Feather AS-D2S

The nice thing about the 6S is you can find the right plate for you. I have a Rocca and really like it, but coming off a 23C you might be surprised by the more aggressive nature of the Rocca. Other razors I would suggest would be the Timeless in SS or Bronze. The Pils is an excellent razor. I've heard good things about the Tatara Masamune, (I've had one in delivery for damn near a month now). And look into some of the vintage stuff as well. Check out your BST. Good luck.
 
Well RAD confirmed. Ordered a 6S and the Game Changer. Got 5% off so used the saving and booked next day delivery.
Blade recommendations please. At present I have Feather and Astra Superior Platinum's.
Excellent choices. Regarding blades, I'd have a go with the ones you already have, and see how you like them. My own starting point would be to try first Feathers in the GC, and Astra in the 6S on one of the higher plates.
As far as other blades go, it's probably best to buy a mixed sample pack from reputable suppliers e.g. Connaught Shaving etc. That'll give you the opportunity to try a wide variety of blades at minimal cost, without ending up with a lot of ones you don't get along with. Then you can, if you wish, stock up on the ones you do like, as it's usually more cost-effective to bulk-buy.

By the way, I'm interested to hear how you get on with your acquisitions, especially the Game Changer.
 
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The nice thing about the 6S is you can find the right plate for you. I have a Rocca and really like it, but coming off a 23C you might be surprised by the more aggressive nature of the Rocca. Other razors I would suggest would be the Timeless in SS or Bronze. The Pils is an excellent razor. I've heard good things about the Tatara Masamune, (I've had one in delivery for damn near a month now). And look into some of the vintage stuff as well. Check out your BST. Good luck.
BST? Newby to shave speak.
 
The nice thing about the 6S is you can find the right plate for you. I have a Rocca and really like it, but coming off a 23C you might be surprised by the more aggressive nature of the Rocca. Other razors I would suggest would be the Timeless in SS or Bronze. The Pils is an excellent razor. I've heard good things about the Tatara Masamune, (I've had one in delivery for damn near a month now). And look into some of the vintage stuff as well. Check out your BST. Good luck.
Trying not to get too hung up on the "aggressiveness" of a razor. I will just take my time. Cannot be anywhere near as scary as the first time I used a cheap straight. Slowly slowly keeps skin on the chin.
 
I need a bit time under my belt before I can indulge in the BST forum. I have quite a bit to get on with as I found a local small outlet. Couldn't help myself.

That's very sensible. No point in going mad (or too RAD) too soon, or ever, come to that.

If you have a local supplier who has what you want, then congratulations to you for supporting them. Hereabouts they're now non-existent.

I look forward to your early reports. It's always interesting to see what people think of these things, and most especially when it comes from someone with a fresh and unclouded viewpoint.
 
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