LAMBDA RAZORS NEW SE RAZOR – THE BRONTES (FIRST SHAVE)
As I have mentioned before, I was fortunate to be a beta tester of the Brontes. Below are my initial views of the razor. Please keep in mind that I am not an engineer and my measurements are done with whatever tools I had at hand.
BRONTES. What is with the name? Keeping with Theo’s Greek mythology bent, the name Brontes is for one of the Cyclops. Actually, it is pretty clever, Cyclops, one eye, a single eye (SE) named for a single edge (SE) razor.
Initially, the appearance of the razor continues the line of beautifully crafted and Greek inspired razors that Lambda has presented. The razor is aesthetically beautiful. My razor is the Titanium version, meaning all measurements and opinions are only based on that metal. The handle is crafted like a work of art. It is tapered and has a hole in the bottom of the handle to accommodate a stand made just for the razor. The stand is an optional purchase. The head of the razor is minimalist in it’s design but continues to incorporate the Greek theme.
Measurements:
The Handle is 90 mm long. It weighs 34 grams and is easy to hold and use.
The Head is 12 grams, making the entire razor 46 grams. This weight is comparable to the Vector Ti and the Amakuni Ti. It is less than the La Faulx Ti.
It has a NEGATIVE blade exposure, a first for Lambda and the blade gap is 57 mm.
The Stand is 43 mm square and weighs 164 grams. The stand, if purchased, comes in the same cardboard box as the razor.
As with the Ares and the Athena, the Brontes comes in its’ own unique box.
All razors contain a serialized year, metal and number on the base plate.
THE SHAVE
This was my first shave and I will need more time with it. I have only had one other negative exposure razor and that didn’t work out well. As such, I did have some initial apprehension as to the quality of shave I would get with the Brontes. As it turns out, I had nothing about which to worry. Some personal notes on me. I am a daily shaver and all my razors are Titanium. I have old man whiskers, although I prefer to call them matured stubble.
I used Ethos soap and the Feather Pro AC blade (1). With the first stroke, I stopped to make sure I was using the correct side of the razor and then checked to make certain I had a blade in the razor. Yes, it is that smooth. I always do a 3 pass shave with minimal buffing. The razor sailed through the WTG pass. The XTG pass was no different, removing the stubble with ease. But, the true test was the ATG pass. This one is always a bit tricky for me. I can’t tell you how great this pass was. NO blade feel, NO discomfort and NO stubble. I rinsed and kept checking for remnants of beard, ZIP, NADA, NOTHING. I was done. I checked and there were no bleeders or nicks. Now the alum test. No burn or discomfort at all.
The handle is thin, my guess is about 11-12 mm at its widest. There was no issue in holding the razor due to all the ornamental designs creating friction. The razor is well balanced with the majority of the weight being toward the head.
The final test is longevity. My normal shaves can last between 9-13 hours.
I found that a shallow angle is the best for this razor, but it does have the ability to be efficient and comfortable even at a bit steeper angle.
SUMMARY
After only one shave, I have found the Brontes to be as comfortable as the La Faulx Classic but more efficient.
In my opinion, it is just as efficient as the Vector with La Faulx comfort.
The Brontes proved to be as maneuverable as the Amakuni and Vector.
So, the Brontes is, to me, more efficient than the Amakuni and La Faulx, more comfortable than the Vector and just as maneuverable as the Amakuni and the Vector.
Bottom Line: The Brontes, in utilizing efficiency and comfort is the BEST combination of all the razors mentioned above. Yes, I am a fan and still a Lambda Fan Boy.
REMEMBER YMMV ALWAYS APPLIES.
I have attached some pictures of the razor and comparisons to the other SE razors I have.
As I have mentioned before, I was fortunate to be a beta tester of the Brontes. Below are my initial views of the razor. Please keep in mind that I am not an engineer and my measurements are done with whatever tools I had at hand.
BRONTES. What is with the name? Keeping with Theo’s Greek mythology bent, the name Brontes is for one of the Cyclops. Actually, it is pretty clever, Cyclops, one eye, a single eye (SE) named for a single edge (SE) razor.
Initially, the appearance of the razor continues the line of beautifully crafted and Greek inspired razors that Lambda has presented. The razor is aesthetically beautiful. My razor is the Titanium version, meaning all measurements and opinions are only based on that metal. The handle is crafted like a work of art. It is tapered and has a hole in the bottom of the handle to accommodate a stand made just for the razor. The stand is an optional purchase. The head of the razor is minimalist in it’s design but continues to incorporate the Greek theme.
Measurements:
The Handle is 90 mm long. It weighs 34 grams and is easy to hold and use.
The Head is 12 grams, making the entire razor 46 grams. This weight is comparable to the Vector Ti and the Amakuni Ti. It is less than the La Faulx Ti.
It has a NEGATIVE blade exposure, a first for Lambda and the blade gap is 57 mm.
The Stand is 43 mm square and weighs 164 grams. The stand, if purchased, comes in the same cardboard box as the razor.
As with the Ares and the Athena, the Brontes comes in its’ own unique box.
All razors contain a serialized year, metal and number on the base plate.
THE SHAVE
This was my first shave and I will need more time with it. I have only had one other negative exposure razor and that didn’t work out well. As such, I did have some initial apprehension as to the quality of shave I would get with the Brontes. As it turns out, I had nothing about which to worry. Some personal notes on me. I am a daily shaver and all my razors are Titanium. I have old man whiskers, although I prefer to call them matured stubble.
I used Ethos soap and the Feather Pro AC blade (1). With the first stroke, I stopped to make sure I was using the correct side of the razor and then checked to make certain I had a blade in the razor. Yes, it is that smooth. I always do a 3 pass shave with minimal buffing. The razor sailed through the WTG pass. The XTG pass was no different, removing the stubble with ease. But, the true test was the ATG pass. This one is always a bit tricky for me. I can’t tell you how great this pass was. NO blade feel, NO discomfort and NO stubble. I rinsed and kept checking for remnants of beard, ZIP, NADA, NOTHING. I was done. I checked and there were no bleeders or nicks. Now the alum test. No burn or discomfort at all.
The handle is thin, my guess is about 11-12 mm at its widest. There was no issue in holding the razor due to all the ornamental designs creating friction. The razor is well balanced with the majority of the weight being toward the head.
The final test is longevity. My normal shaves can last between 9-13 hours.
I found that a shallow angle is the best for this razor, but it does have the ability to be efficient and comfortable even at a bit steeper angle.
SUMMARY
After only one shave, I have found the Brontes to be as comfortable as the La Faulx Classic but more efficient.
In my opinion, it is just as efficient as the Vector with La Faulx comfort.
The Brontes proved to be as maneuverable as the Amakuni and Vector.
So, the Brontes is, to me, more efficient than the Amakuni and La Faulx, more comfortable than the Vector and just as maneuverable as the Amakuni and the Vector.
Bottom Line: The Brontes, in utilizing efficiency and comfort is the BEST combination of all the razors mentioned above. Yes, I am a fan and still a Lambda Fan Boy.
REMEMBER YMMV ALWAYS APPLIES.
I have attached some pictures of the razor and comparisons to the other SE razors I have.
