(This post was last modified: 05-09-2021, 10:13 PM by Shavemd.)
I plan on doing a side by side shave with my Tatara Maramusa, Homelike Taiga and Pearl Flexi. I have recently sold my Rex Ambassador but am familiar with its shave, using it over the past 3 plus years.
Today I did a side by side comparison of the Tatara Maramusa vs the Homelike Titanium Taiga.
The Taiga is Titanium so there might be a slight variation vs the 316 Maramusa but when I did side by side of my SS Taiga vs. the Ti Taiga the results were identical with level 1-6, the razor only goes to 5 on the Ti but it spins around approximately 2 1/2 times so 6 was a 1 spun completely around once. I sold the SS because the Ti was softer in feel and it dialed up to levels only the Rocnel Sailor surpasses.
Pre-Shave Shower
Soap ETHOS Melange de Argumes
After Shave ETHOS Melange de Argumes
Brush Tatara Badger
Blade Wizamet
Both razors set at level 4.
First pass WTG. Both razors were extremely smooth but there was slightly more blade feel on the Tatara. When finished I did a cold water rinse and both sides were DFS. The Taiga was softer in feel but both did a great job.
2nd pas XTG. Again both razors were very smooth but this tim I had slightly more blade feel from the Taiga. Cold water rinse and the Taiga side seemed slightly more complete, I probably could have done a few touch ups and have been done, the Maramusa felt like I needed a full 3rd pass.
3rd pas ATG. Again the Taiga had slightly more blade feel but both razors were extremely smooth going ATG. Cold water rinse and I was BBS on both sides. I did an alum block test and both sides felt very much the same with a little sting near the Adam’s apple. Post shave serum and it was a great shave.
My final thoughts.
Both razors gave extremely smooth shaves with BBS results. The Taiga has many more levels to go vs the Maramusa which has only one,
The Maramusa is an ingenious design that requires no spring.
Both of these razors are 3 piece for blade loading but can easily be torn apart for deep cleaning.
In my opinion if you prefer a mild to mid aggressive razor I would get the Maramusa, however, if you want to dial up your razor for maximum aggressiveness, I would get the Taiga.
Both of these razors are in the $3-400 range in SS when you include shipping on the Taiga. So in a few days I will compare the Maramusa to the Flexi Pearl, which is an all brass razor costing $80.
This is only my opinion on the comparison and your technique and beard may be different so your results may be different, but I hope this helps some of you as you travel thru the Rabbit hole.
Today I did a side by side comparison of the Tatara Maramusa vs the Homelike Titanium Taiga.
The Taiga is Titanium so there might be a slight variation vs the 316 Maramusa but when I did side by side of my SS Taiga vs. the Ti Taiga the results were identical with level 1-6, the razor only goes to 5 on the Ti but it spins around approximately 2 1/2 times so 6 was a 1 spun completely around once. I sold the SS because the Ti was softer in feel and it dialed up to levels only the Rocnel Sailor surpasses.
Pre-Shave Shower
Soap ETHOS Melange de Argumes
After Shave ETHOS Melange de Argumes
Brush Tatara Badger
Blade Wizamet
Both razors set at level 4.
First pass WTG. Both razors were extremely smooth but there was slightly more blade feel on the Tatara. When finished I did a cold water rinse and both sides were DFS. The Taiga was softer in feel but both did a great job.
2nd pas XTG. Again both razors were very smooth but this tim I had slightly more blade feel from the Taiga. Cold water rinse and the Taiga side seemed slightly more complete, I probably could have done a few touch ups and have been done, the Maramusa felt like I needed a full 3rd pass.
3rd pas ATG. Again the Taiga had slightly more blade feel but both razors were extremely smooth going ATG. Cold water rinse and I was BBS on both sides. I did an alum block test and both sides felt very much the same with a little sting near the Adam’s apple. Post shave serum and it was a great shave.
My final thoughts.
Both razors gave extremely smooth shaves with BBS results. The Taiga has many more levels to go vs the Maramusa which has only one,
The Maramusa is an ingenious design that requires no spring.
Both of these razors are 3 piece for blade loading but can easily be torn apart for deep cleaning.
In my opinion if you prefer a mild to mid aggressive razor I would get the Maramusa, however, if you want to dial up your razor for maximum aggressiveness, I would get the Taiga.
Both of these razors are in the $3-400 range in SS when you include shipping on the Taiga. So in a few days I will compare the Maramusa to the Flexi Pearl, which is an all brass razor costing $80.
This is only my opinion on the comparison and your technique and beard may be different so your results may be different, but I hope this helps some of you as you travel thru the Rabbit hole.