Talk to me about the Timeless .38 Bronze

[gpjoe]

Makes sense to me, I’d have done the same if the cost comparison worked out that way!
I’m interested to see what you think of it, I had the bronze OC plate and it was way too much for me but I’ve always been intrigued by the .38.

The razor has shipped, and I'll post my thoughts here when it arrives.

 

[gpjoe]

Wow...95 bucks?...yes, please.

Simply stunning.

 

[Iridian]

Hmm how did I get the idea you wanted the .78. I was a bit worried that it would be harsher than your preference.

Enjoy your shave, with the SB you have less teeth to dry to keep it shiny!

 

[gpjoe]

Well, the verdict is in:

I find this razor guilty...of being exactly what I had hoped for.

A bit of blade feel, 90% as smooth as my 68SCL with a bump in efficiency, and what a beauty. So nice that I did something I never do after a shave: disassembled, rinsed, and towel-dried each piece....I just can't let it tarnish up, yet.

 

[Hannah's Dad]

Well, the verdict is in:

I find this razor guilty...of being exactly what I had hoped for.

A bit of blade feel, 90% as smooth as my 68SCL with a bump in efficiency, and what a beauty. So nice that I did something I never do after a shave: disassembled, rinsed, and towel-dried each piece....I just can't let it tarnish up, yet.

Flitz polish and an old t-shirt are all you need to keep the bronze shiny as new. Congrats on your new razor!

 

[Chef455]

Well, the verdict is in:

I find this razor guilty...of being exactly what I had hoped for.

A bit of blade feel, 90% as smooth as my 68SCL with a bump in efficiency, and what a beauty. So nice that I did something I never do after a shave: disassembled, rinsed, and towel-dried each piece....I just can't let it tarnish up, yet.

You're going to love it. Sometimes I just gaze at mine fondly. Congrats on the new addition to your den.

 

[gpjoe]

Flitz polish and an old t-shirt are all you need to keep the bronze shiny as new. Congrats on your new razor!

Thank you.

I don't have Flitz, but I've got Simichrome and microfiber, and a buffing wheel with red (rouge) compound...one of those should work.

 

[gpjoe]

You're going to love it. Sometimes I just gaze at mine fondly. Congrats on the new addition to your den.

Thanks.

It is pretty, and seems to be a nice shaver. I'm actually very surprised at the quality Timeless offers at such reasonable (relative, of course) prices.

 

[Fresh_]

Hmm how did I get the idea you wanted the .78. I was a bit worried that it would be harsher than your preference.

Enjoy your shave, with the SB you have less teeth to dry to keep it shiny!

@gpjoe so did you get the .38 or the 0.78?
Interested in your thoughts on the comparison between the bronze and the .68SB.

 

[Phoenixkh]

Thank you.

I don't have Flitz, but I've got Simichrome and microfiber, and a buffing wheel with red (rouge) compound...one of those should work.

I actually prefer Simichrome to Flitz, but as always, YMMV.

 

[mcee_sharp]

Well, the verdict is in:

I find this razor guilty...of being exactly what I had hoped for.

A bit of blade feel, 90% as smooth as my 68SCL with a bump in efficiency, and what a beauty. So nice that I did something I never do after a shave: disassembled, rinsed, and towel-dried each piece....I just can't let it tarnish up, yet.

Excellent! I've never used a Timeless but they sure do seem to deliver much more efficiency than the specs often indicate and do so while looking great.

 

[gpjoe]

@gpjoe so did you get the .38 or the 0.78?
Interested in your thoughts on the comparison between the bronze and the .68SB.

I got the 38. See post #24 for my thoughts.

 

[JAHE]

I had the Timeless bronze 0.38 slated for several shaves but it got bumped when the two SS Timeless razors were delivered... a human error got me a 0.68 SCL (scalloped) base plate and Timeless graciously told me to keep the scalloped base plate and immediately sent me an OC base plate. I ended up adding a second scalloped cap, so I now have two complete 0.68 SS Timeless razors with Ti Crown handles.

I have to say.... for me, the 0.68 is the perfect gap with either base plate. I did back to back shaves with them. The OC might be a tad more efficient and just a bit smoother, oddly enough. I had great shaves with them both so perhaps I'm imagining it. I need a few more shaves with the scalloped base as I've only used it once. I've had several great shaves with the 0.68OC, though several of those were with the titanium model.

I'll use the bronze 0.38 next and let you know how all three compare for me. We do have a few razors in common, but I think you need a little more efficiency than I do.

I'd be still interested in reading your thoughts on this comparison, Kim!
In particular: Bronze .38 vs .68 OC

 

[Phoenixkh]

I'd be still interested in reading your thoughts on this comparison, Kim!
In particular: Bronze .38 vs .68 OC

I’m working right now on getting the right balance for my 0.68OC. I have parts on the way so I’ll be able to try all the Ti and SS combinations. I should be getting another hollow bronze Wolfman Handle in a few weeks, but I already have the 0.38 bronze on the Darwin handle to see how that balance feels. And I do have a hollow bronze Wolfman now and will try that too.

I’ll keep you informed on the progress.

 

[J-MN]

Well, the verdict is in:

I find this razor guilty...of being exactly what I had hoped for.

A bit of blade feel, 90% as smooth as my 68SCL with a bump in efficiency, and what a beauty. So nice that I did something I never do after a shave: disassembled, rinsed, and towel-dried each piece....I just can't let it tarnish up, yet.

Since you and I both like the RR Game Changer 68P & 76P, how would you campare it to them? I'm especially interested in how they compare in terms of blade feel.

 

[gpjoe]

Since you and I both like the RR Game Changer 68P & 76P, how would you campare it to them? I'm especially interested in how they compare in terms of blade feel.

The 68P is the mildest of the three, and has a "positive" blade exposure as described by Razorock, as does the 76P. Im not sure if "positive" means "the same" but I'm assuming the only difference is the blade gap. Also, it has been a while since I've used the 76P...

...so, from memory, I'm going to say that the Timesless has the slightest bit more blade feel, though seems a smoother shaver.