Sorry, I am going with Muramasa. I have reasons, you need a milder razor.
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Two exceptional razors! They share some great traits. One of the best and most unique is that they both clamp the blade very well and provide much higher blade rigidity than the average adjustable. I don't know if that matters to you, but it is very important to me.
I have one of these, but just because I have it does not mean it would be better for you. How aggressive do you like? My impression is that the Osprey will go higher. However, all the Tatara razors are more efficient than their specs would have you believe, so don't underestimate the Muramasa.
These are two premium razors, you can't make a bad choice!
I will work on mine soon, I tend to procrastinate when it comes to taxes as I usually owe them money.
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Donations, PIFs, and Loans to your Nephew Corey is Tax Deductable Up to 1k a year I believe Uncle Cajohnness!
I'll take a straight razor from you
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Weekend Shave
3/9/24
DFS Shave
Tech with Lasta Intergalatic Handle
Synthetic with Intergalatic Handle
Cloud Blade (Thanks Uncle Lasta)
Venture Soap (My Fav Soap so far)
Cloud Blade cuts quite well on the WTG + XTG pass, during the ATG pass, it doesn't perform quite as well as others I have used. Is it fair to rate it this way, if I have to do more than 2 passes ATG especially on the mustache area, I would put it below other blades who are able to complete the task in 1 or 2 passes.
Almost BBS on face and DFS on neck!
Happy Weekend Everyone!
3/9/24
DFS Shave
Tech with Lasta Intergalatic Handle
Synthetic with Intergalatic Handle
Cloud Blade (Thanks Uncle Lasta)
Venture Soap (My Fav Soap so far)
Cloud Blade cuts quite well on the WTG + XTG pass, during the ATG pass, it doesn't perform quite as well as others I have used. Is it fair to rate it this way, if I have to do more than 2 passes ATG especially on the mustache area, I would put it below other blades who are able to complete the task in 1 or 2 passes.
Almost BBS on face and DFS on neck!
Happy Weekend Everyone!
My experience with Clouds is similar. Comfortable but not especially sharp. Although not tuggy, just less effective.
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I must find a way to have @tomas1870 give me a good deal on his Muramasa! or trade with your new fan @BigAlVista
Hold on a minute! why do I need a milder razor? Are you calling me noob shaver still after 6 months of intense training!
I did mine about three weeks ago. Got a refund from the feds. Had to pay the state.
An excellent set of players there, nephew Corey.
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3/10/24
Futur w/ GSB (4? uses)
Badger Brush
AS + Balm
Tabac
With APB sneakily implying that I am still a n00b shaver, I decided to use the most aggressive razor I have. Unsure of how long I have the GSB sitting out, quite a bit of oxidation, so I decided to use it today and bin it. Had another blade on standby just in case.
I went level 6 for my WTG and XTG pass and then level 3 for the ATG pass. Everything went smoothly when I finished all 3 passes, feeling around, touchups are needed, it was during the touchups that I got around 6 weepers, 5 tiny ones and 1 small on my neck there was no pain, just surprised I did so well up until the touchups.
I almost got BBS, some stubbles left on underjaw and neck, about 95% BBS, no discomfort when I apply on AS and balm, very minor irritation during the Good Burn of the AS.
Happy Shavings everyone!
Strange findings : My autocorrect likes to change "long" to "old", when I reread my 2nd sentence, I wrote how old I have the GSB instead of how long
Futur w/ GSB (4? uses)
Badger Brush
AS + Balm
Tabac
With APB sneakily implying that I am still a n00b shaver, I decided to use the most aggressive razor I have. Unsure of how long I have the GSB sitting out, quite a bit of oxidation, so I decided to use it today and bin it. Had another blade on standby just in case.
I went level 6 for my WTG and XTG pass and then level 3 for the ATG pass. Everything went smoothly when I finished all 3 passes, feeling around, touchups are needed, it was during the touchups that I got around 6 weepers, 5 tiny ones and 1 small on my neck there was no pain, just surprised I did so well up until the touchups.
I almost got BBS, some stubbles left on underjaw and neck, about 95% BBS, no discomfort when I apply on AS and balm, very minor irritation during the Good Burn of the AS.
Happy Shavings everyone!
Strange findings : My autocorrect likes to change "long" to "old", when I reread my 2nd sentence, I wrote how old I have the GSB instead of how long
nOOb!
You fell for my Jedi mind trick, now go buy a Muramasa.
You fell for my Jedi mind trick, now go buy a Muramasa.
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Really wanted to test a few adjustable before I made my purchase!
I can get a 30 day trial with Blackland, not sure about Murasama, Rex, and some Gillettes Fatboy, Slim, etc.
Pondering on the question of : I have the Futur, would I need another adjustable or would I even use an adjustable daily? Not really often I go days between shaves and what little razors I own, they work thus far.
"Jedi Mode Activated : Blocks out Enablers, including the GSB Cult Master"
Save me Uncle Boris! GSB arrows are flying towards me, let me share your hiding spot!
I can get a 30 day trial with Blackland, not sure about Murasama, Rex, and some Gillettes Fatboy, Slim, etc.
Pondering on the question of : I have the Futur, would I need another adjustable or would I even use an adjustable daily? Not really often I go days between shaves and what little razors I own, they work thus far.
"Jedi Mode Activated : Blocks out Enablers, including the GSB Cult Master"
Save me Uncle Boris! GSB arrows are flying towards me, let me share your hiding spot!
lasta
Blade Biter
The absolute hardest part is satiating curiosity. You really do have to try something yourself.
For me, I've owned a Slim for 17 years, I adjusted it twice.
Negative. You will go to Toshii station to sell your Merkur Futur, there's a few guys over there who could really use a shave, their quite scruffy looking.
Then you will go to the Degaba system, there will meet Blackland. You will meat a Jedi master there, a great warrior, named Shane. And you will purchase an Osprey razor from him, and you will deliver your humble bow before you leave.
No more quitter talk. And.................................
GSB! GSB! GSB! GSB! You got blood on your face, ya big disgrace, waving your razor all over the place. We will, we will, GSB! Heck ya woooooweeeee!
lasta
Blade Biter
You chant GSB with the voice of an angel! Care to join our little club?Negative. You will go to Toshii station to sell your Merkur Futur, there's a few guys over there who could really use a shave, their quite scruffy looking.
Then you will go to the Degaba system, there will meet Blackland. You will meat a Jedi master there, a great warrior, named Shane. And you will purchase an Osprey razor from him, and you will deliver your humble bow before you leave.
No more quitter talk. And.................................
GSB! GSB! GSB! GSB! You got blood on your face, ya big disgrace, waving your razor all over the place. We will, we will, GSB! Heck ya woooooweeeee!
Young Padawan, I can help with a pivot
A Wolfman Razor is cheaper than an Osprey and you don't have to adjust it!! Plus waiting on the list for 3 months either lets you kick the decision down the road or lets the RAD pass!
What is going on here? Am I living in the twilight zone?Negative. You will go to Toshii station to sell your Merkur Futur, there's a few guys over there who could really use a shave, their quite scruffy looking.
Then you will go to the Degaba system, there will meet Blackland. You will meat a Jedi master there, a great warrior, named Shane. And you will purchase an Osprey razor from him, and you will deliver your humble bow before you leave.
No more quitter talk. And.................................
GSB! GSB! GSB! GSB! You got blood on your face, ya big disgrace, waving your razor all over the place. We will, we will, GSB! Heck ya woooooweeeee!
No @Star_Wahl_Clipper_Treker will not join your little "club". @Star_Wahl_Clipper_Treker do not fall for the bait and switch tactics.
