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(This post was last modified: 07-09-2024, 07:59 AM by tomas1870.)
I think there is no intention to sell many Athenas in Ti, it should be very limited and special version, so I can understand price. Price tag cool down demand to reasonable numbers and focus attention in direction of much more accessible usual version which is probably easier and faster to produce..

Do I remember correctly price of Ti Athena was €550? I see now €600..

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#302

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(This post was last modified: 07-09-2024, 03:57 PM by dtownvino.)
(07-09-2024, 07:57 AM)tomas1870 Wrote: I think there is no intention to sell many Athenas in Ti, it should be very limited and special version, so I can understand price. Price tag cool down demand to reasonable numbers and focus attention in direction of much more accessible usual version which is probably easier and faster to produce..

Do I remember correctly price of Ti Athena was €550? I see now €600..

It was 550 EUR when I posted last week.  

The 50 Euro price increase would be more than the cost for all of the raw material Ti needed to make a razor.  

Granted machine time is longer to machine Ti and it is harder (to machine), but that did not look like a polished  razor to me and if it’s matte or a blasted finish, it is a lot less expensive and time consuming on that end. 

I get it, he has probably worked through a lot of the demand for Bronze and  so this has repeat buyers.

Aside from the supply and demand calculus, I still see Bronze as the best option for most buyers.

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#303
Titanium is softer than stainless steel.  That said, it has a higher strength to weigh ratio. 

I read that Ti is harder to machine because it is more reactive and it will weld itself to the tool
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/eng...nium-alloy

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#304

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St. Louis MO
IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE.
The new Lambda Ares V2 SS is now available. There has already been a great demand on them, but I have been told that there is still a few left on the waitlist. If you are interested, don't delay. Put in your request and be one of the lucky ones to get this gorgeous and refined Ares SS. The site shows sold out, but you might still be able to get it if you put your order in now. I understand that the SS boxes are not available and that is the reason for the SOLD OUT sign. If you don't mind waiting on the box at a later date and get the razor now, you can do so. Theo has told me that if you buy the razor now, the box will be sent to you at no additional shipping cost when they are available. THAT IS CUSTOMER SERVICE.
MINE IS ON THE WAY.

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#305

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Indiana
(07-09-2024, 10:31 AM)dtownvino Wrote:
(07-09-2024, 07:57 AM)tomas1870 Wrote: I think there is no intention to sell many Athenas in Ti, it should be very limited and special version, so I can understand price. Price tag cool down demand to reasonable numbers and focus attention in direction of much more accessible usual version which is probably easier and faster to produce..

Do I remember correctly price of Ti Athena was €550? I see now €600..

It was 550 EUR when I posted last week.  

The 50 Euro price increase would be more than the cost for all of the raw material Ti needed to make a razor.  

Granted machine time is longer to machine Ti and it is harder (to machine), but that did not look like a polished  razor to me and if it’s matte or a blasted finish, it is a lot less expensive and time consuming on that end. 

I get it, he has probably worked through a lot of the demand for Bronze and  so this has repeat buyers.

Aside from the supply and demand calculus, I still see Bronze as the best option for most buyers.

It looks polished to me, and the boxes made of different materials according to metal type actually look quite cool. The black oxide finish, in particular, is impressive.


[Image: Ti.jpg]


[Image: BL.jpg]

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(This post was last modified: 07-10-2024, 12:32 AM by dtownvino.)
(07-10-2024, 12:03 AM)CK89 Wrote:
(07-09-2024, 10:31 AM)dtownvino Wrote:
(07-09-2024, 07:57 AM)tomas1870 Wrote: I think there is no intention to sell many Athenas in Ti, it should be very limited and special version, so I can understand price. Price tag cool down demand to reasonable numbers and focus attention in direction of much more accessible usual version which is probably easier and faster to produce..

Do I remember correctly price of Ti Athena was €550? I see now €600..

It was 550 EUR when I posted last week.  

The 50 Euro price increase would be more than the cost for all of the raw material Ti needed to make a razor.  

Granted machine time is longer to machine Ti and it is harder (to machine), but that did not look like a polished  razor to me and if it’s matte or a blasted finish, it is a lot less expensive and time consuming on that end. 

I get it, he has probably worked through a lot of the demand for Bronze and  so this has repeat buyers.

Aside from the supply and demand calculus, I still see Bronze as the best option for most buyers.

It looks polished to me, and the boxes made of different materials according to metal type actually look quite cool. The black oxide finish, in particular, is impressive.


[Image: Ti.jpg]


[Image: BL.jpg]
I am quite sure Theo changed his pictures in the waitlist section since last week.  100% sure…

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#307
(07-10-2024, 12:10 AM)dtownvino Wrote:
(07-10-2024, 12:03 AM)CK89 Wrote:
(07-09-2024, 10:31 AM)dtownvino Wrote: It was 550 EUR when I posted last week.  

The 50 Euro price increase would be more than the cost for all of the raw material Ti needed to make a razor.  

Granted machine time is longer to machine Ti and it is harder (to machine), but that did not look like a polished  razor to me and if it’s matte or a blasted finish, it is a lot less expensive and time consuming on that end. 

I get it, he has probably worked through a lot of the demand for Bronze and  so this has repeat buyers.

Aside from the supply and demand calculus, I still see Bronze as the best option for most buyers.

It looks polished to me, and the boxes made of different materials according to metal type actually look quite cool. The black oxide finish, in particular, is impressive.


[Image: Ti.jpg]


[Image: BL.jpg]
I am quite sure Theo changed his pictures in the waitlist section since last week.  100% sure…

Does anybody know how that stainless steel one is made black and if it might fade or such in the future? I can't see where it says the process involved.

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#308
(07-09-2024, 10:31 AM)dtownvino Wrote:
(07-09-2024, 07:57 AM)tomas1870 Wrote: I think there is no intention to sell many Athenas in Ti, it should be very limited and special version, so I can understand price. Price tag cool down demand to reasonable numbers and focus attention in direction of much more accessible usual version which is probably easier and faster to produce..

Do I remember correctly price of Ti Athena was €550? I see now €600..

It was 550 EUR when I posted last week.  

The 50 Euro price increase would be more than the cost for all of the raw material Ti needed to make a razor.  

Granted machine time is longer to machine Ti and it is harder (to machine), but that did not look like a polished  razor to me and if it’s matte or a blasted finish, it is a lot less expensive and time consuming on that end. 

I get it, he has probably worked through a lot of the demand for Bronze and  so this has repeat buyers.

Aside from the supply and demand calculus, I still see Bronze as the best option for most buyers.

I agree

bronze remains the best choice

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#309
the prices of the SS versions compared to the bronze ones are really high
Athena 350 Eur Huh

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#310

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St. Louis MO
To each his own.  I have the SS Athena and love it.  I especially like the minimal maintenance.  I am looking forward to getting the SS Ares, even though I have the bronze.  I am a fan of the SS versions.  More expensive? Yes, Worth it?, to me, absolutely.

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