Well I pulled the trigger yesterday and ordered a Timeless Bronze so it should be hear in a couple of days. I was hoping for some advise on finding the sweet spot as to razor/ blade combination and for any other thoughts you may have.
Timeless Bronze advise please
- Thread starter Larry Telencio
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The razor is on the mild side. That's good and bad. The good is, even with somewhat sensitive skin, I can drive it daily with no irritation. The bad is I don't really like to shave everyday and the Bronze takes a lot of effort to tackle 3 or 4 days growth.
As to blades, because it is so mild, I only use sharp blades. Feather or Kai. Even with those, you'd have to try pretty hard to cut yourself. It would be a great razor to learn on, imo.
I'm so hoping Timeless drops a new baseplate on us early in '18. If not, mine will likely be on BST.
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As to blades, because it is so mild, I only use sharp blades. Feather or Kai. Even with those, you'd have to try pretty hard to cut yourself. It would be a great razor to learn on, imo.
I'm so hoping Timeless drops a new baseplate on us early in '18. If not, mine will likely be on BST.
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EB Newfarm
Cane? I'm Able!
I do not have a tough beard, and I love my Bronze Timeless. I have tried 12 other modern razors, and the Timeless is really a work of art, and a very easy-going razor. I use Gillette 7 o'clock greens and am very happy. I agree with loot, it seems like you would have to try to cut yourself. It is my most recent addition, wish I had bought it first. Just like MWF, and my Simpson Chubby in Super - everything else I have now seems like second rate.
Congratulations!
My favorite combo is a mild/moderate razor with a sharp blade. To me this looks like where you are heading also.
My favorite combo is a mild/moderate razor with a sharp blade. To me this looks like where you are heading also.
I love this razor, and I can get a very close shave from it. The heft and balance are nearly perfect for me. You'll find the sweet spot in no time, but even if you miss it you'll experience a comfortable shave.
When I received it, it was so shiny it looked out of place next to everything else in my bathroom. After a couple of months though, the shine has dissipated and a nice darker patina is beginning to develop in the nooks and crannies. It's really a good looking razor. I've thought of chemically accelerating patina formation but haven't decided yet.
When I received it, it was so shiny it looked out of place next to everything else in my bathroom. After a couple of months though, the shine has dissipated and a nice darker patina is beginning to develop in the nooks and crannies. It's really a good looking razor. I've thought of chemically accelerating patina formation but haven't decided yet.
Rhody
I'm a Lumberjack.
when it arrives, send it to me and I will work out the angles and report back to you
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jk congrats nice razor
I love the timeless and have considered adding this one. let us know how you like it
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jk congrats nice razor
I love the timeless and have considered adding this one. let us know how you like it
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forgot to mention that today I received a Truefitt & Hill sample package, look forward to a new and exciting upcoming week!!
Pics or it didn't happen. Enjoy. Let us know how it goes.
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I'm curious to your cleaning/storing practices. It stay in the bathroom? You wipe it down after use? Etc.
Mine has yet to turn. I'm sure it's because I keep it dry when not in use.
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Yes, it stays in the bathroom next to the sink and the room is usually on the humid side. I wipe the handle off before placing it back in the stand but never wipe the head. I generally keep 3 razors loaded and ready so the Timeless gets used about every 3 days. The shine is gone. The razor is darkening in places but it still looks relatively new.
I bought some liver of sulfur recently to accelerate patina but I'm not convinced that I want to use it.
I use Kai blades with my Bronze
If you haven't received your razor yet...you may get some relief by watching the new Timeless Bronze review on IAMCDB on youtube...not sure if I can mention that here 
My best shaves with this razor have been with Astra SP, but after over a week of use, I find it's easier to get a couple of weepers than a close shave. I really want to like this razor, but it's no feather AS D2.
Congratulations! I love my Timeless Bronze DE. I use either Personna red (Israeli) or POL Silver blades. Perfect BBS shaves every time with minimal risk of injury.
*I did recently acquire the open comb cap for this razor. For any of you out there who aren’t getting a buzz out of the Timeless Bronze straight bar, kick it up a notch and get the OC cap - rivals the Muhle R41 for firepower!
Did you ever get your timeless Btonze? Hoe did it work for you?
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Beautiful razor, but just too mild for me.
You didn't want to exchange for the OC?
Same here. I'm older now and prefer not to shave every day. I like for my shaves to last at least 2 and maybe 3 days, if the last of those days is a Saturday. The bronze just doesn't get me there.
FWIW with a mild razor I can get a closer shave with a less cushioned shave cream, like Cremo, Kiss My Face, or Trader Joes. Any of those and a feather or Kai blade helps in getting a closer shave. For my aggressive razors, Bronze OC, Ikon Tech, etc, I use the most cushioned lather I can get, MWF, to avoid nicks.
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I use Kai and Feathers and the Timeless gets me there I just prefer a more aggressive razor, and lately I have I have been buying vintage Gillette's that I enjoy very much.
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