So the discoloration is just cosmetics issue that can be easily shined/polished off? ( by the way, you have a 48-51 Aristocrat)
Titan H1 Discussion Thread
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I just got some Flitz on a towel and buffed the head a bit, the discoloration is gone. I love that Aristocrat!
Guys I'm sorry for the dumb question.
What is this Titan ?
Who makes them ?
Who sells them?
What is this Titan ?
Who makes them ?
Who sells them?
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The Titan is the new all stainless razor made by Above the Tie and only available from them.
here
http://www.abovethetie.com/?store_item=461&sub=34
from the site:
Description
Above the Tie is proud to offer the Titan H1 Safety Razor, hand crafted from solid 303 stainless steel here in the USA.
The razor weighs in at 109g, total length is 3 3/4" while the handle is 3 1/2" long. The Titan handle weighs 71g providing great balance and prevents that top heavy razor feel. This tool is wonderfully machined with very tight tolerances. The blade seats precisely in the head with symmetrical blade exposure.
This razor is easy to master, the shave angle is very intuitive. In addition the razor "sings" like no other. This audible feedback is helpful in maintaining a proper shave angle. The Titan is a very efficient yet smooth shaver.
The Titan handle also fits the following; Weber, Tradede OC, Goodfella, Edwin Jagger, Muhle, Gillette Old Type and Tech heads.
Be one of the first to own this tool. Order from our web site and secure your Titan H1. Estimated shipping date is the week of October 22nd. All Titan H1 Razor purchases include free shipping.
Thanks Guys
4th shave almost no blood letting-this morning was my 4th titan shave with a feather blade and qcs Vostok. Only 2 little spost of red one was all my fault and 1 was a weeper so my technique is getting better with this razor and the shave is still the best of any razor I have used in 45+ years of shaving.
Despite being anxious to try my "reverse" shim idea, I felt it best to lay off shaving today. (I never do that!) My neck is a bit sore from two days in a row with the Titan. (Yesterday afternoon and evening, it was quite sore, despite regularly using Neutrogena moisturizer throughout the day.) Today, I will simply have to rely upon my shirt and tie to hide my neck stubble!
Reverse shim??
^ Thin/narrow strips of duct tape applied to the underside of the cap, at the extreme edges, to push the blade down a bit more, to increase the curvature of the blade and decrease the blade gap and thereby decrease the aggressiveness of the razor.
Very interesting indeed. Not sure if i would bother with that as that tape could shift or change over time, I would likely just buy another razor I think. Thanks for the explanation though!
I agree, if I need to do so much work to enjoy a razor then I won't bother. These are the times BST comes into play and then getting a razor that better suits my desires without modifying it (handle modification is acceptable to me, not a fan of shims), YMMV of course.
Uh, so the answer to enhance the performance of this $185 razor is duct tape? I'm rapidly losing interest in the Titan.
Shaved with the Titan H1 today. I had the closest shave of my life! Quite literally. I feel like I shaved off the skin around my face. I've got some major face burn. I can say without a doubt that this is the most efficient razor I've ever used. I only needed two passes for a bbs shave. The troublesome area under my jaw line, no problem, shaved off completely clean. I'm amazed how well this thing shaves.
However, I'm going to just give it one more go around because of the post shave burn. There's a point where it's not worth it, and I think this is it for me. I have sensitive skin, and I think for people who have sensitive skin, this may not be for you. But for others, this may be the last razor you'll ever need.
However, I'm going to just give it one more go around because of the post shave burn. There's a point where it's not worth it, and I think this is it for me. I have sensitive skin, and I think for people who have sensitive skin, this may not be for you. But for others, this may be the last razor you'll ever need.
I appreciate the honest reviews here. I have thought about getting one but if it's another R41-like aggressive razor (which I have) that i need to stress over while shaving, I may go with the Feather or Tradere for an all stainless instead. I'm interested in others experience with the razor and will anxiously monitor the thread. Thank you to all the reviewers.
I have a new one waiting at home for me when I get back later this week...I will be comparing it very thoroughly to my current stable...
Cobra Classic
Futur Satin
Gillette Big FellowOld
R41 2011/OSS
Barbasol FloatingHead
Joris Palladium
Mergress LH
Weber DLC/OSS
Mekur Slant 39C
Gillette Slim Adj
Tradere SB
Tradere OC 2nd Gen
Stahly LiveBlade/UFO Kaiser
Parker 98
Schick Krona
Gem Damaskeene OC
Gem OCMM
Schick Type F
I'm sure the Titan will beat some of them...I would be rather surprised if it out-shaved all of them.
Cobra Classic
Futur Satin
Gillette Big FellowOld
R41 2011/OSS
Barbasol FloatingHead
Joris Palladium
Mergress LH
Weber DLC/OSS
Mekur Slant 39C
Gillette Slim Adj
Tradere SB
Tradere OC 2nd Gen
Stahly LiveBlade/UFO Kaiser
Parker 98
Schick Krona
Gem Damaskeene OC
Gem OCMM
Schick Type F
I'm sure the Titan will beat some of them...I would be rather surprised if it out-shaved all of them.
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Sam, i tried these highlighted in bold black, i think that the Titan can beat some. ( YMMV)
Cobra Classic
Futur Satin
Gillette Big FellowOld
Barbasol FloatingHead....not quite
Joris Palladium..........not quite
Mergress LH
Weber DLC/OSS
Mekur Slant 39C
Gillette Slim Adj.....maybe
Tradere SB
Tradere OC 2nd Gen
Stahly LiveBlade/UFO Kaiser.....maybe
Parker 98
Schick Krona
Gem Damaskeene OC
Gem OCMM
Schick Type F
I had a Futur, it was too aggressive and not refined for me. The Titan is aggressive but more refined and less irritation, but i never tried a Tradere yet.
