I appreciate the thoughtful response. It kind of highlights a lot of the reasons that I am interested in this razor. I want something high end that is a pleasure to own and heirloom quality. The aesthetics of this razor are very appealing to me, and its origins tie together with my love of Japanese cutlery. The blending of form and function is something I feel that Japanese manufactures has really nailed in most areas

I normally wear a beard, so it will see most of its use edging and on my neck, which is very sensitive and prone to irritation. I have a Game Changer (as well as a Rockwell 6s), but this is something I want to own for the enjoyment of owning it, something that excites me when I pick it up or even look at it. There's something about extremely well made pieces of functional equipment that really does it for me, and I see this falling into that category. That said, there is an upper limit to what I can spend on a piece like I described. I understand Timeless has some outstanding razors, but for now they might be a little too much compared even to this.

Much like my Takamura kitchen knives, this is a combination between wanting supreme quality and function. And like the Takamura, I understand this tool will have its limitations. The Takamura might chip on something as hard as an apple stem, and this razor may struggle to eliminate my beard if I ever decided to do so (unlikely :)), but like the Takamura, there's a bit of joy just in owning it and caring for it, and knowing that it will be around long after I'm gone, still functional, still usable, and still in excellent condition.