anyone mix the base of one shaver with another brand?

SLOC-V3A / Astra SS (2). Another worthy Frankening.


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Currently using an EJ topcap on a Rockwell 6s baseplate.

Still waiting for stand alone top caps for Rockwell... I want to use all the bases without swapping!!!

I currently use my ATT Calypso handle with an ikon tech head.

I’ve been wondering about this combination. It must be quite light, but not too light?

I just realized that I never responded to this.

being an IT guy, I'm constantly using a keyboard so my hands tend to fatigue fairly fast. I actually prefer lighter razors. I can throw it on my scale tonight or tomorrow to give you an exact weight if you're interested.

Changing handles may affect the balance and feel for better or worse, but it can be done. For example, ATT, Timeless, and Weber handles can be interchanged, and they will work with the iKon X3 head. I occasionally like to use the Bulldog with an ATT cap and plate. Keep in mind that while swapping handles can be done, that does not mean that it will always work.

Now when it comes to caps and plates, I myself don't swap between manufacturers. I might use different plates with the same cap if all of them are made by the same manufacturer. For example, I use mostly the Timeless .068" plate and occasionally the .095" plate, both with the same (Timeless) cap.

No need to overthink what might or might not work, trial and error. Takes five seconds to determine whether a handle is properly balanced, about as long to see whether a baseplate and cap combination has potential.

Pearl-Yaqi with SABI handle.

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I currently use my ATT Calypso handle with an ikon tech head.

I’ve been wondering about this combination. It must be quite light, but not too light?

I just realized that I never responded to this.  

being an IT guy, I'm constantly using a keyboard so my hands tend to fatigue fairly fast.  I actually prefer lighter razors.  I can throw it on my scale tonight or tomorrow to give you an exact weight if you're interested.

No worries, Andrew — my latest shaves have been with this exact combination, and it is great! I don’t think the iKon (ShaveCraft) aluminum heads are just aluminum; this speculation has surfaced before, not sure it’s ever been confirmed. But there must be something else in the mix, because the 104 Tech head feels heavier than the larger Calypso SE1 head that I have. In any case, that combination of the 104 head and the Calypso handle is just a brilliant one, I think.

For example, ATT, Timeless, and Weber handles can be interchanged, and they will work with the iKon X3 head.  I occasionally like to use the Bulldog with an ATT cap and plate.

I’ve used my Weber Razor Bulldog handle with probably every razor that it can be used with, and it is definitely the most versatile (and also grippy) handle that I have. Always a pleasure to use.

No worries, Andrew — my latest shaves have been with this exact combination, and it is great! I don’t think the iKon (ShaveCraft) aluminum heads are just aluminum; this speculation has surfaced before, not sure it’s ever been confirmed. But there must be something else in the mix, because the 104 Tech head feels heavier than the larger Calypso SE1 head that I have. In any case, that combination of the 104 head and the Calypso handle is just a brilliant one, I think.

Being an aluminum composite the Tech head is a hefty 24g, the Calypso only 12g. I use the Tech 104 with a PAA aluminum bomber handle, which while slightly head heavy is the best I've found (don't have the Calypso). The titanium Halo handle is ok but I prefer the control a shorter handle allows me.



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Being an aluminum composite the Tech head is a hefty 24g, the Calypso only  12g. I use the Tech 104 with a PAA aluminum bomber handle, which while slightly head heavy is the best I've found (don't have the Calypso). The titanium Halo handle is ok but I prefer the control a shorter handle allows me.

Thanks, hadn’t made it to the scale yet! Clear difference, there.

I’m with you on the shorter handles. Waited too long with the PAA aluminum, and they sold out. The Calypso is slightly longer than I’d perhaps prefer, but a great handle, nevertheless. There’s a pretty good balance when hooked up to the 104, too.