How about a feather? Is a feather as wide as a Kai?
No. Feather is extremely sharp, but the Kai is wider. Feather BTW, is excellent in my .68 scalloped.How about a feather? Is a feather as wide as a Kai?
What made the AL your worst shave? Could it be possible you got a defective unit?OK...let the fun continue!
Single Elimination Tournament....
Introducing the Competitors:
Rockwell
6C
$50
(Comfort 8/Efficiency 6)
Tatara
Masamune
$200
(Comfort 8/Efficiency 8)
Above The Tie
Windsor SSM-1
$185
Feather
AS-D2
$175
(Comfort 3 Efficiency 6)
Karve
CB
$90
(Comfort 7.5, Efficiency 8.5)
Timeless
Ti
$300
(Comfort 9, Efficiency 9)
Timeless AL $75
(Comfort 0, Efficiency N/A) Disqualified!
Today, I tried two offerings from Timeless...the Ti .68 and the AL. They were, without question, the best and the worst shaves of my entire life.
A Rockwell 6S/6C with plate 1 is almost unusably mild.
Probably was a defect in retrospect. But I was trying so many razors that I didn’t bother exchanging it for another one.What made the AL your worst shave? Could it be possible you got a defective unit?
Also, where is the final scorecard?
Weight. I fell in love with the weight and feel of titanium.I found the final scorecard.
Very tempted to try the Timeless Ti.
What cause the ATT fall from grace?
That's disappointing. What is prompting your desire to switch from your best rated razor?I may be moving onto a different platform (SE).
@Kennyg2019, I'm assuming you're going for the Vector?Weight. I fell in love with the weight and feel of titanium.
I may be moving onto a different platform (SE). If so, I’ll lend you my Timeless. PM me next week.
I’ve been using the Colonial The General V2 head for a week and it’s been a game changer…the slim form and AC blades have been a revelation. The head is much more precise and maneuverable than the Timeless and the blades feel more “solid” (less “bladey”) if that makes sense.@Kennyg2019, I'm assuming you're going for the Vector?
If Timeless .68 is your top dog, you might wanna have a look at some of my ramblings from another thread in terms of "Timeless .68 Vs. Vector":
New razor desire - Blackland, Timeless, Carbon. Any others?
I haven't bought a razor (or anything shaving related) in a few years and have that itch again. My daily driver is a Rockwell 6S and I still use my Blackbird quite a bit. I'm looking to get a new sub-$300 razor. So far my contenders are: Blackland Tradere - I don't know much about this...www.badgerandblade.com
You missed the chance to get a handle from Rusdrunkbear! Mine is the same weight and dimensions as the timeless handle, but with a unique pattern. Obviously TiBam is nice too, but the handles are a bit different than Timeless to me. Bought the one from Rusdrunkbear for my General. Sorry to poke you after you orderedBTW, I’m using the Timeless Crown handle with the V2 head. I like that handle so much I just ordered another one!
Good to know. Thanks!If the weeper was between the first and second pass, then you are trying to take too much on the first pass! I don't even stretch on the first pass with The General, just let the safety bar do it's job and plane the top off with zero pressure(some lather trails still). Second pass, I use stretching and medium length swipes. One problem with the SE blades that I hope you don't discover is there is no feedback during the shave if you hit an irritated spot wrong. You will get bumps later and wonder how that happened.
Naturally, the AC blades don't just feel "more solid", they are MUCH thicker and wider, so they ARE more solidI’ve been using the Colonial The General V2 head for a week and it’s been a game changer…the slim form and AC blades have been a revelation. The head is much more precise and maneuverable than the Timeless and the blades feel more “solid” (less “bladey”) if that makes sense.
I read what you said about the Vector not having an “autopilot” setting like the Timeless. You’re not the first person who has told me that! So, thanks again for the heads up!
While the V2 requires a little more thought than the Timeless, it’s still pretty intuitive. (So far, I’ve only gotten one tiny weeper which somehow disappeared between the first and second pass!lol) Also, the post-shave is better…my skin feels and looks smoother.
Yes, I also have a Vector on preorder (as well as a GEM ready for today’s shave), but even if I don’t get along with either of them, I think a paradigm shift has already begun with the V2. I should be able to confirm this by next week.
BTW, I’m using the Timeless Crown handle with the V2 head. I like that handle so much I just ordered another one!
Not familiar with Rusdrunkbear, but I love my Timeless Crown handle. The weight, the modern utilitarian look, the material, the soft, grippy feel of the matte finish. That's why I ordered another one, so I can keep one for the V2 (aka "GameChanger").You missed the chance to get a handle from Rusdrunkbear! Mine is the same weight and dimensions as the timeless handle, but with a unique pattern. Obviously TiBam is nice too, but the handles are a bit different than Timeless to me. Bought the one from Rusdrunkbear for my General. Sorry to poke you after you ordered
Hey buddy, you're more than welcome!Hey Dave, since your in here, I just wanted to say thanks to you and Kenny for your experiences with the Timeless. I knew from his experience that the .68 was too mild for me, but after many posts by you I decided on the .95 to compliment my General. I have far too many vintage blades to abandon DE and it does provide a different experience than the SE that I can't say is better or worse. I wouldn't want to be without both. And an occasional vintage razor for fun.
It's beautiful as well, but I prefer the look of the Timeless Also (and I know I'm in the minority around here), I actually prefer the look of machined razors (matte finish) over polished razors (glossy finish). To me, a razor is primarily a tool. Polished razors look primarily like works of art. Now, if I were a collector with dozens of razors on stands, etc. that would be a different story. But, as a minimalist with just one razor hanging on a utility hook over my sink, I want my razor to look the part.View attachment 1309787
Oops, the General has been in the trenches(zoom warning)