Got to try the Taiga today and I have to say I am very impressed.
I don’t think I will add much to what has already been said but, here we go with some fist impressions.
Very nicely built and considering it was a prototype it is just great.
Easy to setup and configure. Something that I very much appreciate is its wide adjustment range.
Started the shave at 1 and soon move on to 3.
That gave me a very efficient, smooth shave with virtually no blade feel at all. Lovely.
The whole shave was fantastic, close, and smooth. I tend to judge razors on it second pass and pickups and the Tiaga was just amazing.
The alum block was silent all over and the aftershave not even a mild burn!!!
Looks like the Permasharp is a lovely match for this razor.
Having had a rex and after trying the Tiaga they are miles apart. I sold my Rex because there was too much blade feel for the closeness it gave. However, this razor is the opposite, very smooth and close with very little blade feel.
So far, I love it.
More thoughts as the week progresses.
Greetings from Santa Rosa, CA