Closed Completed: Pass Around - Tatara Masamune Razor

It was a cracking razor thanks mate.

After recently purchasing a Hone Type15 from a forum member and then after trying the Tatara also, I'm finding I tend to prefer a heavier razor and the Tatara is quite light compared to what I'm used to (Timeless Bronze OC mostly).

However it was enjoyable to use and gave a fantastic irritation free shave when I paired it up with a Gillette 7 o'clock SP blade. Despite it being lighter than I'm used to I would happily include one in my rotation due to its performance.

For now, I've cleaned it up and re-boxed it again for Benz3ne, so it should be going out today in the post on my lunch break. I'll update when it's gone.

Thanks for including me in this pass around, really appreciate it.

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RECEIVED!
Thank you.

  1. sɐǝɹpu∀/riverrun (ATG/TSR)
  2. Blademonkey (TSR)
  3. carbold (ATG/TSR)
  4. Rowlers (ATG)
  5. Salv (ATG)
  6. Holyzeus (ATG)
  7. Barry Giddens (TSR)
  8. ajc347 (ATG)
  9. Mikey J (ATG)
  10. p.b (ATG)
  11. Tomhstorey (ATG)
  12. Wayne Pritchard/2hot 2trot (TSR/ATG)
  13. Boru62 (ATG)
  14. ManicDee (ATG)
  15. Andymc133 (ATG)
  16. bagman (TSR)
  17. Celar36 (ATG/TSR)
  18. Nosdoh (TSR)
  19. Benz3ne (TSR)
  20. fixedwheel (TSR)
  21. nolisco (TSR)
  22. Simonfend (TSR)
  23. Bikerjohn (TSR)
  24. Looney12345 (ATG)
  25. Steven_Jagger (TSR)
  26. ScOtt (ATG)
The list is closed.
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Last night;
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Tatara Masamune
Ladas (#1)
OSP

First use of the Tatara with thanks to the generous pass-around. I couldn't have done things more incorrectly. I bathed beforehand, didn't quite wet my face enough before trying to lather up, didn't have quite a damp enough brush and subsequently the lather was beyond sub-par. Yet somehow, still something of a mystery to me, I had an impeccable shave. One pass and a couple of minor touch-ups and I had a belter of a shave. I'm still smooth this morning.
This definitely warrants attempt two tomorrow with a, hopefully, more successful lather.
I love the presentation and build quality. Both are fantastic and it slots together so neatly. Weight is great for me and blade feel is a little low but I cannot fault the efficiency of this. If all good continues I could happily grab one and use only this herein.
 
Enjoy!

  1. sɐǝɹpu∀/riverrun (ATG/TSR)
  2. Blademonkey (TSR)
  3. carbold (ATG/TSR)
  4. Rowlers (ATG)
  5. Salv (ATG)
  6. Holyzeus (ATG)
  7. Barry Giddens (TSR)
  8. ajc347 (ATG)
  9. Mikey J (ATG)
  10. p.b (ATG)
  11. Tomhstorey (ATG)
  12. Wayne Pritchard/2hot 2trot (TSR/ATG)
  13. Boru62 (ATG)
  14. ManicDee (ATG)
  15. Andymc133 (ATG)
  16. bagman (TSR)
  17. Celar36 (ATG/TSR)
  18. Nosdoh (TSR)
  19. Benz3ne (TSR)
  20. fixedwheel (TSR)
  21. nolisco (TSR)
  22. Simonfend (TSR)
  23. Bikerjohn (TSR)
  24. Looney12345 (ATG)
  25. Steven_Jagger (TSR)
  26. ScOtt (ATG)
The list is closed.
Legend: Waiting, Currently with, Completed Pulled out
 
Morning

Sorry I've been a bit quiet on this one, been a bit nutty this month!

I'm just about done with the Tatara Masamune, and ready to pass it onto @nolisco, so have dropped a PM over for address details

What can I say? Well, it is definitely a ting of beauty. The precision, and the quality of finish are outstanding. I like the chice between straight bar and open comb, and found I preferred the open comb. It is beautifully presented, and the heft makes it sit nicely in the hand.

I started off with my goto blade, Personna Med-Prep, in the straight bar, and have to say that I just found it a little mild for me, and was relying on the slickness of the soap to go over the same areas a bit too much.

Switched it up to a Feather, and found that better, and better again with the Feather in the open comb.

Slight panic at the thought of only being able to select from one blade type though! :) Bit like the thought of only being able to use one soap or brush!

So, great to try, but not a must-have for me. I think there are too many razors on my shelf that I would reach for first, but we are all different.

Thanks to @Paul from Connaught for putting the razor into the pass-around, and for Andreas (@riverrun) for co-ordinating it.

Cheers again, John
 
I've just realised that, much to my embarrassment, the stand is still in my possession. Please could whomever has the pass around, or whomever is next to receive it, contact me and I'll send it off pronto!

My apologies guys!
:)
Happens to the best of us.
The razor is briefly in limbo due to people being busy and other people not being responsive while other people are away.
It's briefly stuck - I'll let you know where to send that lovely stand once things are moving again - or watch this thread.
 
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