Lambda Athena

[Amorphous Metal]

Speaking of which: I intend to shave with an open comb Athena on Friday…

Uhuh, did Theo send you a development open comb version of Athena? Or did you combine the topcap from Athena and baseplate from Ares.

P.s.
Noticed that it was answered during my preparation of message. Open comb Athena sure makes instant head turning.

 

[Phoenixkh]

I’m still confused. What razor head is that, exactly?

 

[Mr. Shavington]

I’m still confused. What razor head is that, exactly?

It’s a Fatip, isn’t it?

 

[Phoenixkh]

It’s a Fatip, isn’t it?

I’ve never seen a Fatip in person. I was going to guess NEW short comb, but I’ll bet you are correct.

 

[Guido75]

Gents, yes it is. It’s the open comb baseplate from my Piccolo Special Edition. Perhaps the best thing for Friday is: no alignment issues! (it’s not as bad as you read by the way but it happens).

Last time I used this combination I noted in my journal that I swapped back to the Athena baseplate for the ATG pass. It is just sooo good!!

 

[avrora]

I know that this is the Athena thread, but as it has a fair bit of discussion of the Ares as well I thought I'd post some thoughts having used it three times since it arrived.

I might actually prefer it to the Athena, having used it for 72h and 24h stubble head shaves. I find it more efficient than the Athena but as smooth. No problem using a Kai blade in there, although I was reminded tonight that it actually is an open comb as I got careless on the back of my neck and cut myself a little. 100% user error. Otherwise it made short work of a 1.5 XTG/ATG hybrid pass, with no irritation and a great result despite the bloodshed.

I would recommend anyone on the fence to pick one up when able to, as you might find it to give the Athena (and any other razor in your possession) a run for the money.

 

[Mr. Shavington]

Gents, yes it is. It’s the open comb baseplate from my Piccolo Special Edition. Perhaps the best thing for Friday is: no alignment issues! (it’s not as bad as you read by the way but it happens).

Last time I used this combination I noted in my journal that I swapped back to the Athena baseplate for the ATG pass. It is just sooo good!!

Is there a prize? Did I win a prize?

 

[Mr. Shavington]

I know that this is the Athena thread, but as it has a fair bit of discussion of the Ares as well I thought I'd post some thoughts having used it three times since it arrived.

I might actually prefer it to the Athena, having used it for 72h and 24h stubble head shaves. I find it more efficient than the Athena but as smooth. No problem using a Kai blade in there, although I was reminded tonight that it actually is an open comb as I got careless on the back of my neck and cut myself a little. 100% user error. Otherwise it made short work of a 1.5 XTG/ATG hybrid pass, with no irritation and a great result despite the bloodshed.

I would recommend anyone on the fence to pick one up when able to, as you might find it to give the Athena (and any other razor in your possesion) a run for the money.

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I definitely prefer the Ares over the Athena…until I use my Athena again and then I see the Athena is actually better...until I use the Ares and it’s definitely better…. And so on. I’ve had them both for two years and I still can’t decide, even though they really aren’t the same.

 

[Guido75]

Is there a prize? Did I win a prize?

We bestow upon you the title:

 

[Mr. Shavington]

We bestow upon you the title:

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So no cash, then?

 

[Guido75]

So no cash, then?

 

[Julyan]

@Guido75 is correct. With multiple days of growth, the Ares can't be beat for the smoothest and most efficient shave you will get. On the other hand, if you are a daily shaver, the Athena is perfect. So the solution is to get both. You can never go wrong with a Lambda product.

I have no problems with shaving 4-5 days growth with the Athena

 

[Iridian]

As inspiration for @LRod and @gdawg55 why having both works out nicely. Probably even more so if both are bronze.

P.S. both threads about Ares and Athena are utterly mixed up, so I decided to post this not so Franken Frankenrazor here as well.

 

[ewk]

You can't believe a word that comes out of that hacks mouth!! One of the most dishonest vendors in this business...

Must be something in the Phoenix water

 

[haulage]

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As inspiration for @LRod and @gdawg55 why having both works out nicely. Probably even more so if both are bronze.

P.S. both threads about Ares and Athena are utterly mixed up, so I decided to post this not so Franken Frankenrazor here as well.

I had to do a double take on that one

 

[JAHE]

I read the comments under the Osprey review expecting to see him called out, and a few did, but fully 90-95% were fanboys thanking him for an honest review, or for saving them money as they'd been considering that razor. It was truly baffling.

I can imagine why...
I placed a comment and questioned his approach. He even replied to my comment and tried to justify his biased "review". A short time later (a couple of days) the comments were deleted.

This guy has no credibility.

 

[Galibier_Numero_Un]

I can imagine why...
I placed a comment and questioned his approach. He even replied to my comment and tried to justify his biased "review". A short time later (a couple of days) the comments were deleted.

This guy has no credibility.

The more details I read about this, the more it makes my blood boil.

... Thom

 

[walpan]

The more details I read about this, the more it makes my blood boil.

... Thom

All these criticisms are on point but I think we need to stop giving oxygen to them. Let this issue die and let’s just talk about the great Lambda razors.

 

[Sethology]

Can anyone compare the Athena to a blutt or a superslant or an osprey?

 

[Sethology]

Phoenix I know you have a blutt and a lambda, don't hold out on me man