The Timeless open comb is a wonderful design. Why doesn’t everyone do it that way?I think this is a big part of what is drawing me to the Ares. I don't have anything in brass, bronze, or copper and the Ares just looks so good (not to mention the high praise it receives in terms of performance). I wish the Athena handle was available for the Ares.
I feel the same way about my Timeless. The oc (both .68 and .95) perform much better for me than the sb or scalloped without any extra harshness. I actually find the oc smoothest of the three options. For the Lambda to be smoother is really impressive.
I really appreciate @Guido75 and @Mr. Shavington taking the time to share your thoughts and I'm in agreement. The Ares is very much a want rather than a need, particularly considering that I already have something that works so well. I'll put it out of my mind for a few days and see if the desire to own one comes back. Thanks for the advice and the rare instance of B&Bers talking a member out of a purchase
The Lambda Ares comb is also a smooth curve, so you don’t feel the teeth ends either. You only feel a little bit the sides of the teeth, same as the Timeless. Actually the Lambda Athena is a lot like an open comb too, with the bottom of the comb closed off, but the comb is more like slim spines and they are smoothly rounded so you don’t feel anything.
Glad you’ve experienced the Timeless OC. It’s definitely the better base plate for that razor.
