I've always fancied a Timeless razor - ever since I first saw one when first visiting wet shaving fora. I finally picked one up in a 2022 Black Friday sale - the matte finish Ti95 with a scalloped top cap and base plate. Over the next 5 months I added: matte Ti 68 scalloped and Ti 68 and 95 open comb plates along with a polished .5 slim razor. All without ever actually using the razor. I finally used it in May of this year. Those of you that know me know that I tend to jump in to things with both feet. I was a little hesitant of the first shave - what if it was shit after spending so much money buying the system? First shave was with the 95 scalloped plate and was ok - I understand that you can never judge a razor on its first shave (although I have been known to dump razors if a first shave has been particularly poor). The second shave was great and I've enjoyed every subsequent one. I've been working my way through the base plates over the last few weeks and thought I'd summarise my thoughts here for anyone that may be interested.
Ti95 Matte Scalloped: My favourite plate so far. I read the internet hyperbole - "so smooth and efficient" - words we throw at every razor (I'm guilty!). It really is though. I clicked with this plate. I shave every 36-48 hours and this plate was perfect for both of those situations. It also coped with 3 days growth with no bother.
Ti68 Matte open comb: Comfortable but took slightly more work. Not quite as comfortable as the 95 scalloped. I'm a 2 pass shaver and although I'm happy with this plate, the 95 scalloped does a better job for me.
Ti95 Matte open comb: I expected this plate to be a monster but it handled 48 and 36 hour growth with gentle ease. It's very comfortable for a large gapped OC razor. I'd still choose the 95 scalloped over this plate but the 95 is my preferred of the two open combs.
Fit and finish of this razor is excellent and the design is quite unique. I'm pleased to have it in the den. I'll add my thoughts about the 68 scalloped and .5 Slim over the next couple of weeks.
For reference, my favourite modern DE razors are: Karve CB SB-D, EJ 3one6, ATT Windsor H and Pro (SB 90), Gamechanger .68 + .84 and Tatara Muramasa #4.
Ti95 Matte Scalloped: My favourite plate so far. I read the internet hyperbole - "so smooth and efficient" - words we throw at every razor (I'm guilty!). It really is though. I clicked with this plate. I shave every 36-48 hours and this plate was perfect for both of those situations. It also coped with 3 days growth with no bother.
Ti68 Matte open comb: Comfortable but took slightly more work. Not quite as comfortable as the 95 scalloped. I'm a 2 pass shaver and although I'm happy with this plate, the 95 scalloped does a better job for me.
Ti95 Matte open comb: I expected this plate to be a monster but it handled 48 and 36 hour growth with gentle ease. It's very comfortable for a large gapped OC razor. I'd still choose the 95 scalloped over this plate but the 95 is my preferred of the two open combs.
Fit and finish of this razor is excellent and the design is quite unique. I'm pleased to have it in the den. I'll add my thoughts about the 68 scalloped and .5 Slim over the next couple of weeks.
For reference, my favourite modern DE razors are: Karve CB SB-D, EJ 3one6, ATT Windsor H and Pro (SB 90), Gamechanger .68 + .84 and Tatara Muramasa #4.
