PAA Starling V3 dropped

[steelwindmachine]

Anyone have the Starling V3 on order? Am interested to hear field reports!

The Phoenix Starling V3 Single Edge Safety Razor | Polished 316L Stainless Steel

Sorry Folks, The Starling V3 managed to sell out faster than we had expected! But fear not, more are on order! To be notified when this occurs, Click the "Email When Available Button" on the right or click here for Smart Alert "Ok Douglas Smythe first off thank you. This razor is a beast, 3...

phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com

 

[Mr. Shavington]

Nobody in the world is called “Douglas Smythe”. Not even the last living Victorian big game hunter in darkest Congo. Does anybody know what this guy’s actual name is?

 

[steelwindmachine]

as per: Undercover with Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - https://agentshave.co.uk/blog/undercover-with-phoenix-artisan-accoutrements/#:~:text=My%20name%20is%20Douglas%20Smythe,that%20is%20Fran's%20real%20name).

My name is Douglas Smythe (truthfully, it's a stage name) and I am co-owner of Phoenix Shaving...

 

[Mr. Shavington]

as per: Undercover with Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - https://agentshave.co.uk/blog/undercover-with-phoenix-artisan-accoutrements/#:~:text=My%20name%20is%20Douglas%20Smythe,that%20is%20Fran's%20real%20name).

Thanks. That clears it up. Is he on the run or something?

I don’t know anything about the Starling razor, unfortunately, so can’t contribute an opinion.

 

[steelwindmachine]

if we play into his business alter-ego, then I guess he may be on the run from aliens.

 

[Fedsbackhand]

This iteration has taken forever to release. Has anyone tried the v2?

The v3 sounds pretty heavy

Starling razor head 51g
Wolfman razor head 37g
Sabre 32g
Atelier Durdan Vestige complete razor 67g

All in 316L

 

[steelwindmachine]

@Fedsbackhand - the math on their website isn't adding up.

They note:

Specifications:
Top Cap Weight: 23 grams
Bottom Plate, Open Comb: 28 Grams
Bottom Plate, Straight Bar: 28 Grams
Handle Weight: 79 grams
Handle Length: 3.50 inches
Total Weight w/ Plate "A": 38 Grams (Total Wt w/ Beta Plate: 39 Grams) <- how can the total weight with a plate be 38 grams if the Cap (23g)+Bottom Plate (28g) + handle (79g) = 130g?

Material: 316L Polished Stainless Steel

 

[Never Picked]

Are these head pieces compatible with a DE handle? I like the Red Top clone handle but I'd prefer a longer option. I saw a handle like this on eBay being sold with an iKon head. Now I know where it came from. It would be nice if the neck of the handle also resembled the Red Tip.

 

[steelwindmachine]

it's sold out folks! They also revised the weight listing to not be confusing.

 

[steelwindmachine]

from PAA:

 

[Whiterook]

Dang, sold out!

 

[GeronimoWSB]

Went to order as soon as I saw the email, sold out lol. I will wait for a review. I recently have started a love hate with my v2, I've had great shaves and bad ones. Very curious how this compares to my blinged out gem Shield.

 

[steelwindmachine]

@GeronimoWSB - with your V2, have the good shaves and bad shaves been while using the same soap/cream?

 

[GeronimoWSB]

@GeronimoWSB - with your V2, have the good shaves and bad shaves been while using the same soap/cream?

I'll double check. I know I used it recently with issues. I'll try it with some Tabac and maybe a new blade.

 

[Whiterook]

I find the open comb plate to be the smoothest.

 

[GeronimoWSB]

@GeronimoWSB - with your V2, have the good shaves and bad shaves been while using the same soap/cream?

Well , like Whiterook said the open comb is smoother. I went the same blade from my last shave and Tabac Tallow. Fast shave,no nicks or weepers, no real irritation. A great shave. I remember riding the top cap so it almost suctions to your face was the key. A solid 8. Probably could have buffed a bit. Had garden chores to do. Lol.

 

[Rob72]

Well, that stinks. I would definitely have picked that up, as the V2 is waaaay too light for me to enjoy.

 

[Fedsbackhand]

Restocking in a couple of weeks according this video

No blade stops

 

[Old Hippie]

@Fedsbackhand The first razor in any platform that gave me a really great shave was the Starling V2OC. Too flipping light, though. Almost immediately I put a stainless handle on it.

@Never Picked the post threads are either 10-32 or M5x0.80 which really are pretty interchangeable. Fits any modern handle that isn't for a razor like FOCS, which uses M4.5x0.75 threads.

@steelwindmachine I've had good shaves with the V2OC using Proraso Green, Yardley Almond and Oatmeal body soap, and multiple variations on a theme of my homemade shave soap.

@Whiterook I like the OC best, too. The SB was just bleah for me.

@Fedsbackhand True; they've lost the stops. With the post retention system locking into recesses in the cap, though, pretty sure they aren't needed. The ATT G1 didn't have stops either. I never worried about catching the corner of the blade, and it never happened.

O.H.

 

[Fedsbackhand]

I never really considered the v2 with the lightness. It appears the v3 has gone in the opposite direction.

True, my neglected G1 is missing the stops. I'm hoping to borrow the v3 before the restock.