After a few more shaves I realized my problem was a combination of too much pressure and a much-narrower-than-I-thought razor angle “sweet spot.” Both aspects are something I normally pay a little less attention to because I favor adjustable razors that tend to mitigate things like that.Īfter some continued attentive use I was able to get the pressure and “sweet spot” just right. The results were better but I still had some irritation, and a couple “weepers” to boot. I also think this razor’s aggression level is closer to “moderate/average” than it is to “mild,” despite the specs listed above.įor my next shave I used a new blade of the same brand and kept everything else the same (though I did try to be more mindful of the pressure I put on the razor). In fact the right side of my neck, just off the throat area, almost glowed red–something I hadn’t experienced in a long time.ĭoing a “post mortem” on my shave I decided it could be one or a combination of factors: the blade was more out of its efficiency curve than I thought, I used the “wrong” blade brand for the razor, I put too much pressure on the razor, the “sweet spot” of blade angle was narrower than I thought, or I unconsciously relied too much on the “self-lubricating” design of the head. Sponsored LinksĪnd while comfort and closeness during the shave seemed fine, I had some wicked shave burn afterward. The first time I used the Timeless ALSB45 I used my usual set-up for testing a new-to-me razor: I really good, cushioning shave cream lather applied with a brush, for maximum hydration and a blade not on its first shave, but still in its efficiency curve. Over-all I think the “fit and finish” of the razor is excellent. Blade tabs protrude slightly from the sides of the razor head. The base plate uses the raised tabs design (vs. The razor’s head is scalloped, a little like a “double open comb” or “self lubricating open comb” razor (click/tap here to read Double Open Comb And Self Lubricating Razors – What They Are And How To Use Them) but it’s more like the vintage Kirby razor designs of the 1930’s PAA’s Prismatic razor would be a modern equivalent. However the handle is certainly adequate. The handle is nicely textured, though I prefer a little more texture in a lightweight handle: if a razor is going to be light in weight it’s nice to have something more to grasp onto (see my review of another lightweight DE razor, click/tap here to read Battle Brothers MkII Aluminum Double Edge Razor). The razor itself is light and I freely admit I prefer more heavyweight razors (YMMV). It arrived in a nicely secure (foamed) box and includes a razor stand–details that I appreciate. The first thing I noticed about the Timeless ALSB45 aluminum DE razor is how visually attractive I think the presentation is. Note: Amazon and PAA links are affiliate. Razors are not polished or bead blasted they are machine finished.“ My Experience With The Timeless ALSB45 Aluminum Double Edge Razor Razor will reflect some machine marks, tool marks and/or anodizing marks. Note: Our Aluminum razor parts are NOT sold separately. As a whole, aluminum is a cost efficient and solid material. It is corrosion resistant and does not lose durability and strength in colder environments.
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