards will flow for Stan...
...Wow, things have have gotten serious 
Just about to pull the trigger on a 7 piece set with an Atlas and Colossus, M1, R1, H1. Added the slant set and the ink well razor stand too. I cannot wait to try these beauties out. This order will hurt my wallet for a week or two but I'm thinking it will be worth it.
Yikes! Once you decide which base plate you prefer at least you can get some of the cost back by selling the unwanted/unsuitable ones. I'm happy with the M1 Atlas combo. I too got the cool inkwell stand.
Wow, you have lots of options to try out! Enjoy the journey! 
The idea is to keep them all and have a wide variety of choices for different applications. I like the thought of using less aggressive base plates as I move through my passes (something I read on this wonderful forum) and I enjoy a nice slant occasionally. If the M1 doesn't get much use I'll put it aside until my offspring start growing facial hair. If this system is as good as I'm expecting, most of my razors will be sold. My AS-D1 is already halfway out the door (never had a good shave with it) so that will help with this hefty bill.
You can't do any better.
I did what you are planning on doing lastcoyote. It has been a great investment. I love my razors. And just recently picked up their SE1 & SE2. I am very much liking the SE too. Though it is an entirely different shaving experience and is taking quite a bit of time for me to figure out.
You will love these razors. Get them and you will never look back.
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You will love these razors. Get them and you will never look back.
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We're all waiting to hear your impressions when it arrives. In my case once I got my ATT (Jan 2015) I've lost all interest in any other razors. Other than experimenting with the various base plates and open vs solid bar, I've used the ATT exclusively for over two years.
It's a fantastic razor in every way. I alternate between the Atlas and Kronos handles and H1 vs H2 base plates. I kept the R1 and R2 plates but havent used them for a long time as I prefer the H.
I love mine. R2 with Atlas handle. I use that razor at least 90% of the time.
My order hasn't shipped yet but when it gets here I'll post a review after some time with each base plate. Stay tuned.
I just added a Kronos handle. One head, two handles. I still don't have any desire for a different plate. The R2 is that good.
I have: M1, M2, H1, R1 and S1 --- just ordered the R2. Love them all...R1 is my fav so far
