Haircut & Shave Ti 083 DFS passaround

Ok, everything is packed up and ready to send off to "LOOT". I'll try to get it to the post office today. Tomorrow at the latest.

I used the razor for 6 full head shaves, 3 neck shaves, and two different side-by-side shaves, one with an Above The Tie H1, one with a Blackland Blackbird stainless. I'm planning to make a video to put on my YouTube channel, but in the meantime, here are my thoughts...

The light polish is probably better than most 'polished' stainless razors on the market. I'm more of a machined finish guy myself because I don't like to worry about scratches. I actually kept a hand towel on the sink to set this on because I was paranoid. I don't really do that for my other razors. It sure is pretty, though.

The Ti 083 is definitely a step up in efficiency from the P076, which I got a chance to try last year. As I said, I did side-by-side shaves with the Blackbird and the H1, and I think it's just a tiny bit less efficient than both of those, but it also has far less blade feel.

I wasn't crazy about the 95mm handle. I prefer shorter handles for head shaving. I also feel like the longer handle threw off the balance a bit for the way I like to hold razors.

It's noticeably lighter than the stainless steel P076 I tried. While the website says 72g, my scale measured only 67g. That makes it similar in weight to my Redtip at 66g, or my MMOC at 64g, which are two of the lightest razors that I enjoy using. That puts it at the very low end of my sweet spot, which is somewhere around 80g. The machined finish version of the razor that comes with an 80mm handle shows the same weight. If that's true, I think I would prefer that handle, both for the length and for my preferred weight distribution.

The safety bars are very thin, and they are wide open across the entire length of the razor. My first reaction was that it might not survive a drop off the sink. I know titanium is stronger than stainless steel, but those safety bars sure look fragile. The advantage is that this razor is super easy to rinse and super easy to keep clean. I suspect it also contributes to the efficiency of the razor, despite the fact that it doesn't look to have a very large blade exposure.

I really enjoyed using this razor. I was a little nervous about the weight because I tend to have issues with aluminum razors skipping and tugging. This razor did not have that problem at all. It was very smooth and very comfortable. It doesn't have the efficiency to compete with something like the R41. I can get an acceptable shave with the R41 using a single WTG pass. No such luck with the Ti 083. But it was a really good shave when doing a single XTG pass, similar to the way that I use my H1 and Blackbird. I do think it was more comfortable than either of those razors while being close to the same level of efficiency. I never shave ATG, but this might be a razor that I would try it with for special occasions.

When I tried the P076, I really wanted to love it. It was extremely comfortable and very easy to use, but it just didn't quite have the efficiency that I need. This one did. The machined version is going on my wish list. Maybe not at the very top of the list, but close. Time to start saving up...

Excellent write up. Thanks. I am super stoked to get my hands on this one.

Just something to consider for those who favour super efficient razors: experimenting with my H&S P076 I found that by loosening the handle only about 1/8 or 1/6 of a turn I can get a good step up in efficiency without noticeably increasing the blade feel of the razor. It becomes close to Blackbird efficiency then and gives comparably long-lasting shaves to all my really efficient razors, but feels better than any of them except my Sailor and Tradere OC (which it then equals). Nowadays I usually set my P076 that way for every shave. I guess the Ti 083 might behave in a similar way, but even a bit more efficient.

I found loosening the P076 handle 1/4 turn is too much - blade feel becomes more noticeable, and it loses some of the wonderful P076 feel.

So if any of you feel the Ti 083 might benefit from slightly more efficiency then you could give this a try for one shave and see if it helps, and if it still preserves the way the razor normally feels.

I have a Ti 083 on its way to me but it will take a while before I can try it myself, since customs here is very slow.

The safety bars are very thin, and they are wide open across the entire length of the razor.  My first reaction was that it might not survive a drop off the sink.  I know titanium is stronger than stainless steel, but those safety bars sure look fragile.  The advantage is that this razor is super easy to rinse and super easy to keep clean.  I suspect it also contributes to the efficiency of the razor, despite the fact that it doesn't look to have a very large blade exposure.

aji was asked about this on IG. The response was if you manage to break it in that manner, it would be replaced free of charge.

The safety bars are very thin, and they are wide open across the entire length of the razor.  My first reaction was that it might not survive a drop off the sink.  I know titanium is stronger than stainless steel, but those safety bars sure look fragile.  The advantage is that this razor is super easy to rinse and super easy to keep clean.  I suspect it also contributes to the efficiency of the razor, despite the fact that it doesn't look to have a very large blade exposure.

aji was asked about this on IG. The response was if you manage to break it in that manner, it would be replaced free of charge.

That's great. Thanks for letting us know.

andrewjs18
Would you please add me to the list.  Thank you.

andrewjs18
Would you please add me to the list.  Thank you.

Your already on it 

Old age, I guess.  I turn 73 in under 2 weeks.  
The little gray cells, they are darkening.
Soon the angel of death will be harkening.

Like hell.  I've got at least 15 more good years.

Old age, I guess.  I turn 73 in under 2 weeks.  
The little gray cells, they are darkening.
Soon the angel of death will be harkening.

Like hell.  I've got at least 15 more good years.

Shoot for 25 Buddy

Passaround razor arrived in good shape, first shave tomorrow.

I’m interested, count me in! I’m in CA.