HomelikeShaving Taiga Adjustable Razor tester....

I guess they are having the same supply problems there as we are here with certain things? but who knows
thanks for the heads up tho.

As far as a bejweled Titanium version who are the targeted audience preteen girls with matching jeweled phone cases ? I think that would be a big mistake.

Guilty as charged. Tee Hee!

TLDR: James Dufour had better pull his finger out, because some rivals have caught up.


This is by no means a cheap razor. So I was always nervous about a blind buy.
Turns out I had nothing to worry about. Remarkable first shave, really.

Set it on 5 for two full passes, face and neck....then 2 XTG passes on neck at 3 setting.

Comfort:

This razor to me is all about comfort....with efficiency in spades.
The blade feel was there on 5 but never threatening. The ability to buff on 3 in the neck area
was a godsend. Usually the neck protests but this was like butter.

So 9/10 for comfort.

Efficiency:

I would be happy if I could leave it at 5 and forget it. Results were somewhere in the area of a 
1.45/1.55 WR2. But I will need to monitor and see how long the effects last. There will be plenty of
time to play around, so Im in no rush.

Relative Efficiency for 5 setting: 9/10


Shave Angle:

I usually find this within the first 2 strokes and this time was no different. Interestingly enough, I found 
the optimum angle was had by leaning towards riding the cap (not something I usually do). Still this is first 
use, so I may change my view. I love the audio on this razor.... somewhat like the high pitched whine you 
hear when a jet begins to accelerate on the runway (imagine the razor version of that sound, in short bursts).


Construction & Finish:

I like the mirror polish on this piece, lots of attention paid to underside of top cap, which many don't care 
about. The components came apart easily but I had some trouble with the threads while screwing the 
adjustment knob...most probably my fault as the pieces were wet. The adjustment knob had loads of tension,
and I never felt that I would dislodge the setting mid shave...mine was rock solid, although I don't know what may
happen if the spring gets loose over time. Speaking of spring, I kinda panicked because I couldn't find mine even though
the adjustment was flawless. Upon close inspection it is so tightly wedged in there one may need to use some encouragement 
to pry it out...Think I'll leave it in and avoid any risk of scratching the mirror surface.

The polish on my piece easily beats Wolfman's brushed Ti (obviously)....and when I question the high price of this razor,
I can see that they have spent a lot of time on the polishing. 

Finish: 9/10

All in all, this razor answers my earlier search of "razor with most efficiency and least blade feel" (it is in there among the settings). 

Yayyyy!

TLDR: James Dufour had better pull his finger out, because some rivals have caught up.


This is by no means a cheap razor. So I was always nervous about a blind buy.
Turns out I had nothing to worry about. Remarkable first shave, really.

Set it on 5 for two full passes, face and neck....then 2 XTG passes on neck at 3 setting.

Comfort:

This razor to me is all about comfort....with efficiency in spades.
The blade feel was there on 5 but never threatening. The ability to buff on 3 in the neck area
was a godsend. Usually the neck protests but this was like butter.

So 9/10 for comfort.

Efficiency:

I would be happy if I could leave it at 5 and forget it. Results were somewhere in the area of a 
1.45/1.55 WR2. But I will need to monitor and see how long the effects last. There will be plenty of
time to play around, so Im in no rush.

Relative Efficiency for 5 setting: 9/10


Shave Angle:

I usually find this within the first 2 strokes and this time was no different. Interestingly enough, I found 
the optimum angle was had by leaning towards riding the cap (not something I usually do). Still this is first 
use, so I may change my view. I love the audio on this razor.... somewhat like the high pitched whine you 
hear when a jet begins to accelerate on the runway (imagine the razor version of that sound, in short bursts).


Construction & Finish:

I like the mirror polish on this piece, lots of attention paid to underside of top cap, which many don't care 
about. The components came apart easily but I had some trouble with the threads while screwing the 
adjustment knob...most probably my fault as the pieces were wet. The adjustment knob had loads of tension,
and I never felt that I would dislodge the setting mid shave...mine was rock solid, although I don't know what may
happen if the spring gets loose over time. Speaking of spring, I kinda panicked because I couldn't find mine even though
the adjustment was flawless. Upon close inspection it is so tightly wedged in there one may need to use some encouragement 
to pry it out...Think I'll leave it in and avoid any risk of scratching the mirror surface.

The polish on my piece easily beats Wolfman's brushed Ti (obviously)....and when I question the high price of this razor,
I can see that they have spent a lot of time on the polishing. 

Finish: 9/10

All in all, this razor answers my earlier search of "razor with most efficiency and least blade feel" (it is in there among the settings). 

Yayyyy!

That's a piece of kit. The Bling-Bling! is something I wouldn't go for but, it does give it a unique look. Shave wise though, only the sailor has been its equal and being a bit more efficient. The Taiga though is an unbelievably smooth shaver and in Ti, I can only imagine that face feel is taken to another level.

Congrats on the acquisition......

The Bling-Bling! is something I wouldn't go for but, it does give it a unique look.

True....I don't even notice the stones but I have a feeling that since there were only
4-5 of these made, they lavished some premium attention on them. For example, when
I was checking on the status, the guy said they were still in the jeweller's workshop.

I can see it in the level of polish, as well as the tautness on the gap adjusting knob...I value
those things more than the stones, TBH. It's a good looking razor, no doubt. Happy with it.

TLDR: James Dufour had better pull his finger out, because some rivals have caught up.

The polish on my piece easily beats Wolfman's brushed Ti (obviously)....and when I question the high price of this razor,
I can see that they have spent a lot of time on the polishing. 

It beats my Wolfman's polished Ti, too. Might be partial polished.

I have the first generation stainless and I bought the extra Ti handle unfortunately I prefer it in all stainless from a balance point. I hope down the road they come out with a more subdued full Ti version since my experience is I prefer My Ti versions of razors like the WR2 and Blackbird


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I have the first generation stainless and I bought the extra Ti handle unfortunately I prefer it in all stainless from a balance point. I hope down the road they come out with a more subdued full Ti version since my experience is I prefer My Ti versions of razors like the WR2 and Blackbird

Yea, usually Im always kvetching about heavy razors, but I this case I wouldn't mind if the Taiga Ti put on about 15-20 gms....it's currently 61gm.

I am pretty sure if you write to them they will make you one in a subdued Ti...after all, its less work for them

I just got an email from them and word is the next Ti Taigas will be available in mid to late October.

I know this has been covered but can a current Ti owner chime in with what is the max you can open this
razor up to....how many revolutions from the 1 mark?