ANSWER: There is little difference in feel with the plates of the same blade gap. The O.C. is meant for a few days growth. The SB is meant for everyday with little hair, and the SCL is meant as an in between. Some guys just buy the master kit (I know it is costly) but this gives you the chance to see and use all of the items and compare. Most customers end up purchasing all of the base plates over time anyway because they are curious as to how they differ.
Our customers are about 50/50 as to which blade gap they prefer. The .68 offers a smooth mild shave while the .95 offers a smooth close shave. Those with sensitive skin tend to go for the mild .68.
SOLID BAR: If you shave everyday and or have just a little growth
SCALLOPED: if you shave every 2-3 days and or have medium growth
OPEN COMB: if you shave every 3-4 days or more and or have a lot of growth
The 0.95 is a MEDIUM AGGRESSIVE blade gap. It is very efficient, but not overly aggressive. The 0.68 is a MILD blade gap with a VERY SMOOTH feel on the face.
The difference in the base plates is that the O.C. is more aggressive and VERY efficient. The solid bar and scalloped are VERY SMOOTH. The solid bar and scalloped base plate both give excellent audio feedback. The O.C. is a little less noticeable to the ear.
RECOMMENDATIONS: If you have sensitive skin and not a lot of hair, we suggest the 0.68 mm blade gap and a solid Bar or scalloped base plate. If you have a full beard by 10:00 a.m. we suggest an O.C. base plate.
