This is similar to my experience. Stan is a good guy with great customer service.
This cannot be said enough. ATT is a well run company with outstanding products and customer service.
This is similar to my experience. Stan is a good guy with great customer service.
Maybe we'll be seeing a short/fat handle coming from Stan one of these days??? (Hint, Hint to Stan!)
Would someone in the USA please create our "Field of Dreams" razor handle (short, fat)?
I have a R1 that I am struggling to find the combination to. I did not have any luck with the Polsilver SI's in the R1 as well. So far the Astra SPs have been the most comfortable for me. Still searching, but, I am pretty sure this R1 is going to end up on the BST to see if I can trade for a M1 or M2. My face does seem to favor the mild razor sharp blade combination.
I thought my Kronos R2 Open Comb would prevent me from acquiring RAD. When I first used it, I had only used one other DE, my trusty Merkur 34HD. I fell in love immediately with the heft, weight, design, workmanship and overall experience of the Kronos, immediately. Although I've gone nuts acquiring everything else associated with shaving (including two new bathroom shelves to hold my 23 new bottles of cologne acquired in the last four months), I haven't bought another razor.
Until yesterday, when I bought the full seven-piece ATT open comb set. I have absolutely no issues with the R2, but have recently wondered whether, as great as it is, could the M2 or H2 be even better for me? Also, if I like the feel of, say, the M2 for frequent shaving and the H2 for shaving after several days of growth, don't I need a second handle? And if my face and beard change over time, won't I be glad I've the third base plate?
It's amazing how I convinced myself I needed to spend $400 for the whole set. No regrets.
Holy Weightlifting!!! ... What's the length? It looks like a conventional large handle length.
Let me try to answer your question from the opposite perspective. I have 2 ATT handles (Atlas and Colossus) and an iKon bulldog for in between. My primary head is the M2. Since I don't use SB razors any more, I have no desire to try any of the SB baseplates. My wife got me an R2 head for Christmas (with the Colossus handle). I didn't find it anywhere nearly as comfortable as the M2, so I sent the head back to Stan to exchange for an S2, which has not yet arrived. If I like it as much as I expect, it will sit on my Colossus handle and the M2 will sit on the Atlas, and they will form part of my regular rotation. I feel no need to try, let alone own, any of the other heads. I did try the Kronos handle, but it was a touch too "Goldilocks" (not too long, not too short, just right) for me, so I swapped it for the Atlas. Again, two complete ATT razors is more than enough to satisfy my face and my RAD. But hey, that's just me...I'm on the verge of placing an ATT order. My final decision is whether to go with just one razor, and swap the head if necessary (I'm looking at an Atlas S2), or to go for a seven-piece set. But, real talk, guys! Those with the set, how much is it of actual practical use (and how does that work for you) as opposed to just scratching that collector itch? I don't want to just rationalize a lavish purchase (okay, I do want to actually, but I'm trying to be good here).
I'm on the verge of placing an ATT order. My final decision is whether to go with just one razor, and swap the head if necessary (I'm looking at an Atlas S2), or to go for a seven-piece set. But, real talk, guys! Those with the set, how much is it of actual practical use (and how does that work for you) as opposed to just scratching that collector itch? I don't want to just rationalize a lavish purchase (okay, I do want to actually, but I'm trying to be good here).
Now THAT is what I consider luxury: an ATT as a travel razor! Personally, I would never subject a super premium razor like an ATT to the risk of loss or damage that seems to increase for travel razors. My travel razor is a user grade Goodwill, since it is an excellent shaver, but I would not be heartbroken if it got lost, damaged, stolen or confiscated. But if you are comfortable carrying an ATT as a travel razor, go for it --- a tip of my hat to you, Inverted!I personally love the 7 piece set as I keep a dedicated travel bag packed with one ATT razor inside. It is nice to have the 7 piece to be able to essencially make 2 razors at home without digging the other razor from my bag.