As I mentioned a little while ago I was lucky enough to receive a open comb Tatara Masamune stainless razor as a gift from Tatara Razors, and – as the ones who have kept track of my SOTD posts will know – used it continuously for three weeks with three different blades. Given that experience, and some time to think, what follows is my opinions and review.
Continue readingRazor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Shark Super Chrome
Brush: Vie-Long #13051M
Lather: Jabonman Mediterráno L.E. BullGoose
Aftershave: Nivea Cooling After Shave Balm
Additional Care: Alum Block & BullDog Original Beard Balm
Razor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Shark Super Chrome
Brush: Omega #10048
Lather: Arko Shavestick
Aftershave: BullDog Original Aftershave Balm
Additional Care: Alum Block & BullDog Original Beard Balm
Razor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Shark Super Chrome
Brush: Semogue TSN LE 2012
Pre-Shave: The Lavish Gentleman Natural Strength Oil Cleanser
Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Peppermint & Rosemary
Aftershave: Myrsol Aqua Balsamica
Additional Care: Alum Block & Gentlemen of Sweden Original Beard Oil
Razor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: Artesania Romera Manchurian Badger, imitation horn
Pre-Shave: The Lavish Gentleman Natural Strength Oil Cleanser
Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Lemongrass & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Myrsol Aqua De Limón
Additional Care: Alum Block & BullDog Original Beard Balm
Razor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: Brush Experimental Alpha
Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Aftershave: BullDog Sensitive Aftershave Balm
Additional Care: Alum Block & BullDog Original Beard Oil
Razor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: Vie-Long #12705B
Pre-Shave: The Lavish Gentleman Natural Strength Oil Cleanser
Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Pine & Cedarwood
Aftershave: Myrsol Aqua Balsamica
Additional Care: Alum Block, & Gentlemen of Sweden Original Beard Oil
Razor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Badger
Lather: Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum Soap
Aftershave: Nivea Cooling After Shave Balm
Additional Care: Alum Block, BullDog Original Beard Balm, & Pereira Shavery Boomerang Beard Comb
Razor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless
Brush: Vie-Long #14033
Pre-Shave: The Lavish Gentleman Natural Strength Oil Cleanser
Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
Aftershave: BullDog Sensitive Aftershave Balm
Additional Care: Alum Block, Gentlemen of Sweden Original Beard Oil, & Pereira Shavery Boomerang Beard Comb
Razor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless
Brush: Vie-Long #13051M
Pre-Shave: The Lavish Gentleman Natural Strength Oil Cleanser
Lather: Pereira Shavery Orange Blossom w/ activated charcoal
Aftershave: Proraso Liquid Cream After Shave
Additional Care: Alum Block & BullDog Original Beard Balm
My initial impression that the Masamune is a mild razors is not far of the mark, it did a good job of taming the Feather blade – a blade I haven’t seen eye to eye with for a long time. The balance is good, handle provided me with a secure grip, and the design of the base plate and handle gives a reasonable large contact surface between the two while making sure no excess stress is placed on the threads.