Tim, I'd be hard pressed to choose a favorite razor between my Iwasaki Tamahagane and my custom Zowada. While one shaves like no other in my collection, the other produces an excellent shave in addition to being the an exceptionally beautiful razor that I'll always treasure. One thing I've enjoyed about this hobby is that there is always something new to learn, and I'm impressed with some of your new adventures and your obvious enjoyment in them.