No, I mean the bottom of the handle. They both can stand up by themselves. Is the Ares the smaller one?I am not sure I understand. Do you mean the base plate?
No, I mean the bottom of the handle. They both can stand up by themselves. Is the Ares the smaller one?I am not sure I understand. Do you mean the base plate?
I just compared them and they are identical in circumference. Also, the base plates are also the same dimensions. Hope this helps.No, I mean the bottom of the handle. They both can stand up by themselves. Is the Ares the smaller one?
Yes! And super thanks!I just compared them and they are identical in circumference. Also, the base plates are also the same dimensions. Hope this helps.
You should check out the stand I just posted for review “3D Razor Stand”. there is a picture there with both the Ares and the Athena.Yes! And super thanks!
Just means I will have to look for another razor stand when the time comes! Haha!
Razor | Blade | Brush |
Lambda Athena | Gillette Super Stainless (16) | Omega Pro 10098 |
Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
Cold splash KCG Face Wash Proraso Green preshave | Barrister + Mann Leviathan | Cold splash Aftershave Balm |
Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
Efficiency (details here) | Quality / My process |
8/10 (~20m) | 10/10 (Clean) |
Effectiveness | Comfort / Blade condition |
8.75/10 (BBS-) | 11/10 (GlideFest) |
Notes: |
Date | 14.01.2024 |
366 daily shaves | 014/366 |
Razor | Blade | Brush |
Lambda Athena | KCG (4) | Razorock 400 |
Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
Cold splash Face Wash Mastro Miche preshave | Barrister + Mann Leviathan | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
Consistency (details here) | Quality / My process |
8/10 (Highly Consistent) | 10/10 (Clean) |
Effectiveness | Comfort / Blade condition |
9/10 (BBS) | 10/10 (GlideFest) |
Notes: |
Date | 26.01.2024 |
366 daily shaves | 026/366 |
Razor | Blade | Brush |
Lambda Athena | KCG (16) | Simpson T3 |
Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
Cold splash Face Wash Mastro Miche preshave | Barrister + Mann Leviathan | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
Consistency (details here) | Quality / My process |
9/10 (Significantly Consistent) | 10/10 (Clean) |
Effectiveness | Comfort / Blade condition |
8.75/10 (BBS-) | 10/10 (GlideFest) |
Notes: |
Date | 04.02.2024 |
366 daily shaves | 035/366 |
Razor | Blade | Brush |
Lambda Athena | Gillette Blue Blade (4) | Omega 10098 |
Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Barrister + Mann Leviathan | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
Consistency (details here) | Quality / My process |
9.5/10 (Significantly Consistent) | 9/10 (One weeper) |
Effectiveness | Comfort / Blade condition |
8.75/10 (BBS-) | 7/10 (Comfortable) |
Notes: |
Because it is. In comparison at least. The handle of the Athena is larger than a Timeless Crown handle for reference (if that helps). A standard Blackbird is now the size of a vintage Gillette TTO razor.The Athena looks massive next to a Blackbird.
While I don’t have the Ares the handle is easy to clean based on similar handles I have. I rinse and then take a micro towel and buff/dry the razor. So far the Athena has not developed any patina at all. At least to my eye and especially if I compare it to my Karve CB.Also, how difficult and time consuming is it to keep the Ares handle looking nice? Those grooves seem like a pain to clean and dry.
Because it is. In comparison at least. The handle of the Athena is larger than a Timeless Crown handle for reference (if that helps). A standard Blackbird is now the size of a vintage Gillette TTO razor.
While I don’t have the Ares the handle is easy to clean based on similar handles I have. I rinse and then take a micro towel and buff/dry the razor. So far the Athena has not developed any patina at all. At least to my eye and especially if I compare it to my Karve CB.
The Athena is an amazing razor and from what I have read the Ares is similarly amazing. I almost got one, but decided against it because the results are so very close to each other that for me it felt redundant. And I am glad I did, because just a month later I found a polished Blackbird for sale and they very rarely show up here.
Cheers,
Guido
I think it is actually not a question of better but one of being different. Just to give you an idea: I compared the Athena with the Eclipse Red Ring because of the similarities in head design and the shave was very very similar in terms of results. Very different in terms of experience.but I'm also very happy with my Timeless .68 oc and I'm not sure how much better the Ares could be.
If your shaves with the Timeless 0.68 are reliably easy, comfortable, close, long-lasting, and free of irritation or red spots, then you can’t really improve much on that. I shaved with my Timeless 0.68 recently as somebody asked me about it, and it was a very good shave. I would say, for me, the Lambda razors feel smoother and more comfortable, and are easier to get a long-lasting BBS shave with. My Timeless 0.68 is dual comb and I got significantly more efficiency, more easily from the open comb side, but the Lambda still feels gentler and is more efficient.Thanks for the comparison to the Timeless crown handle. I have the spiral handle, which is smaller than the crown, and I think it's plenty big enough.
I'm torn on the Ares. I hear so many good things about the Lambda razors but I'm also very happy with my Timeless .68 oc and I'm not sure how much better the Ares could be. It's kind of like already having something that is in the 99nth percentile for you, yet chasing that last 1 percent. How much is that really worth?
I guess it's all a personal decision in the end. I'm going to do more research and if I end up with one I'll definitely post my thoughts here.
I think it is actually not a question of better but one of being different.
My Timeless 0.68 is dual comb and I got significantly more efficiency, more easily from the open comb side, but the Lambda still feels gentler and is more efficient.
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
I can’t add much to what @Mr. Shavington and @Guido75 have posted. I don’t have an Ares but I do have the Athena and the Timeless Ti 0.68OC. I wouldn’t part with either of them. For me, they are both smooth, relaxing and comfortable yet close. I get 12 hour shaves from each of them. I love razors that take me to that Zen shaving zone and they both transport me there. Lovely razors.Thanks for the comparison to the Timeless crown handle. I have the spiral handle, which is smaller than the crown, and I think it's plenty big enough.
I'm torn on the Ares. I hear so many good things about the Lambda razors but I'm also very happy with my Timeless .68 oc and I'm not sure how much better the Ares could be. It's kind of like already having something that is in the 99nth percentile for you, yet chasing that last 1 percent. How much is that really worth?
I guess it's all a personal decision in the end. I'm going to do more research and if I end up with one I'll definitely post my thoughts here.