OK... I had my first shave with the Athena a few hours ago now. I didn't expect it to be as good as it is because of a few scattered comments. I thought it might end up being just a bit too mild for me.
I have to say... it surprised me. I had my usual two day whisker growth and it attacked it just like my other favorite razors. As @Mr. Shavington posted... it has a unique auditory feedback... the timbre is different from any other razor I have... This will mean more to me than you but it reminds me of my Petros Rosewood Dreadnought... sweet.. mellow.. yet very clear and concise. The Athena is a pleasure to use... from the way it sounds, to how it feels on my face, how my hand fits on the handle, the weight... everything. It shaves as beautiful as it looks, for me... I know... this is not an unbridled endorsement. You might have a completely different experience.
I now have 4 razors I can use without concern: the Blutt BR-1 w/Timeless Ti Crown Handle; the ATT X1 AC Slant w/Timeless Ti Crown handle; the Rocnel Elite w/OEM handle; and now, the Lambda Athena joins that fine group.
Edit: As I try and get comfortable with the other razors I have on hand, I hope others join this list. All of them are tried and true for several other people here. I do hope I have a shared experience with them but I won't know until I know.
I have to say... it surprised me. I had my usual two day whisker growth and it attacked it just like my other favorite razors. As @Mr. Shavington posted... it has a unique auditory feedback... the timbre is different from any other razor I have... This will mean more to me than you but it reminds me of my Petros Rosewood Dreadnought... sweet.. mellow.. yet very clear and concise. The Athena is a pleasure to use... from the way it sounds, to how it feels on my face, how my hand fits on the handle, the weight... everything. It shaves as beautiful as it looks, for me... I know... this is not an unbridled endorsement. You might have a completely different experience.
I now have 4 razors I can use without concern: the Blutt BR-1 w/Timeless Ti Crown Handle; the ATT X1 AC Slant w/Timeless Ti Crown handle; the Rocnel Elite w/OEM handle; and now, the Lambda Athena joins that fine group.
Edit: As I try and get comfortable with the other razors I have on hand, I hope others join this list. All of them are tried and true for several other people here. I do hope I have a shared experience with them but I won't know until I know.