Game Changer 76 Base Plates Available!

[catfish1969]

Game Changer 76 base plates appear to be available at Italian Barber. It seems odd that the complete razor remains out of stock.

I was sure to make this post promptly after securing a base plate for myself...

 

[Kix]

Being the hot item that the .76 plate is, and the fact it's been out of stock for months, you would think they would have sent out an email.
Oh well.

 

[catfish1969]

Another reason to be a part of a fine site such as this one...

 

[titans1127]

Being the hot item that the .76 plate is, and the fact it's been out of stock for months, you would think they would have sent out an email.
Oh well.

I got an email about it being back in stock

 

[Kix]

I got an email about it being back in stock

They like you better!
I've been on their email list for a long time, I didn't get one. Even checked my spam folder. Drat!
Oh well, no big deal. I'm glad I found out about it from @catfish1969! Thanks!

 

[SunShave]

I had some money set aside for this. I snagged a plate, a second top cap (I already have a full GC 84 razor w/ a super knurl handle), and a ti timeless crown handle to go with it - there's a very exciting mail call in my future!

 

[catfish1969]

They like you better!
I've been on their email list for a long time, I didn't get one. Even checked my spam folder. Drat!
Oh well, no big deal. I'm glad I found out about it from @catfish1969! Thanks!

Maybe I will be named "Italian Barber Honorary Employee Of The Day"! I jest...

 

[titans1127]

Just got an email that the full razor is back in stock as well!

 

[ric164]

I had it in my cart 3 times and talked myself out of it 3 times. I like the 84-P so much and I have only had it for a week. I’m surprised that I was able to talk myself into waiting to purchase. This forum doesn’t really help for people like me with everything acquisition disease.

 

[atomheartmother]

Already sold out.

 

[Captainjonny]

I did get an email from Italian Barber on Jan 22nd, announcing the .76 baseplate was back in stock. I ordered it immediately. I missed the last 2 times it was in stock, and thought they would have it prior to the holidays, but that never happened. It arrived yesterday Jan 30th, and I plan to shave with it tonight. I have the .68 and .84 plates. The .68 is too mild for me, and the .84 is a tad too aggressive for me. I look forward to seeing reviews from others, as to how the .76 plate works out in comparison to the other 2 plates. I am hoping it is the sweet spot for the GC. I just checked the site, and it still can be added to the shopping cart.

 

[Joezamboni]

I did get an email from Italian Barber on Jan 22nd, announcing the .76 baseplate was back in stock. I ordered it immediately. I missed the last 2 times it was in stock, and thought they would have it prior to the holidays, but that never happened. It arrived yesterday Jan 30th, and I plan to shave with it tonight. I have the .68 and .84 plates. The .68 is too mild for me, and the .84 is a tad too aggressive for me. I look forward to seeing reviews from others, as to how the .76 plate works out in comparison to the other 2 plates. I am hoping it is the sweet spot for the GC. I just checked the site, and it still can be added to the shopping cart.

Was in the same boat. The 76 definitely lacks the slightly too aggressive bite the 84 had to make it a good daily but makes up for the lack of assertiveness the 68 had getting a close shave. If anyone were to get one head this is probably it. If I was to dump one head out of the three the 68 would be it, so expect that on BST soon. The 84 I’ll think about.

Its still not the smoothest razor I own so I’m on the fence about that but at least it’s not worth completely dumping now.

 

[catfish1969]

I did get an email from Italian Barber on Jan 22nd, announcing the .76 baseplate was back in stock. I ordered it immediately. I missed the last 2 times it was in stock, and thought they would have it prior to the holidays, but that never happened. It arrived yesterday Jan 30th, and I plan to shave with it tonight. I have the .68 and .84 plates. The .68 is too mild for me, and the .84 is a tad too aggressive for me. I look forward to seeing reviews from others, as to how the .76 plate works out in comparison to the other 2 plates. I am hoping it is the sweet spot for the GC. I just checked the site, and it still can be added to the shopping cart.

Like you, the .84 was a little harsh for me, and the .68 took extra passes to get as good a shave as my go-to, a Merkur Progress. After 4 or 5 days of daily shaving, the .76 seems to be just what the doctor ordered as far as a 3-piece razor goes. This is the first non-adjustable razor that has worked well for me. If the .76 causes a little irritation as a daily shaver, I plan to simply substitute the .68 for a couple of days. Please post your view after a few shaves.

 

[ric164]

I ordered my 76 plate this morning after getting bit by the 84. Hopefully it’ll be in my sweet spot. It’s already shipped.

 

[srgjazz]

I should be getting mine tomorrow. I have the 1.05 which is very efficient but not for every day.

 

[sg01fc]

Got the .76 because the .84 has a tendency to bite me a little too frequently. IMO, the .76 is the perfect balance Game Changer!
Almost comparable to the original Lupo DLC, which I'd love to get back, but not Quite as smooth. Still a great base plate!

 

[Bobovata]

I should be getting mine tomorrow. I have the 1.05 which is very efficient but not for every day.

I am finding that too. I shave every 2 days most of the time, and I really like the shave the 1.05 gives. But even on a 2 day cycle it starts to leave its mark eventually. Currently back on the .84 for a bit, give the face a rest.

 

[ric164]

I just shaved for the 11th consecutive day with the Game Changer with .76 bottom plate and to date it is the most comfortable and best performing razor for me that I have used.