Thread: japonnippon

Is this guy ever going to run out of fine razors? How is this happening, and how long has it been going on? Final question: Is he a good vendor?

Thanks

There are a lot of razors to be purchased in Japan, so he will not run out soon.

Makes me feel kind of giddy.

Originally Posted by mainaman

There are a lot of razors to be purchased in Japan, so he will not run out soon.

I bought a razor from him in the past and have no complaints other than price...but I paid it

Originally Posted by shooter74743

I bought a razor from him in the past and have no complaints other than price...but I paid it

considering what he payes for most of the razors prices are pretty high.

Originally Posted by WW243

Makes me feel kind of giddy.

Why?
You can get #13 DT for a lot less here in US. Iwasaki Tamahagane Kamisori are not worth 3-4k USD, you can get one for 600-800 USD.
NOS Japanese razors pop in the classifieds on a regular basis with much more reasonable prices.

A genuine Iwasaki Tamahagne for $600-$800??? I'd like to see that.

Not available right now, but....

IWASAKI Tamahagane Echigo Munenori Shaped 58mm blade

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

A genuine Iwasaki Tamahagne for $600-$800??? I'd like to see that.

at auctions in Japan
The much more rare western Tamahagane Iwasakis go for 1000-1300 USD in NOS condition with all the paperwork and box. For ~ $800 you can get NOS western with no paperwork (HRC hardness value)

I've purchased one razor from him with no complaints. I've watched a lot of his razors and prices and (JMO), it looks like he really puts a premium on mint condition items. So some razors that are less than mint the price is a lot lower (although maybe they're still a premium).
He has some #13 DT going for about $170 - $225 and up that he's advertising as new...
But yes, agree with Stefan - if you're looking for NOS Japanese Westerns look watch the classifieds here too (specifically Zethlent's postings).