Yep- I got a Fraser Fur Christmas 🎄 tree up and decorated. Shaving gear requests to Santa 🎅🏻 is a Supply Razor in the matte finish, the matching stand and a travel case (bourbon color). I try to wrap, any gifts I ordered for my wife, as soon as I receive them in order to avoid her snooping. 😬 Alex (fellow Texan) hooked you up with some quality Stirling products. Stirling folks must be working around the clock to keep up with their orders. I need to try some soon.
Today's shave was an even more joyous session than I expected. I figured you'd use the Stirling set, but had no idea the HomeLike, and Zorrik Super Stainless were on tap too! I really enjoy my Seillean. I have #19 for reference. The 1.18 gap was much smoother than the R41; as my memory recalled. I must have that razor! I still want the birch handled Rocca, and a Blackland Blackbird too. But after watching the unreal performance by the Russian razor, it has taken precedence on my wish list. I just wish they accepted PayPal. I hope Shona liked Sharp Dressed Man. I'm sure Riley did. Albeit late, I'm glad to have made you birthday pleasant, and memorable. It gives me a real feeling of appreciation. I look forward to 2020, and exactly how the wet shaving world will change with the new founded prevalence; bolstered by Gillette's Heritage experiment. Thank you so much for featuring the items I sent. I can't tell you what humbling it makes me feel. Please enjoy it all, and often, mate!
How did you ever manage to get that aftershave and edt through customs?! Can you teach a few European shaving vendors how to do it for me?! I'd like the Homelike myself since that .90 blade gap is almost a setting 5 on the Progress. Check this review: www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/homelikeshaving-ctapt-razor.574826/post-10434188
I ordered a couple of tubs of Stirling soaps earlier today. I've seen them featured a lot on the shaving channels, and also read a lot of good about them online. I ordered their Executive Man (inspired by Creed Aventus) and Orange Chill. I also decided to get the matching post shave balms at the same time. Looking forward to trying them out 😀👍🏼
Hi Kevy- Great shave and product usage; thank you! Stellar products, all-around. Wonderful Stirling gifts from Alex. I hope your weekend is going well and best regards, as always, Kevy!🎄
Great job Kevy💈💈 Can't go wrong with Stirling, all of their products are first class. This shave was definitely top shelf, your wife will be happy😊 The Russian razor seems to be a nice choice, Homelike must be proud. Nice video and chat again👍 Enjoy!
My Christmas list was rockwell 6s, pheonix and beau spitfire soap and splash, mitchells wool fat. All already arrived and all already in use, so I've got nothing to open Christmas day.
@@kevyshaves4109 Your description of the smoothness of the .90 mm plate is pretty amazing as that's nearly a setting 5 on a Merkur Progress (.94 mm gap)! Good review of it on B&B here: www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/homelikeshaving-ctapt-razor.574826/post-10434188
I haven’t tried the Start Razor yet but I do love my Rockwell 6S but my favorite is still my Razorock Gamachanger w/super knurl handle, in 4in) I use the .84 blade gap and it shaves great for me.
Top man award goes to Alex. That is a nice touch stating the blade gap on the plate. For Rockwell’s blade gaps on the 6S you need to go to their website. (R1=0.20, R6= 0.79 for those reading this that are to lazy to google it lol). Grate video always Kevy, Hidden Somewhere in the house is Taylor of old Bond Street sandal wood and Jermyn street shave cream with badger brush that I’m not allowed until Christmas.
Alex has a very kind soul. It is a nice idea for the blade gaps. I hope you,don't go turning the house upside down trying to find your gifts! 😂Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Good evening Kevy! I like the butter...yet I was hoping for Sticky Toffee pudding or Christmas cake. Stirling makes great soap. Easy to lather and very slick. I like the handle on the Homelike razor...it does look like it provides a decent grip. I continue to be amazed by the lathers you build. That razor has a fair amount of audio feedback and it has a satisfying sound. I have come to believe my collection of shaving gear is going to outlive me...too much of everything. 30 plus years supply of razor blades. Check. 18 plus years supply of shaving soaps and creams. Check. 13 plus years supply of aftershaves and balm. Check. How much more do I need? At this point, I can shave for free for the rest of my life. lol. Great looking shave, Kevy. Take care.
@@kevyshaves4109 I hear you. I am afraid to accurately count my razor blade totals. I keep buying when I already have more than I will ever use. Can we say addiction?
Very good shave and review, Kevy! I've been revisiting Strirling soaps myself recently. A friend sent me a couple samples and I could resist no longer! This is a great shaving soap. That's lead to a couple of tubs and splashes/aftershave balms. Really good stuff! Cheers! -Rob
Wife has got me the Gillette heritage for Christmas plus various pre shave, soap and post shave gear. Newbie looking forward to Christmas lol. But not even Santa could get me the RazoRock game changer .68 as he told me they were harder to find than elf poo. Also belated birthday wishes Kevy.
Nice shave Kevy, I watched your unboxing yesterday, incredibly generous from Alex, and risky sending the alcohol products. I'm torn between this razor and the Muhle R41 for my next purchase, I'm definitely heading down the more aggressive road.
I must admit the R41 is aggressive dare I say more so than mercur futur by the sounds of this it really is a top razor I think it’ll set u back €150 and about €50 for R41
@@raymonddean2835 That .90 mm blade gap on this one is nearly a setting 5 on the Merkur Progress. If it's as smooth as Kevy says (and I need setting 5 on the Progress much of the time for the 1st pass), I'd go for this one. Read this thread and the review here: www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/homelikeshaving-ctapt-razor.574826/post-10434188
Rockwell 6S is a great razor. It was, it is still one of my 'desert island razors'. But, when I started using this Russian razor (complete) kit, like yourself, I was blown. This Russian razor has an advantage over the Rockwell, the head of the Russian razor is much less bulky to be able to easily shave right under the nostrils. Not that easy, I think, to get there with the Rockwell. I think this Russian razor is *at least* equal to the Canadian Kristopher Bradley. (Dare say it..perhaps even slightly above it.) Thanks for uploading!
What a great comment! I agree with what you say but there's just something about the Rockwell 6S that I prefer. But the Start razor is so smooth. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Good review of it on B&B here. Have you ever tried the Karve that they mention in this thread?: www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/homelikeshaving-ctapt-razor.574826/post-10434188
Great video Kevy, all first-class products the razor is very good, I've just got the Oneblade Genesis so that's my Christmas present got...All the best Mark.
Great Video Kevy. I keep going back and forth on that razor , I had it in my check out cart twice but just didn't pull the trigger. My Titanium Timeless.95 scalloped is my smoothest razor for my face . I shave everyday and I have to force myself to use other razors. Happy shaves Kevy :)
Great to see you Kevy! I knew you would do it justice. You looking forward to Christmas, that's me presuming you celebrate it. Any request from Father Christmas?
great video as always kevy. only stuff on my xmas list is what i ordered from executive-shaving parker 65r (love the look of that handle) muhle 41 open comb razor, Executive Shaving Medium Jock Synthetic Shaving Brush Black Handle, Cella Crema Da Barba Shaving Cream/Soap (150g). plus a Yaqi 30mm Monster Tuxedo Knot Barber Pole Color Shaving Brush R1734. just a few items to start off a collection. wanted some Extro Cosmesi Bay Rum Mens Shaving Cream / Soap 150ml - Paraben & Alcohol Free but they were out of stock so shall get some when its back in
Good stuff Adrian. Sounds like you're on the way to bankruptcy already...just like the rest of us! Lol 😂 Some great things you've got there. Enjoy it all. Cheers. Kevy 👍😀
Hello Ma'am. Zorrick is not among the best. Its an Indian blade and not even that much respected in India too. It can last one or hardly two shaves with extremely aggressive razors.
Kevy didn't shave with the 0.63 mm Masamune but with the 0.90mm (Masamune) Nodachi. (The names are confusing.) To do a full spectrum Tatara/START comparison, he'd have to acquire and pit a Masamune against his 0.69mm START, their mildest plate. I wouldn't assume the outcome. I've been shaving exclusively with the Masamune for 3 months now and get BBS every time. I've very nearly eliminated nicks. I know because I'm on a blood thinner that turns every false move into a patch of crimson. My Masamune shaves are much like Kevy's (and Cris's from Another Cut Above) with the Nodachi, except that as a daily shaver it's more like mowing a putting green. I've been telling friends, family, and fellow wet shavers that to get a closer shave I'd have to wax my face or use Nair; I can't see throwing in a START 0.69mm as a third possible upgrade. The Masamune boasts a negative 0.13mm blade exposure, which is what I believe does the most to eliminate nicks. (The rest is from the razor's lock-tight construction, which includes a handle that screws into the base plate. The START doesn't have this feature. Nor does the Nodachi: some Masamune customers demanded handle interchangeability from Tatara, so they dropped the feature.) Now if the START 0.63mm has a blade exposure in the Masamune's range, it could be a worthy rival to the Masamune. But maybe not otherwise. Don't worry about the Russians, however. If the START proved to be worse than the Masamune, they could just tweet my president that the 0.69mm plates were made in Ukraine. The rumor would circle the globe faster than you can say "Tatara Masamune Nodachi." :-)
As an owner of a Masamune, and yes, I am in blood thinners too, I do get where you are coming from. I am actually using my Masamune with the Nodachi Top cap (addendum, edited due to brain fart ) to bring the blade exposure back to a true neutral exposure geometry. So, as they say, YMMV, as with all things shaving. It is at the moment, the smoothest Razor I own. Love it. And yeah, I forgot that Kevy used the Nodachi.
I have the Masamune base plate which I bought to use on the Nodachi and it is fantastic. The 0.69 plate on the Start is very very mild. For me, it's almost too smooth to get a close shave with my wiry stubble. Cheers. Kevy 👍
@@kevyshaves4109 Hey Kevy! I was thinking of doing similar, Pairing the Nodachi base plate along with the Masamune Top cap for a very slightly negative blade exposure (neg 0.07mm if memory serves me right) along with that 0.96mm gap. It is always interesting to see how a razor plays out. 😁 But yes, the Nodachi Top cap and Masamune base plate pairing is fanfrackingtastic!
Great shave Kevy! Love Stirling Soaps, my new favourite. Have you ever used Stirling Spice? If you have, how would you compare it to the scent of Original Old Spice?
I've never tried ThenStirling Spice. The best one I've tried so far is Phoenix & Beau Night Witch. It gets very close to the original Schulton Old Spice scent. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
It was a limited edition made for the Gentleman's Groom Room shop in Dundee. There were only 50 made, and it was put together by Shavemac brushes in Germany. I think they still sell this as one of their regular brushes. Kevy 👍
Would you say then Kevy that for smoothness and efficiency the Homelike Start is for you tops in the stainless field, which includes Rockwell 6S, Karve and the Tatara?
But see my colloquy with Steven Lim below. I would reserve judgment as to the mild end of the spectrum, where the Tatara Masamune would be compared to the mild START base plate.
You doubled up on the witch hazel as it's in the aftershave and the balm. With the aloe in the aftershave, you really don't need all those extra oils that the balm has. I rarely use a balm if I use an aftershave but in this case, at least you're not diluting the scent of the aftershave as the balm adds more to the scent. I'd hold off on the balm until I was ready to go out in cold weather or I would have just used the balm.
Very good video Kevy I would love to pull the trigger on this razor but a little leary about ordering the product from Russia but should this razor make it to a vendor in North America I’ll jump right on.
It lasts around a couple of hours on me, not great. Executive shaving Nevis aftershave is the same scent and lasts a lot longer in my opinion. Cheers. Kevy 🙂
Got a few things coming but they won't arrive until the family/friends arrive from the US for christmas.... 😢😢 I got it back to you as quick as I could and thanks for the loan mate 👍
I handed a bottle of Floris, Neroli Voyage to Linda and just said "Wrap that". The Black Friday purchase of the Rockwell 6s (black) wasn't going to last until the 25th.
Cheers Mike. This is the one I was talking about...www.amazon.com/Before-Beginning-1968-1970-Sessions-Remastered/dp/B07N711JRG/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Fleetwood+Mac&qid=1576181514&sr=8-6
Please elaborate, what makes it terrible? I would very much like to hear why you think it's bad. Am thinking of getting it so a more detailed explanation would give a better idea of what makes a razor bad / good. Sometimes it's engineering, if so what about the razor makes it bad. Sometimes it's because of a combination of razor and blade, ... Would love to hear your thoughts on this.
Sorry man but their soap base is weak compared to their competitors and the scents don’t last. I will say their liquid body wash is on point. But their shave soaps, not so much.
Good shave 🪒 Kevy! Stirling Soap is very good 👍
Just got all of these sharp dressed man products. Fantastic shave!
another really good synthetic shave brush is the green ray
Yep- I got a Fraser Fur Christmas 🎄 tree up and decorated. Shaving gear requests to Santa 🎅🏻 is a Supply Razor in the matte finish, the matching stand and a travel case (bourbon color). I try to wrap, any gifts I ordered for my wife, as soon as I receive them in order to avoid her snooping. 😬
Alex (fellow Texan) hooked you up with some quality Stirling products. Stirling folks must be working around the clock to keep up with their orders. I need to try some soon.
Today's shave was an even more joyous session than I expected. I figured you'd use the Stirling set, but had no idea the HomeLike, and Zorrik Super Stainless were on tap too! I really enjoy my Seillean. I have #19 for reference. The 1.18 gap was much smoother than the R41; as my memory recalled. I must have that razor! I still want the birch handled Rocca, and a Blackland Blackbird too. But after watching the unreal performance by the Russian razor, it has taken precedence on my wish list. I just wish they accepted PayPal. I hope Shona liked Sharp Dressed Man. I'm sure Riley did. Albeit late, I'm glad to have made you birthday pleasant, and memorable. It gives me a real feeling of appreciation. I look forward to 2020, and exactly how the wet shaving world will change with the new founded prevalence; bolstered by Gillette's Heritage experiment. Thank you so much for featuring the items I sent. I can't tell you what humbling it makes me feel. Please enjoy it all, and often, mate!
How did you ever manage to get that aftershave and edt through customs?! Can you teach a few European shaving vendors how to do it for me?! I'd like the Homelike myself since that .90 blade gap is almost a setting 5 on the Progress. Check this review: www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/homelikeshaving-ctapt-razor.574826/post-10434188
Thank you once again Alex for being such a kind hearted individual. Cheers. Kevy 👍😀
I’d love to try a Home Like also it sounds so amazing. I love Stirling Products and use nothing else
they do take paypal as i purchased the start full razor kit today
Sorry to hear about Andy. Enjoy his vids, too.
Great shave, Kevy 🖐️😀👍
Thanks 😀👍
Very nice shave sir. Sharp Dressed Man is an amazing scent. Very nice razor.
I ordered a couple of tubs of Stirling soaps earlier today. I've seen them featured a lot on the shaving channels, and also read a lot of good about them online. I ordered their Executive Man (inspired by Creed Aventus) and Orange Chill. I also decided to get the matching post shave balms at the same time. Looking forward to trying them out 😀👍🏼
Hi Kevy- Great shave and product usage; thank you! Stellar products, all-around. Wonderful Stirling gifts from Alex. I hope your weekend is going well and best regards, as always, Kevy!🎄
nice shave with that start razor think i am going to get it with the different plates
It's the smoothest razor I've ever used John. Kevy 😀
Excellent shave Kevy
Now I do want that razor 👍👍
Great job Kevy💈💈 Can't go wrong with Stirling, all of their products are first class. This shave was definitely top shelf, your wife will be happy😊 The Russian razor seems to be a nice choice, Homelike must be proud. Nice video and chat again👍 Enjoy!
Cheers Terry. 😀👍
My Christmas list was rockwell 6s, pheonix and beau spitfire soap and splash, mitchells wool fat. All already arrived and all already in use, so I've got nothing to open Christmas day.
Ha ha! You'll have to order something else to open on Christmas morning! 😂😀👍
What an absolutely superb shave brother, I really want to get my hands on that razor in the future! 💈😎🤙🏼💈
Thanks Manny. This razor is one smooth operator! 😀👍
@@kevyshaves4109 Your description of the smoothness of the .90 mm plate is pretty amazing as that's nearly a setting 5 on a Merkur Progress (.94 mm gap)! Good review of it on B&B here: www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/homelikeshaving-ctapt-razor.574826/post-10434188
VERY nice shave Kevy! That razor seems really great! Oh, and that Stirling set that Alex sent you...AWESOME!!! Alex is a cool dude.
I haven’t tried the Start Razor yet but I do love my Rockwell 6S but my favorite is still my Razorock Gamachanger w/super knurl handle, in 4in) I use the .84 blade gap and it shaves great for me.
I have the same super knurled handle on my RR SLOC
Hello Kevy, good to see you!
it’s unfortunate that there are no subtitles, my English is not so good...)))
That's OK, Kevy's English isn't that good either, 😂. The joys of our Scottish accents 👍🏻
Hey Vadim. I'm not sure why there's no subtitles. Cheers. Kevy 👍
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Kevy I just tried sharp dressed Man for the first time...the sent is amazing. I doubt the wife will let me out of the house!
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Top man award goes to Alex.
That is a nice touch stating the blade gap on the plate. For Rockwell’s blade gaps on the 6S you need to go to their website.
(R1=0.20, R6= 0.79 for those reading this that are to lazy to google it lol).
Grate video always Kevy, Hidden Somewhere in the house is Taylor of old Bond Street sandal wood and Jermyn street shave cream with badger brush that I’m not allowed until Christmas.
Alex has a very kind soul. It is a nice idea for the blade gaps. I hope you,don't go turning the house upside down trying to find your gifts! 😂Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
How about a Karve Stainless VS Start Razor shave off?
All everyone gives me for my birthday is a hard time , wonderful shave (as usual) beautiful razor !
Good one! I can't even remember the last time I received a birthday gift!
😂😂
I'll send you something. Let me know when it is 👍
It is Feb. 16
Good evening Kevy! I like the butter...yet I was hoping for Sticky Toffee pudding or Christmas cake. Stirling makes great soap. Easy to lather and very slick. I like the handle on the Homelike razor...it does look like it provides a decent grip. I continue to be amazed by the lathers you build. That razor has a fair amount of audio feedback and it has a satisfying sound. I have come to believe my collection of shaving gear is going to outlive me...too much of everything. 30 plus years supply of razor blades. Check. 18 plus years supply of shaving soaps and creams. Check. 13 plus years supply of aftershaves and balm. Check. How much more do I need? At this point, I can shave for free for the rest of my life. lol. Great looking shave, Kevy. Take care.
I think my gear will outlive me too, unless I live to be 480! 😂
@@kevyshaves4109 I hear you. I am afraid to accurately count my razor blade totals. I keep buying when I already have more than I will ever use. Can we say addiction?
I think addiction might be the right word to use Todd 😬
Entertaining as always Kevy, good job. Now to see if I can sneak this Homlike razor onto my Xmas list....
Ha ha! Good luck 😀👍
Very good shave and review, Kevy! I've been revisiting Strirling soaps myself recently. A friend sent me a couple samples and I could resist no longer! This is a great shaving soap. That's lead to a couple of tubs and splashes/aftershave balms. Really good stuff!
Cheers! -Rob
Thanks Rob. I like that Stirling has lots of different scents to choose from. The performance on their stuff is solid. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Great shave as always Kevy and in answer to Christmas list yes quite few items put away 14 days till there mine again
Good to hear Paul. Enjoy it mate. Kevy 👍
yes, indeed, all the best to Andy.
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Not only jealous of your superbly marvelous present, but also of your amazing shave!
Keep talking crap Kevy!
I will do that for you Lee 😂👍
Sup Kevy I finally just got Sharp dressed man soap/splash/balm + vanilla Sandlewood and also got from eBay a 1930’s Gillette “NEW” Short Comb
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Great shave. This is indeed an absolutely exceptional razor. Do you intend to release an updated video of your top razors & blades?
Thank you. I will update it soon. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Wife has got me the Gillette heritage for Christmas plus various pre shave, soap and post shave gear. Newbie looking forward to Christmas lol. But not even Santa could get me the RazoRock game changer .68 as he told me they were harder to find than elf poo. Also belated birthday wishes Kevy.
Nice one getting a Gillette Heritage. I'm sure Shaving Station here in the UK had some .68 Gamechangers in stock recently. Kevy 😀👍
Try shave station I think
Sadly Shaving Station only have the .84. As a newbie I think the .68 would be a better milder option for me.
@@kevyshaves4109 The Homelike is the kind of razor Gillette should have issued.
Great as usual. Just ordered Tabac to complete your "Super 6" soaps. Totally dig original Fleetwood Mac.
Brilliant Julio. The "real" Fleetwood Mac 😂😀👍
@@kevyshaves4109 Aye, before Buckingham/Nicks ruined them for good.
Nice shave Kevy, I watched your unboxing yesterday, incredibly generous from Alex, and risky sending the alcohol products. I'm torn between this razor and the Muhle R41 for my next purchase, I'm definitely heading down the more aggressive road.
Cheers mate. If you want aggressive, the R41 might be the one for you. This is just as efficient but much much smoother. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
I must admit the R41 is aggressive dare I say more so than mercur futur by the sounds of this it really is a top razor I think it’ll set u back €150 and about €50 for R41
@@raymonddean2835 That .90 mm blade gap on this one is nearly a setting 5 on the Merkur Progress. If it's as smooth as Kevy says (and I need setting 5 on the Progress much of the time for the 1st pass), I'd go for this one. Read this thread and the review here: www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/homelikeshaving-ctapt-razor.574826/post-10434188
Rockwell 6S is a great razor. It was, it is still one of my 'desert island razors'. But, when I started using this Russian razor (complete) kit, like yourself, I was blown. This Russian razor has an advantage over the Rockwell, the head of the Russian razor is much less bulky to be able to easily shave right under the nostrils. Not that easy, I think, to get there with the Rockwell. I think this Russian razor is *at least* equal to the Canadian Kristopher Bradley. (Dare say it..perhaps even slightly above it.) Thanks for uploading!
What a great comment! I agree with what you say but there's just something about the Rockwell 6S that I prefer. But the Start razor is so smooth. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Good review of it on B&B here. Have you ever tried the Karve that they mention in this thread?: www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/homelikeshaving-ctapt-razor.574826/post-10434188
Great video Kevy, all first-class products the razor is very good, I've just got the Oneblade Genesis so that's my Christmas present got...All the best Mark.
Thanks Mark. I've heard great things about the One Blade Genesis. Let me know what you think of it. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Great Video Kevy. I keep going back and forth on that razor , I had it in my check out cart twice but just didn't pull the trigger.
My Titanium Timeless.95 scalloped is my smoothest razor for my face . I shave everyday and I have to force myself to use other razors.
Happy shaves Kevy :)
Ha ha! If the Timeless is working well for you Graydog, there's no need for another razor...or...is there...?😂
Read this thread and the review here: www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/homelikeshaving-ctapt-razor.574826/post-10434188
Kudos for the Peter Green shout out!
Cheers. I love Greeny's playing. Kevy 👍😀
Great to see you Kevy! I knew you would do it justice. You looking forward to Christmas, that's me presuming you celebrate it. Any request from Father Christmas?
I am looking forward to Christmas. I think I'll ask Father Christmas to shave his beard off! 😂😀👍
@@kevyshaves4109 😂😂😂😂 what Tahoe would you recommend he uses? R41
Love the idea of this new razor from Russia. High quality and at a very competitive price.
great video as always kevy. only stuff on my xmas list is what i ordered from executive-shaving parker 65r (love the look of that handle) muhle 41 open comb razor, Executive Shaving Medium Jock Synthetic Shaving Brush Black Handle, Cella Crema Da Barba Shaving Cream/Soap (150g). plus a Yaqi 30mm Monster Tuxedo Knot Barber Pole Color Shaving Brush R1734. just a few items to start off a collection. wanted some Extro Cosmesi Bay Rum Mens Shaving Cream / Soap 150ml - Paraben & Alcohol Free but they were out of stock so shall get some when its back in
Good stuff Adrian. Sounds like you're on the way to bankruptcy already...just like the rest of us! Lol 😂 Some great things you've got there. Enjoy it all. Cheers. Kevy 👍😀
Nice looking razor. Can't go wrong with Stirling products. Not heard of that blade.
Hello Ma'am. Zorrick is not among the best. Its an Indian blade and not even that much respected in India too. It can last one or hardly two shaves with extremely aggressive razors.
Great shave kevy! Give my best to the Mrs and Riley! Would love to gift u sometime also
Hi Sean. Thanks mate. I'll pass on your kind wishes. Cheers. Kevy 👍😀
Whoa! Even smoother then the Masamune? Now that has my interest.
Yes, even smoother. Kevy 👍
Kevy didn't shave with the 0.63 mm Masamune but with the 0.90mm (Masamune) Nodachi. (The names are confusing.) To do a full spectrum Tatara/START comparison, he'd have to acquire and pit a Masamune against his 0.69mm START, their mildest plate. I wouldn't assume the outcome. I've been shaving exclusively with the Masamune for 3 months now and get BBS every time. I've very nearly eliminated nicks. I know because I'm on a blood thinner that turns every false move into a patch of crimson. My Masamune shaves are much like Kevy's (and Cris's from Another Cut Above) with the Nodachi, except that as a daily shaver it's more like mowing a putting green. I've been telling friends, family, and fellow wet shavers that to get a closer shave I'd have to wax my face or use Nair; I can't see throwing in a START 0.69mm as a third possible upgrade. The Masamune boasts a negative 0.13mm blade exposure, which is what I believe does the most to eliminate nicks. (The rest is from the razor's lock-tight construction, which includes a handle that screws into the base plate. The START doesn't have this feature. Nor does the Nodachi: some Masamune customers demanded handle interchangeability from Tatara, so they dropped the feature.) Now if the START 0.63mm has a blade exposure in the Masamune's range, it could be a worthy rival to the Masamune. But maybe not otherwise. Don't worry about the Russians, however. If the START proved to be worse than the Masamune, they could just tweet my president that the 0.69mm plates were made in Ukraine. The rumor would circle the globe faster than you can say "Tatara Masamune Nodachi." :-)
As an owner of a Masamune, and yes, I am in blood thinners too, I do get where you are coming from.
I am actually using my Masamune with the Nodachi Top cap (addendum, edited due to brain fart ) to bring the blade exposure back to a true neutral exposure geometry. So, as they say, YMMV, as with all things shaving.
It is at the moment, the smoothest Razor I own. Love it. And yeah, I forgot that Kevy used the Nodachi.
I have the Masamune base plate which I bought to use on the Nodachi and it is fantastic. The 0.69 plate on the Start is very very mild. For me, it's almost too smooth to get a close shave with my wiry stubble. Cheers. Kevy 👍
@@kevyshaves4109 Hey Kevy! I was thinking of doing similar, Pairing the Nodachi base plate along with the Masamune Top cap for a very slightly negative blade exposure (neg 0.07mm if memory serves me right) along with that 0.96mm gap.
It is always interesting to see how a razor plays out. 😁
But yes, the Nodachi Top cap and Masamune base plate pairing is fanfrackingtastic!
Very impressive. I wonder if this razor differs appreciably from the Tatara Nodachi in performance.
It's along the same lines as the Tatara for performance but it's much smoother feeling. Kevy 👍
Thanks. Interesting.
Great shave Kevy did the razir felt as aggressive as r41
Thanks Joy. Nothing like the R41. 100 times smoother. Kevy 😀👍
Great shave Kevy! Love Stirling Soaps, my new favourite. Have you ever used Stirling Spice? If you have, how would you compare it to the scent of Original Old Spice?
I've never tried ThenStirling Spice. The best one I've tried so far is Phoenix & Beau Night Witch. It gets very close to the original Schulton Old Spice scent. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
@@kevyshaves4109 I have Stirling Spice, it's a lovely scent and have Night Witch on the way.
@@kieranrenouf603 Nice. Let me know how they compare. Kevy 👍
I had a sample of it and it’s very close if not a little bit better in my opinion
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WHERE DID YOU GET THAT SHAVE BRUSH
It was a limited edition made for the Gentleman's Groom Room shop in Dundee. There were only 50 made, and it was put together by Shavemac brushes in Germany. I think they still sell this as one of their regular brushes. Kevy 👍
@@kevyshaves4109 like to get that brush think i am going to get that start full razor kit
Hi Kevy, thanks for your sharing! I like your videos, but which plate do you prefer, 0.9 or 1.18?
The 0.9 0late could easily be used as a daily driver, it's that smooth. That would be the one I would get if I could only have one plate. Kevy 👍
Would you say then Kevy that for smoothness and efficiency the Homelike Start is for you tops in the stainless field, which includes Rockwell 6S, Karve and the Tatara?
Yes, for smoothness and efficiency, the Start razor beats the others hands down for me. Kevy 👍
But see my colloquy with Steven Lim below. I would reserve judgment as to the mild end of the spectrum, where the Tatara Masamune would be compared to the mild START base plate.
where did you get that shave brush
It was a limited edition. It was from Shavemac. I think you can buy one from them. Kevy 👍
@@kevyshaves4109 THANKS KEVY HOW WAS THE SHAVE WITH THE START RAZOR LOOKING AT BUYING IT
Did you just invent hand lathering?!
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You doubled up on the witch hazel as it's in the aftershave and the balm. With the aloe in the aftershave, you really don't need all those extra oils that the balm has. I rarely use a balm if I use an aftershave but in this case, at least you're not diluting the scent of the aftershave as the balm adds more to the scent. I'd hold off on the balm until I was ready to go out in cold weather or I would have just used the balm.
shave-a-thon your back :o
How is that razor compared to the Game Changer
They're both great but for me thenStart gives me a little bit of a smoother shave. Kevy 👍
Very good video Kevy I would love to pull the trigger on this razor but a little leary about ordering the product from Russia but should this razor make it to a vendor in North America I’ll jump right on.
How does the EDT lasts ??
It lasts around a couple of hours on me, not great. Executive shaving Nevis aftershave is the same scent and lasts a lot longer in my opinion. Cheers. Kevy 🙂
Got a few things coming but they won't arrive until the family/friends arrive from the US for christmas.... 😢😢 I got it back to you as quick as I could and thanks for the loan mate 👍
Nice one Martyn. I appreciate you getting it back to me quickly. I'm enjoying using it. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
But asmr in your video was more cracking Martyn😝
"Every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man," - ZZ Top.
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Would you say the Homelike is as good or better than the Rockwell 6C or S or the Christopher Bradley Karve?
I would say it's as good as all those those razors Jill, but to me, it feels smoother than them all. Cheers. Kevy 👍
I handed a bottle of Floris, Neroli Voyage to Linda and just said "Wrap that". The Black Friday purchase of the Rockwell 6s (black) wasn't going to last until the 25th.
Superb! 😀👍
Is that Start razor better than the 6S? Bring back the banana lol.
I prefer the 6S because of its rugged feel but I would say the Start is smoother than it. Bring back the banana 🍌😂😂
waiting for Homelike to release their adjustable razor
That looks great. 😀👍
Kevy, where can I buy this razor at??
The link is in the description of the video. Kevy 👍
@@kevyshaves4109 sorry, yeah I seen that after I bothered you! Thank you!!
No problem. You didn't bother me at all. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Great Shave Kevy! Is that the Fleetwood Mac box set "Don't Stop Buttering"?
Cheers Mike. This is the one I was talking about...www.amazon.com/Before-Beginning-1968-1970-Sessions-Remastered/dp/B07N711JRG/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Fleetwood+Mac&qid=1576181514&sr=8-6
I had a laugh seconds in with the caption on. You are now kb shibes 🤣
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I don’t think anyone is on that same wavelength as you Kevy! 😂
Errr...you could be right! 😂
Check the wavelength that Virtual Kevy is on by watching his videos with the closed captioning on! It's a completely different radio band!
Shave- a-thon 🤣😂😅😆🤙🏼
Hommelike start- terrible machine, do you advertise it??
Yes. I can't find any machinery in it. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Please elaborate, what makes it terrible? I would very much like to hear why you think it's bad. Am thinking of getting it so a more detailed explanation would give a better idea of what makes a razor bad / good. Sometimes it's engineering, if so what about the razor makes it bad. Sometimes it's because of a combination of razor and blade, ...
Would love to hear your thoughts on this.
Simple and somewhat sad if not out right tragic but there will be no shave related gifts for me for Christmas unless I buy them for myself....
Everyday is Christmas when you're a traditional wet shaver. Treat yourself 😀
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smells like davidoff cool water
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all my razors are overhang free
1st! 😜🤙🏼
1301st lol 😂
Tony Tony 🤣🤙🏼
Safety razors!!!!! Noooooooo!!! I suppose I am biased though!!! I've shaved with straight (cut throat, to some) razors for 20+ years! :-)
If its not scottish, its crappppp.......(crappp echoes in jungle)
t shirt ideas
stirling blows
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Sorry man but their soap base is weak compared to their competitors and the scents don’t last. I will say their liquid body wash is on point. But their shave soaps, not so much.
I don't like the scent of the sharp dressed man