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That handle looks really good on that head but how close would you say the coloration is to the Timeless matte Ti? Do you have the original Ti handle you could take a comparison pic side x side or with the top cap facing upwards? I'm on the fence between the New York and the Sample 15 handles but he doesn't have anything Timeless to do a comparison pic with...I think this is my new favorite Timeless combo for the moment. Ti .68 OC paired to an 80mm matte TiBam New York Handle.
So my head and Timeless handle are both polished Ti, but I can certainly take a pic for you. I got the matte TiBam handle because I personally like the contrast in a razor.That handle looks really good on that head but how close would you say the coloration is to the Timeless matte Ti? Do you have the original Ti handle you could take a comparison pic side x side or with the top cap facing upwards? I'm on the fence between the New York and the Sample 15 handles but he doesn't have anything Timeless to do a comparison pic with...
Thanks for the quick response. I kinda had a feeling the finishes would be different is why I haven't pulled the trigger yet. I would just get the Crown handle from Timeless but its a longer handle and think that would change the shave for me so I haven't went that route yet either. Decisions, decisions!!So my head and Timeless handle are both polished Ti, but I can certainly take a pic for you. I got the matte TiBam handle because I personally like the contrast in a razor.
If you go back a little ways in this thread I posted some side by side pics of the polished vs matte Timeless finishes, but I no longer have the matte pieces for a direct side by side with the TiBam. The TiBam matte is not quite as dark in color, and it’s more of a smooth texture. The Timeless matte has more of a “bead blasted” look and feel to it. The TiBam is also blasted, but I think he uses a finer media which produces a smoother feel.
Thanks for the quick response. I kinda had a feeling the finishes would be different is why I haven't pulled the trigger yet. I would just get the Crown handle from Timeless but its a longer handle and think that would change the shave for me so I haven't went that route yet either. Decisions, decisions!!
I'm definitely "not" a polished head or handle kind of guy for sure as I love the look and feel of the matte finish. I had the polished version of the Timeless and sold it as it just showed too many blemishes too quickly and I'm not a polishing guy at all. I will bide my time and am sure at some point I will make the move to the TiBam handle but will probably be the Sample 15 as I think I like the look a little more than the New York style...If you like the look of the New York handle, he also has it in a polished version which would match the polished Timeless. The Crown is too long for me. I’d actually rather prefer the 75mm length handles, but 80mm is as short as the New York is offered.
That handle looks really good on that head but how close would you say the coloration is to the Timeless matte Ti? Do you have the original Ti handle you could take a comparison pic side x side or with the top cap facing upwards? I'm on the fence between the New York and the Sample 15 handles but he doesn't have anything Timeless to do a comparison pic with...
Thanks for the pic and it looks great but I am more interested in seeing the matte handle against a matte Ti Timeless handle or head...Not sure if you were still curious about a side by side pic, but here you go. Left to right: brass, bronze, matte titanium New Yorks, Timeless polished Ti.
Now that I feel I've learned the TI .68OC pretty well, I decided to start playing around with some different blades. This week I went with Polsilver. I don't find Polsilvers as sharp as Astra SPs in terms of efficiency with the first 2 passes, but something about the way they finish off the shave on the final pass is extremely rewarding. Forgot how smooth these blades are, and what an excellent pairing with the Timeless .68. Definitely recommend giving them a shot if you haven't tried them in this razor yet.
Great write-up and thank you so much for sharing your experiences @molon_labe
Very interesting summary, indeed.
I am now in a similar position as you were before you started to dip your toes into "Timeless" waters.
I'm wondering if a Slim .50 OC stainless steel Timeless was a great addition to my rotation. I tend to prefer OC as well. I don't mind some blade feel (up to R41 / ATT H2 level, that's plenty and enough for me). Due to my rather sensitive neck skin I'm looking for a razor which doesn't require to much strokes - so a higher level of efficiency would be nice.
You stated in the OP that the Slim .50 OC was to much for you. Why? Did you end up with skin irritation?
Since everyone's experience is a very ymmv thing I wonder if there is/was a razor in your line up which equals the .50 Slim OC in terms of aggressiveness level/ efficiency level - or comes close.
As a point of reference for a comparision with the Slim: what about the RR Gamechanger .84 OC / Jaws - or maybe Mühle Rocca, Karve CB OC-D (those are razors I can shave with on a daily basis without facing irritation after, say, for 7-10 consecutive shaves...).
Appreciate any feedback!