Titanium Handle - Yes or No?

[jayjacque]

Seems kinda cool to have just a slight less weight, which for some might be a drawback? What's your experience? Is there any other drawbacks combining a titanium handle with SS head & base plate?

 

[Hannah's Dad]

Seems kinda cool to have just a slight less weight, which for some might be a drawback? What's your experience? Is there any other drawbacks combining titanium with SS head & base plate?

Many enjoy a Ti handle, and there’s no metallurgical problem with combining them. It comes down to weight and aesthetics, I suppose.

 

[ERS4]

I used to use a thicker and heavier handle on the gc84 than the original radio knob, but I didn't like this change.

In the end, I changed to ti handle and got a more balanced and delicate operation.

 

[Ad Astra]

Ti, Ti, Ti, Ti!

Good enough for space capsules. Good enough for you!


AA

 

[emwolf]

I only have one Titanium handle from a Timeless and haven't yet tried it with a stainless head. It's odd the first time I held it thinking this is far too light for how substantial this is. I've always enjoyed heavier razors, but I might be changing my mind.

 

[SgtCrppls]

Ti Handle, SS head

 

[never-stop-learning]

I really like the feel and balance of Ti handles:

Plus more.....

 

[kingfisher]

I love my titanium handle; only have one, but I use it more than all my stainless handles combined.

 

[Tirvine]

I am partial to a heavy stainless handle, letting gravity apply the pressure. The Above the Tie Kronos handle is my sweet spot.

 

[guitarslinger]

I love titanium handles. The light weight lets me control the pressure.
I am really starting to dislike heavy handles.

 

[Cafebarian]

Like stainless steel handles. If getting titanium be careful of what finish... They scratch easier than stainless steel.

 

[Shavemd]

I have 12 ti handles, most are paired with a Ti head, a couple I have paired with SS heads and I enjoy the head being more top heavy. I have had no issues with my Ti handles scratching.

 

[Chaucer]

Are any titanium handles available with Fatip threading?

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

I have only a few titanium handles but they seem to all pair very nicely with steel heads.

As does this super lightweight, hollow aluminum handle made by talented member.​

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[JCarr]

Have been putting titanium TiBam's on my favorite razors. I like the reduced weight feel, but always go with a longer handle.

 

[garyg]

I've just got this one - I like the balance with the lighter handle on a heavy headed razor. I've considered one for my Timeless but their offerings in TI are too long for my taste. The one pictured was cut to my spec ...

 

[McBlade]

I definitely like having the weight in the head not the handle. It just feels right.

 

[Garb]

My Blackland Ti came here and I hardly ever use stainless anymore. Like the lighter feel and being in control

 

[Lefonque]

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I chased my fellow forum contributor SgtCrppls 1and put a Timeless ti crown handle one wolfman and in my opinion it has taken a great razor one step up.Balance is fantastic.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

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I've just got this one - I like the balance with the lighter handle on a heavy headed razor. I've considered one for my Timeless but their offerings in TI are too long for my taste. The one pictured was cut to my spec ...

Lovely

That one's titanium? Made by?

Thanks and happy shaves,

Jim