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For once I find that the bottle does the scent and feel of this AS justice. Both a pleasure to look at and to use.

Soap: Proraso
Razor: "Solgen" from Kanayama Strop Co.
AS: Shiseido "Basala"
Result: Amazing. This razor is everything I had hoped for, and then some more. I am officially addicted to Japanese...

Its a lot heavier and bigger than you'd think from the pictures. I think its actually bigger than any razor I own. I'll do a comparison shot when i get home.

Thank you Robert, the scales are a red lava Acrylic, in some spots almost see-through with pearlescent swirls in it. As far as blade size, its about 2 inches long and almost a full 8/8 on one side...

Cream: Trumpers Limes + Proraso + a drop of glycerin
Razor: Folding Kamisori "Wakami"
AS: Shiseido "Basala"
Result: I waited a week or more to try this razor, and did not shave in anticipation of...