RAZOR

A fabulous, V8 of a razor that is super smooth, and just did a wipeout job on two days' growth with a Russian-made King C. Gillette blade. I use a number of aluminum/light razors, so the Masamune's weight takes a minor adjustment when I switch, but a light touch and a vigorous face brush lathering with a highly moisturizing shaving soap or paste, and the combination makes short order of highly effective cleanup.

I recently purchased a Masamune and could not be happier with it. It's truly a thing of engineering beauty. Super smooth to shave with, produces excellent results after two passes. My only other razor is a Rockwell 6S, and the Masamune is a very different experience. The closest plate on the 6s to the Masamune is probably a 5, but the feel and efficiency is very different - the Masamune is more efficient while being similarly smooth.

superb razor,I used it the day I got it and wow,this rasor is super smooth and super efficient,I had about 4 days growth and I only needed two passes for a very smooth shave,the quality of this razor is excellent,and it looks really good,I bought the Masamune Nodachi razor in dark,and am so glad I have,best razor I have got.

Okay so ordered the Masumune Nodachi razor after watching Kevy shaves on YT. First shave was stunning. In my collection have a Gillette Fatboy, Gillette Redtip, Merkur Slant and ES Outlaw. I only use Feather blades, nothing else is as smooth for me. Have used lots of different creams, but am now pretty much settled on Proraso Green and Red.I have been wet shaving for over 15 years. First shave was with supplied Feather blade, Proraso Green pre-shave and Proraso Green shave cream, almond sized dollop whipped up using Kent BK2 brush in an Aesop shave bowl. 1 pass WTG, 1 ATG and touch up! This is a very smooth razor, blade gap would indicate otherwise but be careful not to apply any pressure let the blade do the work, let it rest against your face. Stunning shave mowed through 5 days growth effortlessly, that I had save up for this shave. I have thick stubble which grows quickly, I shave every day. For those with not have such thick stubble I would say go with the Masumune as this may be a little too aggressive for you. The shave for me was like a mix between a slant and the outlaw but oh so smooth and about 10-15% more efficient. Make sure your cream is slick and cushioning, take your time making a nice thick lather. Highly recommended for those with thick stubble. The balance is perfect and those dimples provide sufficient grip, it did not slip once. Love the massive lather channels, easily rinse out. Gorgeous finish, worth every penny. Pressure wise let it glide across the face, if you can feel the blade there is too much pressure. Great modern take on the DE razor, stunning design and stunning finish, exquisitely made. Stunning shave. Well done Team Tatara !

I own 50 Stainless Steel Razor and now the Masamune Nodachi, I say ; wow, wow, wow, wow, a wonderful shaver, very good, a very good purchase. 5 Sterne !!