The Cx-GII base plate will fit on all Cx models. This DLC coating is graphite (Carbon) based, it is a "TaC"(Tetrahedral Amorphous Carbon) surface finish. TaC is the hardest, strongest and slickest of the DLC platings and is considered the purest of the "Diamond-like Carbon" coatings because of its high carbon content. This surface is hard! We couldn't find anything harder or slicker.

Choose from 1 of 4 available Titanium(grade 5), DLC coated base plates. Based on customer feedback, we are excited to now offer some new options to customize your shave. We offer 4 options for you to choose from based on your shaving preference.

Technical Specification:

• Original Base Plate = .68 mm blade gap (Medium/Aggressive)
• -/Mild Base Plate = .71 mm blade gap (Mild)
• + Base Plate = .88mm blade gap
  
• ++ Base Plate = 1.08mm blade gap
  
• ~5.3 grams total weight
  
• All base plates have positive blade exposure
• High Polish Finish - Some machine marks are visible. Some scratches also exist. These can be seen on critical dimensions and when magnified.

What Base Plate is Right For You?

See how blade gap and blade exposure affect shave feel and efficiency.

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.