Anybody have an iKon standard head?
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I have two Ikon heads and one of their original handles which is modelled after the old Gillette ball end handle. I have the first head one they made, an OC and the OC with the flat bottom, I think that one is the "standard" heads. Both are aggressive, the second one is very very good indeed, close and smooth. Top quality workmanship. At the time, they had a choice of a number of handles, and the one I got, the ball end model is really beautiful.
This is the Standard head I owned. It shaved similar to a Tech but it was just a bit more aggressive. I ended up selling it and the Deluxe version a while back.
This was my Deluxe head. To me, it shaved just like a vintage Gillette New Deluxe head. There was also a cnc machined version of this head available for a short time.
I ordered the Standard head with the a long stainless Bulldog handle shown below on the right. The Deluxe head was purchased without a handle.
The handle on the left is an older stainless extended Tech handle. Both are great handles and add nice bit of heft to the heads I've used with them.
This was my Deluxe head. To me, it shaved just like a vintage Gillette New Deluxe head. There was also a cnc machined version of this head available for a short time.
I ordered the Standard head with the a long stainless Bulldog handle shown below on the right. The Deluxe head was purchased without a handle.
The handle on the left is an older stainless extended Tech handle. Both are great handles and add nice bit of heft to the heads I've used with them.
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Was it the one show below? That one is known as the Modern.
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Yes...that's it!! Is this one still available today? I think I would like the Bulldog handle though...
Here's where I found it... http://www.plazacutlery.com/Shaving/Ikon.htm
Here's where I found it... http://www.plazacutlery.com/Shaving/Ikon.htm
I believe that the Symmetrical version shown in the picture is no longer available. The asymmetrical versions are available.
I didn't know Plaza Cutlery carried them. They are not too far from my house. I'll have to stop by and see what that have.
I didn't know Plaza Cutlery carried them. They are not too far from my house. I'll have to stop by and see what that have.
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Being new to wet shaving, I haven't heard much from the Tradere. Thanks for the heads up!!
I've owned the OSS and the S3S...for the money you spend on the iKons, they're mediocre shavers at best...and in the case of the S3S - vastly overpriced for shave quality. With that said, the OSS handle is my favorite handle of all the handles I have (if anyone wants to sell theirs, shoot me a PM).
The iKon build quality - in my experience - has been exceptional; it's just the shave quality that is underwhelming.
The key element in your original post is "looks intriguing"...that's the part that "caught" me too with the iKon line...and my wallet. Unfortunately for me, "looks" is as far as it went.
The iKon build quality - in my experience - has been exceptional; it's just the shave quality that is underwhelming.
The key element in your original post is "looks intriguing"...that's the part that "caught" me too with the iKon line...and my wallet. Unfortunately for me, "looks" is as far as it went.
This is the Standard head I owned. It shaved similar to a Tech but it was just a bit more aggressive. I ended up selling it and the Deluxe version a while back.
This was my Deluxe head. To me, it shaved just like a vintage Gillette New Deluxe head. There was also a cnc machined version of this head available for a short time.
I ordered the Standard head with the a long stainless Bulldog handle shown below on the right. The Deluxe head was purchased without a handle.
The handle on the left is an older stainless extended Tech handle. Both are great handles and add nice bit of heft to the heads I've used with them.
I have the SB version pictured above. It is a wonderful shaver. I have it paired with the Bulldog handle. If I could find another, I'd probably buy it.
I have the head that's pictured with the brown background. Coupled with the Ikon ball end handle it's a wonderful shaver. Beautiful and high quality.
