Timeless razors has announced a new titanium version of their DE razors. Email announcement just received and they are on their web site now.
Just got the email myself. I wonder if they will be able to keep up with demand since titanium is a lot slower to machine than 304 steel.
I didn't realize that, but I guess so since they cost more. $250 for the scalloped version...that's getting up there in price compared to $210 for the stainless steel. The finish looks similar to the matte stainless steel. What is the advantage of Titanium over SS? It's lighter weight that's all I know. I prefer the heft of SS.
Not much advantage to titanium over stainless. But it's (titanium) probably slightly more indestructible. Even high grade stainless can get a little corrosion and pitting it you don't take care of it. Like doing something stupid like leaving it in water for days at a time. But I don't think titanium will corrode no matter how it's abused.
I was pleasantly surprised that they actually kept the titanium price pretty reasonable compared to the stainless steel razors. Sure their stainless steel razors are a bit higher than some other manufacturers products but they kept the titanium version fairly reasonable in comparison. When other manufacturers have introduced titanium razors they are usually a lot higher in cost than their stainless steel versions due to the increased difficulty in working with the material. So well done there.
As far as the differences in the metals and which one to choose goes it's going to depend on how heavy of a razor you prefer. I think personally I'd like the heavier Stainless Steel version a bit more but I would certainly like to try the titanium version to compare it.
That being said I'm still hoping that bronze or copper appear soon as I would buy one of those the minute it became available.
I know of no one who has done a true bronze razor yet. Brass is soft enough so I have seen enough damaged Gillette razors made from it that it does not stand up well to handle over tightening and wear. The threads do wear and I have had to fit some razors with threaded inserts for repair purposes. True copper is too soft and will wear worse than brass. As I recall the copper razors from Charcoal Goods are copper plated. There are many bronze alloys with varied corrosion resistance and strength. IMO better than brass but less appealing than stainless. I have made a 360 alloy bronze razor stand and may try a handle.
I know of no one who has done a true bronze razor yet.
I know of no one who has done a true bronze razor yet. Brass is soft enough so I have seen enough damaged Gillette razors made from it that it does not stand up well to handle over tightening and wear. The threads do wear and I have had to fit some razors with threaded inserts for repair purposes. True copper is too soft and will wear worse than brass. As I recall the copper razors from Charcoal Goods are copper plated. There are many bronze alloys with varied corrosion resistance and strength. IMO better than brass but less appealing than stainless. I have made a 360 alloy bronze razor stand and may try a handle.
You are far more knowledgeable about metals than I am but do check out the Wolfman Razors site as I believe he's offering razors in all of these metals. Maybe some more detail there as to exactly what metals they are.
I think the justification angle I'm going to try w my wife is "improved chemical inertness "!
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