Lambda razors

I got a Lambda Athena from the recent drop and I really love it. It is a superb shaver and there is so much attention to detail and thoughtful design in it. It is a real pleasure when you are able to own something that has clearly been made with this much love and care. I am very glad I was able to get one and I will certainly buy other Lambda razors if and when they become available.

From my shaves so far I find the weight and balance perfect for me, it has just the right amount of blade feel and is plenty efficient but very comfortable. It is one of the best feeling razors I have for the hand feel when shaving. The razor is made from a very attractive pale bronze (nickel aluminium bronze) which is an alloy used for marine components - I had forgotten that it was bronze and my brain was seeing it as a highly polished steel, since it is a pale colour, but placed next to a steel razor (see picture with a Wolfman) you can see the lovely colour more clearly. The build quality, detailing and polishing are really excellent.

Let me point out some of the details that impressed me. The brass hinged mahogany box of course makes it very special, without being something that takes a lot of space. All of the details on the razor, like the engraved lambdas and convex underside of the base plate; the flat textured aerofoil-shaped grips on the handle (which also fit exactly where my thumb holds it); the button on the handle base that is where my little finger naturally rests; the beautifully designed slots in the safety bar that make it behave almost like an open comb but smoother; the way the water shoots so efficiently from the sides when I rinse the head, so your hand and the handle don’t get wet; the extremely firm and close clamping of the blade, and the wonderful hollow sound the razor makes when I shave….they all make this razor feel unique and special. It came with a two page letter from Theodoros explaining the design intent for the razor, some of the design choices, and details of the razor geometry and manufacture - which also shows you how much love went into this razor.

This razor is an amazing bargain right now at €170 for something so premium, and it is certainly worth considerably more. I would say, on its merits alone, this is a high-end razor that justifies comparison with pretty much anything on the market at any price. It is among my favourite razors - up there with my Rocnel Sailors, Blackland Tradere OC, Wolfman WR1, Karve Overlander as the razors I consider to be the best performing for me and the most pleasure to own and shave with. Apart from anything else, I never imagined that rinsing a razor head could be so brilliantly engineered and give me so much pleasure - it is easily worth the price for that alone.

So, some pics. If you look closely at the second photo you can see how well the blade is clamped, and how close to the edge. The third photo shows the colour by comparison to a steel razor.

I got a Lambda Athena from the recent drop and I really love it. It is a superb shaver and there is so much attention to detail and thoughtful design in it. It is a real pleasure when you are able to own something that has clearly been made with this much love and care. I am very glad I was able to get one and I will certainly buy other Lambda razors if and when they become available.

From my shaves so far I find the weight and balance perfect for me, it has just the right amount of blade feel and is plenty efficient but very comfortable. It is one of the best feeling razors I have for the hand feel when shaving. The razor is made from a very attractive pale bronze (nickel aluminium bronze) which is an alloy used for marine components - I had forgotten that it was bronze and my brain was seeing it as a highly polished steel, since it is a pale colour, but placed next to a steel razor (see picture with a Wolfman) you can see the lovely colour more clearly. The build quality, detailing and polishing are really excellent.

Let me point out some of the details that impressed me. The brass hinged mahogany box of course makes it very special, without being something that takes a lot of space. All of the details on the razor, like the engraved lambdas and convex underside of the base plate; the flat textured aerofoil-shaped grips on the handle (which also fit exactly where my thumb holds it); the button on the handle base that is where my little finger naturally rests; the beautifully designed slots in the safety bar that make it behave almost like an open comb but smoother; the way the water shoots so efficiently from the sides when I rinse the head, so your hand and the handle don’t get wet; the extremely firm and close clamping of the blade, and the wonderful hollow sound the razor makes when I shave….they all make this razor feel unique and special. It came with a two page letter from Theodoros explaining the design intent for the razor, some of the design choices, and details of the razor geometry and manufacture - which also shows you how much love went into this razor.

This razor is an amazing bargain right now at €170 for something so premium, and it is certainly worth considerably more. I would say, on its merits alone, this is a high-end razor that justifies comparison with pretty much anything on the market at any price. It is among my favourite razors - up there with my Rocnel Sailors, Blackland Tradere OC, Wolfman WR1, Karve Overlander as the razors I consider to be the best performing for me and the most pleasure to own and shave with. Apart from anything else, I never imagined that rinsing a razor head could be so brilliantly engineered and give me so much pleasure - it is easily worth the price for that alone.

So, some pics. If you look closely at the second photo you can see how well the blade is clamped, and how close to the edge. The third photo shows the colour by comparison to a steel razor.

Hey buddy that's great news.
  Do you have any idea about what wr2 or maybe wr1 same efficiency?

Great review MoriartyAs you, I got an Athena from the second batch as well. I do agree on every aspect of your opinion on this razor. I was particulary impreesed how long my face remained smooth after the shave.

Compared to a WR2, I would mean the Athena is somewere in the 1.15 range.

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Do you see any change in the bronze, Loot? It doesn’t look like it has any patina but can’t see the top cap in the pic.

Anyone know when the next batch will land ?

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What's a comparison in a Wr2 gap?

Anyone know when the next batch will land ?

They are available now. You can contact Theo via the Lambda Facebook page or email lambda.razors@gmail.com.

Anyone know when the next batch will land ?

They are available now. You can contact Theo via the Lambda Facebook page or email lambda.razors@gmail.com.

Thanks

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Do you see any change in the bronze, Loot? It doesn’t look like it has any patina but can’t see the top cap in the pic.

No change. My post shave routine on my mirror razors prevents patina, as much as I can. After use it is thoroughly cleaned with soap, hot water and a toothbrush. Pieces dried with a Flitz towel. Patina, particularly on the Lambda, spooks me. I am afraid the areas with matte finish would not do well well with much polishing, so this guy is gonna stay dry and wiped down. I don't leave it in bathroom for long to keep it away from as much humidity as I can. I am curious as to how the alloy would age. On your razor.