Derived from the Latin word atrum, Romans reserved the word "atrum" for the black of gathering storm clouds. It was more than a color—it conveyed presence, resolve, and quiet power. Machined from solid 316L stainless steel and crowned with a mirror-black Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated cap. The contrast between polished stainless steel and the deep gloss black cap creates a design that is both understated and unmistakable. Like the storm clouds from which its name is drawn, Atrum is calm, deliberate, and powerful—we plan to make a small amount of these pieces. We pair the Diamond-like carbon coated cap with our 316L “Web” base plate of your choice. This “Web” design allows us to use the minimal amount of material to achieve the strongest and lightest base plate. The 316L marine grade stainless steel handle is our new S1 design modeled after the Sykes fighting knife of WW2. Key Design Elements Include: Blade Pinch Design- This feature holds the blade stiffer on both sides of the blade helping to reduce blade chatter and razor burn Innovative Web Plate - Our web design allows us to use the minimal amount of material to achieve the strongest and lightest base plate. This design also allows for a better flow of shaving debris Ergonomic Handle - Allows for more control and balance with the razor. Premium 316L Stainless Steel - Most razors on the market use 303 or 304 stainless. 316L is a premium grade of stainless used in marine and medical applications. Material: Cap - 316L Stainless Steel coated with a Diamond-like carbon coating Base Plate and Handle - "Marine" grade 316L stainless steel Finish: Cap - High polish finish/DLC coated The 316L handle and web plate have a high polished finish. Some machine marks are visible. Some scratches also exist. These can be seen on critical dimensions and when magnified. Technical Specifications: ~86 grams total weight Positive blade exposure S1 - 92 mm handle length (3.6 inches) - 13 mm handle diameter (.5 inches) Maintenance: To keep your razor clean, we periodically recommend removing blade, using a soft tooth brush with dish soap and water to gently clean your razor. Pad dry your razor thoroughly with a paper towel. Air drying is also OK. What Base Plate is Right For You? See how blade gap and blade exposure affect shave feel and efficiency. Your browser does not support the video tag. Here are some additional notes to help you pick your Base Plate: -/Mild Base Plate - If you have sensitive skin, prefer less blade feel, have fine hair or just enjoy a mild shave, this is the one. Head shavers have enjoyed this one. This plate has our least blade exposure and a .71mm, our smallest blade gap. If you have sensitive skin, straight hair, curly hair or shave everyday...this is a nice choice. Original Base Plate - This was our first design configuration, what makes this plate unique is the added blade feel. It has a .68mm blade gap with positive blade exposure. This design offers a lot of user control with this exposure and gap configuration. For a milder shave, you can change the angle or “ride the cap” for sensitive parts like the neck. For other areas, you can still have a good amount of efficiency. I would not recommend this one if you have sensitive skin as it has blade feel. If you have course hair this could be a nice choice. + Base Plate - We reduced the blade exposure from the original but increased the gap to .88mm. This is a nice option if you prefer less blade feel, yet still enjoy a higher efficiency in a razor. This plate is also a nice option if you have dense hair or only shave every 2-3 days...if you are unsure what base plate is right for you, this is probably the one. You still have a good amount of user control with the positive blade exposure to adjust the efficiency with technique and blade choice. ++ Base Plate - This one is for those who like a very efficient, yet smooth option. This plate is still with positive blade exposure, but has less exposure than the + Base Plate. This razor has a larger 1.08mm gap. If you have coarse hair, shave every 4-5 days or just like an efficient razor, this would be the one.