I also had a Flat Bottom Tech as well. She worked in the service department at one of the dealerships I worked at.I had a Flat Bottom Tech early on.
BADABOOM! Just can't help it.
I also had a Flat Bottom Tech as well. She worked in the service department at one of the dealerships I worked at.I had a Flat Bottom Tech early on.
I talked to Jerimiah about that. They used to base those numbers on shipping weights, because they used to ship by weight back in the day. You know, before flat box rates, etc. He's planning to weigh them all out himself and update the website with accurate numbers.This is an interesting test! Timeless has their ss OC plate listed at 39 grams. That seems like a huge discrepancy.
Loved the test. its been awhile since I had a Timless ss 0.68 sb but I remember it being a heavy head that really through me off but I didn't have a crown handle at the time. Now I use a Overlander that weighs barely 2 grams less (with a crown handle) and it feels great to me. Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me.In case anyone is interested in the trials I did with the Timeless 0.68 caps and baseplates, here is the link to my journal page. The test started with post #2,217:
Phoenixkh: An Old Man's Continuum....
I am somewhat relieved to hear that the Timeless head didn't end up weighing 53g, but am sorry that you spent extra money on more pieces (potentially) unnecessarily. The thing with balance is that it's dynamic, not stationary; you need to figure where your hand is and what kind of stroke you are...www.badgerandblade.com
I couldn’t get used to the light weight of a total titanium razor. That’s what prompted the whole thing. I had money set aside for a Wolfman WR4, but decided to wait a while on that one chose to experiment with hybrid Timeless 0.68 heads instead. I sold my complete Ti 0.68 on BST and away I went.Loved the test. its been awhile since I had a Timless ss 0.68 sb but I remember it being a heavy head that really through me off but I didn't have a crown handle at the time. Now I use a Overlander that weighs barely 2 grams less (with a crown handle) and it feels great to me. Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me.
When I weighed mine it was also off from what Timeless states. And also off from Kim's weight. Strange considering that CNC should duplicate everything precisely (I'm guessing!)This is an interesting test! Timeless has their ss OC plate listed at 39 grams. That seems like a huge discrepancy.
Thanks!I haven’t progressed to the best razor and blade matches yet. I don’t have a huge variety of blades but for the most part, they’ve all worked well with all my razors.
Modern razors in no particular order:
1. Blutt BR1 1.20
2. Claymore Evolution
3. La Faulx Classic in both Stainless Steel and bronze
4. Athena X 2
5. ATT X1
6. ATT Windsor SSRH
7. Rocnel Elite 2022 and 2024 Bronze
8. Timeless 0.68OC hybrid: SS scalloped Cap and Ti base plate
7. Wolfman WR2 0.95 SB
8. Timeless Bronze 0.38
Vintage razors:
1. Souplex “metal”
2. Gillette Canada Pre-war Tech
3. Flat Bottom Tech
More to come as I try out several I just received, I hope.
I might have missed one or two, but I think that’s all of them.
Kim, have you tried the less aggressive Blutt's? I would think the 1.2 is super aggressive, no?Thanks!
You'd think the 1.20 is aggressive... but it isn't... It's in the lower medium efficiency zone along with most of my razors. I had a 0.86 base plate ... and bought an extra Cap to make it a complete razor. I liked it, but it was more mild than I needed. I would guess it's more like an Overlander and I kept it around for one of those mindless shaves I thought I'd enjoy... As it turns out, I never sought out those kinds of shaves. That's why I ended up selling it.Kim, have you tried the less aggressive Blutt's? I would think the 1.2 is super aggressive, no?
Yeah, do not get the mild base. Kim is 100% correct...it's too mild. The 1.20 is a superb razor.Thanks. Good to know. I'm putting myself on his waiting list...
There's a waiting list?Thanks. Good to know. I'm putting myself on his waiting list...
Yep. Not sure if/when there will he a next release thoughThere's a waiting list?
I went to the website and saw nothing for a waiting list. I did see a newsletter sign up though? I've previously signed up for that!Yep. Not sure if/when there will he a next release though
This will be my first Timeless SS razor. LOL... It will be interesting how the balance feels, using a Timeless razor as it was designed. <eg>
I love either heavy (stainless, brass etc.) or light (aluminum). The titanium razors I've had are all gone. For some reason I couldn't get along with those middleweights. Interested to see how you'll like the full blown stainless Timeless.The razors are all packed up, waiting for the PO to open.
I had my first shave with the 1934 NEW Short Comb Red and Black a few minutes ago. My last shave was with the 1933 Canada Regent NEW Long Comb as noted above. It's certainly too early.. one shave each... to determine which one I prefer. I enjoyed both shaves. They both shave at a similar angle for me... on the shallow side of neutral. It was easy to find that angle on them both. I'll know more later, but by feel, it seems today's shave will last for the expected 12 hours. It was a relaxing, smooth, comfortable yet close shave. I noticed the difference in the long vs. short combs.... but only by the feel on my face.. not the way they shaved.
I can understand why the NEW SC and LC are so popular here on B&B. I admit, I didn't really understand the appeal all that much, but I get it now. Still.... and don't hold me to this at a later date... I don't expect to be adding a lot more Vintage razors to my small collection. I still have to try out the FBT. My memory isn't clear about the shaves I got with it way back in August of 2022. The FBT was the first DE razor I used after using an AC razor for over 5 months and I had no idea what I was doing then, that's for sure. It will be interesting to note how one shaves now, almost 2 years later.
I have one shave left on my first Canada Shaving Soap tub.... I scraped down the remaining little section and have enough flakes for just that one additional shave. I haven't decided where to go from there. I'm thinking I might start rotating my other unscented soaps, croaps and creams. I don't have that many but I've been predominantly using CSS for the last 2 years. I know, as I mentioned, to 3017 the Baume.be. It only has about 1/8th of the tub left... So that won't take long.
I used a Nacet this morning and will continue to use them for the next month at least.
I have been mulling over where I am long this wet shaving journey of ours. I only have a couple razors I'd like to sell, but I tried that a week ago or so and there didn't seem to be much interest in them. I don't have any new razors on my radar at the moment.. modern or vintage.. I'm good with blades, both AC and DE. I did mention to @thombrogan the other day that my Mother's Schick injectors have been on my mind so I'll probably experiment with them and see if they work better for me now that I have an idea how to use them.
Brushes? I'm very happy with that small family of badgers. Do I want to get a Semogue Pegasus Mistura? I'm sure I would love it, but do I want another brush? My 4 SV badgers and 1 Mozingo are perfect in rotation for bowl lathering.. and I am happy rotating three other badgers for applying my pre-shaves. I am sort of waiting for the next SV Special Edition brush to be released... perhaps in the fall. With the right handle material, that would be of great interest to me....
When my razors get back from Chris, I plan to get some updated equipment photos posted. Three groups of razors: Stainless Steel and Titanium; Bronze, Brass and Gold-plated; Vintage.
I do have two packages coming in the next week or two....both are shipped and will get here when they get here. I have that Wolfman hollow bronze 3/7 with H2 knurling, and a Timeless Dimpled SS handle and stand on the way. I'll use that handle and stand for the SS scalloped Cap and 0.68SCL base plate that didn't sell the other day.. This will be my first Timeless SS razor. LOL... It will be interesting how the balance feels, using a Timeless razor as it was designed. <eg>
Yeah, generally I gravitate towards SS/Brass for my preferred razor material. I do have a few aluminum razors which surprisingly work very well for me. The Ti razors just never really clicked with me and generally being more expensive also didn't shave any better.I love either heavy (stainless, brass etc.) or light (aluminum).