However, because of the aluminum content it may take longer than other bronze alloys. The beauty of this bronze material, unlike the other two - it will develop a natural patina over time. As mentioned, the bottom of the base plate is left "raw" (as is the bottom of the stand) and where the logo and such are stamped. For all intents and purposes, it's fairly polished. It's not finished to the high degree that the stainless steel razors are, nor is it matte like the titanium. You'd have to look rather closely to see any but they are there in some spots (seen as very fine grooves over a surface). That said, except for the innards and bottom of the base plate. Unlike those, the finish is a lightly buffed and polished version - as such, tool marks will be visible. This is a fully CNC milled razor (made from solid C954 bronze see this spec sheet) and the process of manufacturing is different than the wire-cut E.D.M. In addition to good anti-frictional characteristics, the metal also exhibits low rates of scaling in atmospheric conditions, resistance to corrosion in sea water, low oxidation rates at higher temperatures and low reactivity with combustion exhaust byproducts. Used in many heavy duty applications, it is recommended for high load, high wear applications that require tensile strength, good ductility, weldability or exceptional resistance to fatigue and deformation in overload situations. Further, it is described thusly:Ĭ95400 Aluminum Bronze is the most common alloy in the cast aluminum bronze family. aluminum oxide) and because of that, it is often used in seawater applications. It also has better corrosion resistance than typical tin or brass bronze alloys due to a hard, adherent, protective alumina film ( Al 2O 3 - a.k.a. It gives this particular alloy a fairly bright finish, very similar to gold. The other metal in this case is 5-12% aluminum (giving it the appropriate name "aluminum bronze"). The particular alloy that Timeless Razors is using is C954 bronze. One clear difference, if you look at the side profile of the cap/base is there is no lengthwise "channel" as in the other versions.įirst off, what is bronze? It dates back to the Bronze Age (3300BC-300BC) - and is an alloy composed primarily of copper, commonly with about 12% tin and often with the addition of other metal(s). Obviously, it looks stunning - but also showed a different geometry. But not even a week ago, on Octothey announced availability (after several hints) of this new bronze razor. Now, I'm a sucker for anything made of titanium - but I'm holding out for polished versions (hint, hint). Since then, they've introduced their (matte finish) titanium line with the same geometry. They're just beautifully crafted and more importantly, incredible shavers. In fact, since I got the stainless models I've practically shaved with nothing else except here and there to add some variety. It's probably no secret around here that I'm a huge fan of #TimelessRazor. I'd like to focus on the star of the show today, the Timeless Razor TRBR38 #razor in bronze! I've also reviewed West Indies extensively so check that out as well. I've written two very extensive articles on the new line, the first being Meet the All-new Tallow + Steel Products with the follow-up Tallow + Steel 2017 - First Impressions which covers the reformulations and performance (besides other aspects) so I won't repeat all of that here. West Indies brings the relaxed island life to your day with a scent that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Each bar has three metrics, each representing 33% of the total (11% = below-avg, 22% = avg, 33% = above-avg, except cost)Īrrrgh! It not be gold I be lookin' fer, but bronze! Featuring the new Timeless Razor TRBR38 in bronze with #HumpBay software by Tallow + Steel in their West Indies scent in a #soap and #aftershave!Ī warm citrus scent, tinged with ocean breeze and lightly spiced with the smells of the Caribbean - West Indies is the smell of endless sunny days where troubles are left far away.Ĭreated using a blend of essential oils from the Caribbean, the tangy wild orange and smooth coconut dry down to the warmth of amyris and Haitian vetiver, spiced with West Indies bay, allspice, and black pepper.
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