Timeless "adjustable" brush

[gpjoe]

Just got a promotional email from Timeless offering a free shaving bowl with the purchase of a Timeless Adjustable Brush. The brush can be used with the supplied rubber collets to accept any knot size from 20mm to 28mm inclusive, without adhesive, allowing the knot to be swapped out in seconds.

I'd ask if anyone has tried one, but it appears to be a new offering.

You can see it, along with pics and video here:

TRBR: Adjustable Brush Handle - Holds Knots 20 mm to 28 mm

Timeless Razor's Adjustable Shaving Brush is a universal design which allows you to insert any size knot between 20 mm and 28 mm with NO GLUE OR ADHESIVE!! The handle comes with 9 elastomer collets sizes 20-28mm. Also select your choice of PREMIUM KNOTS selected by Timeless Razor! Premium knots...

timelessrazor.com

 

[Jay21]

Looks cool. If I'm understanding the description, it looks like a universal handle, not an adjustable one that you can change mid-shave like an adjustable razor.

 

[EclipseRedRing]

Shavemac once made a variable loft brush, which could be adjusted mid shave by rotating the dial at the brush base, but it was not very successful.

 

[gpjoe]

Looks cool. If I'm understanding the description, it looks like a universal handle, not an adjustable one that you can change mid-shave like an adjustable razor.

Yes. You can swap out different size knots, or a different hair/bristle of your preferred size. I suppose you could change mid-shave, but it would be a bit messy.

I'm a solid 24-26mm kinda guy so for me the abillity to change between boar, badger, and synthetic knots of that size is more intriguing than using different size knots.

 

[Dave himself]

I think its a good idea, would I buy it. Nope. All of my brush purchases have been made by knot first. But I also look for a handle that's pleasing to my eye.

 

[gpjoe]

I think its a good idea, would I buy it. Nope. All of my brush purchases have been made by knot first. But I also look for a handle that's pleasing to my eye.

I hear you.

The knot is important, but I also shop the handle, and the Timeless doesn't move me. Besides, it's more fun having an assortment of different brushes.

 

[Chef455]

Huh. Love my Timeless razors but I think this is no for me. That will be a hard pass. I do look forward to reading someone 's review though!

 

[Buttercup]

@BrianWithAnI has the TRBR and has used it in his posts on his journal. Here is where he does an unboxing. If you scroll forward through his journal there are other shave where he uses it and provided feedback.

 

[BrianWithAnI]

Thanks Bryan!

With the variety of synthetic knots out there these days, I use the Timeless brush handle (TRBH) to determine which loose knots I want to invest in setting into a permanent handle and at what loft. I simulate the lofts using washers at the base. Here is a sample from today with a 24mm AP Shave Co Independent fan knot with a simulated 55mm loft (the washers are silicone).

I like shorter handles in general, but this feels good for its size and has helped me avoid a number of full brush purchases for knots that I just would not use very much.

 

[BigJ]

Interesting concept! But doubt I would purchase one. I have pretty much figured out what works best for me.

 

[Raven Koenes]

Just got a promotional email from Timeless offering a free shaving bowl with the purchase of a Timeless Adjustable Brush. The brush can be used with the supplied rubber collets to accept any knot size from 20mm to 28mm inclusive, without adhesive, allowing the knot to be swapped out in seconds.

I'd ask if anyone has tried one, but it appears to be a new offering.

You can see it, along with pics and video here:

TRBR: Adjustable Brush Handle - Holds Knots 20 mm to 28 mm

Timeless Razor's Adjustable Shaving Brush is a universal design which allows you to insert any size knot between 20 mm and 28 mm with NO GLUE OR ADHESIVE!! The handle comes with 9 elastomer collets sizes 20-28mm. Also select your choice of PREMIUM KNOTS selected by Timeless Razor! Premium knots...

timelessrazor.com

This is pretty neat. I have a few synthetic knots laying around I planned on using someday. My Omega Evo brush hit the tile and shattered the handle. I saved the knot and this would work for it as well. I believe it's a 28mm knot. Cool concept with practical applications. The lazy man's do-it-yourself brush, lol.

 

[Frito Ray]

Neat idea, looks very well made, but you’d also have a boxful of parts to deal with.

 

[BrianWithAnI]

Neat idea, looks very well made, but you’d also have a boxful of parts to deal with.

They at least give you a tube to keep all of the collets in.

I currently have a knot installed, which is why the tube isn't full at the moment.

 

[Hentrox]

They at least give you a tube to keep all of the collets in.
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I currently have a knot installed, which is why the tube isn't full at the moment.

Hi there,

I'm interested in purchasing one of these handles, however, there is a really negative review on MaggardRazors though. It is as follows:

"Don't buy this product

I like the idea of this but, unfortunately, it doesn't work. I purchased this item along with two different size knots. If you mount and squeeze it hard the knot will stay in the handle for the duration of a shave but, usually post shave, after you shake it hard or try to wipe it with a towel knot pops out the handle. This happens with both of the knots I purchased. I tried smaller adapters (squeezing 28mm into 27mm) but it also doesn't work very well. This product costs $100. You are much better off buying dedicated handles and mounting them with silicone or other glue."


In your experience, is any of what this person says true?

 

[muzichead]

Hi there,

I'm interested in purchasing one of these handles, however, there is a really negative review on MaggardRazors though. It is as follows:

"Don't buy this product

I like the idea of this but, unfortunately, it doesn't work. I purchased this item along with two different size knots. If you mount and squeeze it hard the knot will stay in the handle for the duration of a shave but, usually post shave, after you shake it hard or try to wipe it with a towel knot pops out the handle. This happens with both of the knots I purchased. I tried smaller adapters (squeezing 28mm into 27mm) but it also doesn't work very well. This product costs $100. You are much better off buying dedicated handles and mounting them with silicone or other glue."


In your experience, is any of what this person says true?

You ever read Amazon reviews? There's always that one person that says they followed the Mfg's directions to the T but its a faulty product and recommend no one buy the product!! 9 times out of 10 it was user error and they just didn't realize it or even care whether they did everything right. I highly doubt that Timeless would still have this product in thier lineup and still be selling it if it was defective... Popular, probably not much but they sure seem to have a bunch of positive reviews elsewhere though. Google is your friend...