Timeless Razor (Stainless Steel) Review: Heirloom Quality?

Hey guys, I hope you’re all doing well. Welcome back to Shave in Solitude. My name is Siraj, and today we’re talking about Timeless Razors.

I’ve had a very funny love-hate relationship with this brand, and that history matters for this review.

My History with Timeless Razors

The first Timeless razor I ever bought was their slant. When I first picked it up, I didn’t like it. Didn’t think it cut well. Couldn’t figure out what all the fuss was about. But as I spent more time with it and actually learned how to use a slant properly, it quickly became one of my favorite slant razors. If you want the full story on that one, I’ll link to the review.

When it came to the regular Timeless DE razors, same thing. I’d seen them in shave of the day photos, heard people talking about them constantly, and never picked one up. Didn’t have the funds at the time, but I definitely wanted to try one. So the next best thing I did was reach out to a friend. Justin from Just Shaves - phenomenal channel, check it out if you haven’t - was kind enough to lend me his titanium Timeless with a couple of different plate options. I test drove that for about a week.

Didn’t like it either.

I recorded a video saying exactly that. Then I thought, let me reach out to more people, because a lot of serious wet shavers love these razors. Is it a me problem, or is this one of those situations where people talk something up but don’t genuinely feel it?

One of the people I contacted was Nick. If you’ve seen his channel, you know who he is. He was over the moon about the Timeless - told me it was phenomenal. I still couldn’t figure out what I was missing. So I went straight to the source and contacted Timeless directly. I asked if they’d loan me a razor for a proper long-term test. I fully expected them to say no, my channel is too small. They responded right away and said yes.

They sent me the stainless steel version, an open comb plate and a closed comb plate, and I’ve been running them for the last three weeks. Has it changed my point of view on these razors? Stick around.

Shopping the Timeless Website

Before we get into the shave, I want to walk through the Timeless website, because it can get confusing fast. They make razors in a lot of different materials, and each material has its own page. Not all options are available across every material, so you can’t compare everything in one place.

What I put together was a single reference sheet showing all available materials across the top, then the different blade exposures and blade caps available in each. That visual is in the video - check the timestamps if you want to follow along.

Here’s how I’d approach shopping it. Start with the metal you want. For me that’s stainless steel. Then decide what kind of shave you’re after: mild, or something with a bit more bite. If I want medium aggressive in stainless steel, I’m choosing between a solid bar or an open comb. That narrows it down quickly.

For stainless steel at medium aggressive: blade gap of 0.95 mm, blade exposure of positive 0.05.

The Customization Options

Once you’ve settled on the base configuration, Timeless has several add-ons worth knowing about.

The scalloped top cap is purely visual. It looks different, looks fancier, but Timeless is clear that it doesn’t change anything about the shave itself.

The solid bar also comes in a scalloped version. Some people in the community report feeling a slightly smoother result with it. In my own use I prefer the plain solid bar - I’d put that down to personal preference rather than any definitive performance difference.

One option I find genuinely interesting is the dual comb. The unit Timeless sent me has a plain solid bar on one side and a scalloped bar on the other. You can also get the dual comb configured as open comb on one side and closed comb on the other, which I think is a great choice for anyone who switches between the two styles regularly. That configuration adds $60 to the base price of $215.

Polishing is available, and the quality is excellent. Really top-notch. Just know that the polished finish is more prone to nicks and scratches. Timeless notes this on their site, so go in aware.

Stands are available too, but be careful here: some handles are thicker than others, the stand cost changes accordingly, and you need to make sure you’re ordering a stand that actually fits your specific handle.

What Timeless Sent Me

The open comb on this razor has a detail I noticed immediately. A lot of open combs have ridges you can feel dragging on your skin with every pass. Timeless folded the comb inward, so the open comb geometry is still there doing its job, but it won’t poke at your face. Small thing. You’ll feel the difference right away.

Loading a blade is a simple three-part process: handle, bottom cap, top cap. Drop the blade onto the top cap, hold it from the ends to confirm it’s seated properly, then drop the bottom cap and squeeze from the center while you screw the handle on. The blade tabs stick out just slightly on the sides. Nothing severe.

There’s a washer included for transportation. They say you can toss it. Since this is a loaner I need to send back in good condition, I kept it.

The Shave Setup

I’m working with two days of growth for this session.

Soap is Dark Irish Countryside from Cajun Blade, with the matching splash. Three passes planned: open comb first, then the scalloped closed comb for pass two, then the regular closed comb to finish. Blade is a once-used Persona Platinum.

A quick word on lather, because I see a lot of people get this wrong. I use roughly half a teaspoon of soap and about 20 ml of water. Build gradually - a little water, mix, a little more, mix again. What you’re after is dense. Not airy. An airy lather looks good in the bowl and fails on your face. Dense is what gives you the glide, cushion, and residual slickness you need through three passes.

First Pass: Open Comb

These razors are heavy. That weight is the whole point. You’re not pressing - you’re placing the razor on your face and guiding it. Minimal pressure. Let the weight do the cutting.

Line up the sideburns, take a couple of short strokes to confirm the angle is right and the blade is cutting, then let it slide down. The Cajun Blade soaps have solid residual slickness, which helps.

The head on this razor looks large. You’d think getting under the nose would be awkward. It isn’t. Still gets into tight spots without much trouble.

For the second and third passes, plus my full take on whether three weeks changed how I think about Timeless - the complete shave and verdict are in the video above. Thanks for watching. Hope this helps you figure out if one of these belongs in your rotation.