I have given everybody else, who are more experienced then I am, a chance to chime in first. As many of you have multiple high end razors, Timeless, Wolfman, Tatara Masumune, and even you guessed it, Rocnel Sailors. As such, you folks are better qualified to provide comparisons of such razors.
Meet, my Timeless Ti95 razor...
Smooth Cap
Scalloped SB Base Plate
Crown Handle
Polished Titanium
Engraved
The Timeless TI95, is my only truly high end razor. And I can tell you right now, there's nothing like the feel of titanium alloy on your face, its hard to describe, which is why other's need to experience it for themselves. Previous to getting this razor, I was using a stainless steel Rex Ambassador razor. I can tell you right now, the Rex was most certainly efficient, especially since its an adjustable. Having said that however, it provided some rough shaves too, I guess thats what I get for bringing T-Rex to my face lol.
What sets the Timeless TI95 razor apart for me, is its just as efficient as my Rex Ambassador, but its also a smooth shaver as well. Despite being a standard bar and not open comb, I found that the TI95, is capable of providing me a 2 to 3 day whisker shave no problem. The large .95 gap and positive exposure, well, this razor is not messing around!
But please note, as I had to learn myself, this razor requires excellent technique, so if your somebody who is still a beginner to traditional wet shaving, and you haven't learned proper technique, then this razor is not for you. If you apply any pressure whatsoever, the large gap and positive exposure, will give you weepers before the shave is over. Additionally, as I had discovered, this razor is also an excellent potato peeler, it will remove a layer of skin if your not careful.
As I am somebody who chases after that BBS at all times, I learned some new things with this razor, and this razor forced me to improve upon my technique. Having said that however, I do find this razor to be incredibly efficient, and smooth! IMO, the gap is too large however to consider this an everyday shaver, its much too aggressive for that, and I reserve it for 2 to 3 day whisker shaves only. If one wants an everyday shaving razor, consider a razor with a .68 gap for example.
If your shaving a weeks worth of growth, its recommended that you get an efficient open comb razor instead of a standard bar. Configuration options are available from Timeless, if you want to go open comb instead of standard bar. Considering how much I paid for my razor, I didn't want to spend more money on extra base plates. But it is a fine razor that I do so recommend.
The weight of titanium feels great in the hand. Not too light like aluminum, and not too heavy like stainless steel or brass. This of it as like the goldilocks of razors, its just right. Additionally, I discovered that Wizamet blades work best in the razor, this is because they are sharp and smooth blades. And if your somebody who has course tough whiskers like I do, your going to appreciate using the proper blade in this thing.
I will be very much interested if you end up getting a Timeless razor. Other's are also correct, they have a scratch and dent section with cheaper prices. But don't let the name fool you, in all the time that users on this site have been purchasing from their scratch and dent section, not one, has reported scratches and or dents on the razor pieces. I have only heard reports of absolute perfection, a perfect razor, for less the cost of new.
Good luck!
Meet, my Timeless Ti95 razor...
Smooth Cap
Scalloped SB Base Plate
Crown Handle
Polished Titanium
Engraved
The Timeless TI95, is my only truly high end razor. And I can tell you right now, there's nothing like the feel of titanium alloy on your face, its hard to describe, which is why other's need to experience it for themselves. Previous to getting this razor, I was using a stainless steel Rex Ambassador razor. I can tell you right now, the Rex was most certainly efficient, especially since its an adjustable. Having said that however, it provided some rough shaves too, I guess thats what I get for bringing T-Rex to my face lol.
What sets the Timeless TI95 razor apart for me, is its just as efficient as my Rex Ambassador, but its also a smooth shaver as well. Despite being a standard bar and not open comb, I found that the TI95, is capable of providing me a 2 to 3 day whisker shave no problem. The large .95 gap and positive exposure, well, this razor is not messing around!
But please note, as I had to learn myself, this razor requires excellent technique, so if your somebody who is still a beginner to traditional wet shaving, and you haven't learned proper technique, then this razor is not for you. If you apply any pressure whatsoever, the large gap and positive exposure, will give you weepers before the shave is over. Additionally, as I had discovered, this razor is also an excellent potato peeler, it will remove a layer of skin if your not careful.
As I am somebody who chases after that BBS at all times, I learned some new things with this razor, and this razor forced me to improve upon my technique. Having said that however, I do find this razor to be incredibly efficient, and smooth! IMO, the gap is too large however to consider this an everyday shaver, its much too aggressive for that, and I reserve it for 2 to 3 day whisker shaves only. If one wants an everyday shaving razor, consider a razor with a .68 gap for example.
If your shaving a weeks worth of growth, its recommended that you get an efficient open comb razor instead of a standard bar. Configuration options are available from Timeless, if you want to go open comb instead of standard bar. Considering how much I paid for my razor, I didn't want to spend more money on extra base plates. But it is a fine razor that I do so recommend.
The weight of titanium feels great in the hand. Not too light like aluminum, and not too heavy like stainless steel or brass. This of it as like the goldilocks of razors, its just right. Additionally, I discovered that Wizamet blades work best in the razor, this is because they are sharp and smooth blades. And if your somebody who has course tough whiskers like I do, your going to appreciate using the proper blade in this thing.
I will be very much interested if you end up getting a Timeless razor. Other's are also correct, they have a scratch and dent section with cheaper prices. But don't let the name fool you, in all the time that users on this site have been purchasing from their scratch and dent section, not one, has reported scratches and or dents on the razor pieces. I have only heard reports of absolute perfection, a perfect razor, for less the cost of new.
Good luck!
, and I know if I walk into this place, I'll probably leave with a lighter wallet, LOL. What's the general consensus, worth the $$?? Can anyone who has tried a timeless and an Edwin Jagger DE89 comment on the differences?
