Thread: So Many Blades From Japan

Originally Posted by MikeT

That makes a lot of sense.
It also goes with what RezDog was saying, if there are a bunch of people getting shaved, then laws passed similar to here concerning sanitation (new blades no re-use) then the old blades would need to be sold...

Is that really the law over there?

Certainly in the UK many barbers still use a disposable razor for tidying the neck area after a haircut - however, they keep them in barbicide and use the same blade over and over. The point of my question is, if that's acceptable why should it not be considered acceptable for a straight? The conclusion is that a disposable is just so much easier.

Going back to TheBigSpendur's post - there are some videos of Japanese ladies having a full facial trim using Feather type razors rather than traditional ones.

Originally Posted by UKRob

Is that really the law over there?

Certainly in the UK many barbers still use a disposable razor for tidying the neck area after a haircut - however, they keep them in barbicide and use the same blade over and over. The point of my question is, if that's acceptable why should it not be considered acceptable for a straight? The conclusion is that a disposable is just so much easier.

Going back to TheBigSpendur's post - there are some videos of Japanese ladies having a full facial trim using Feather type razors rather than traditional ones.

Here the Province regulates barbers and I believe using a SR has been banned for many years, decades probably, in Ontario. Only a shavette is allowed and the blade changed after each use.

Bob

Originally Posted by cau

I too have been looking at a few choice razors from a seller in Japan, ZZP. There just seems to be so many of them... Seems like: if the deal is too good to be true... So some of you have had some good experiences buying from Japan. A little more positive feedback and I may have to bite.

I have bought from a few vendors in Japan. JapanNippon and Zigzagapa and another that no longer has razors. I would buy from them again.

With the primary vendor we have spoken about here there are many duplicated ads. This bulks up the overall presentation. And when of the razors sell the dup ad dissappears at the same time.

Originally Posted by cau

I too have been looking at a few choice razors from a seller in Japan, ZZP. There just seems to be so many of them... Seems like: if the deal is too good to be true... So some of you have had some good experiences buying from Japan. A little more positive feedback and I may have to bite.

ZZP is good to go, a stand up fellow. Used to list his razors with "Best Offer" ...man I scored some nice shavers from that guy...

The seller you mention is legit. I know the Filarmonica factory did quite a bit of exporting to Japan back in the 70's and 80's. The blades for Japan usually have a round tip, but there are some square tipped too.

Always look closely at the photos. Ive noticed that photos are taken with lighting that appear to deemphasize what i would consider important to disclose.

Originally Posted by globaldev

Always look closely at the photos. Ive noticed that photos are taken with lighting that appear to deemphasize what i would consider important to disclose.

Absolutely examine the photos and ask questions too. Any time you buy a razor hastily you risk not getting what you expect. The two I previously mentioned are great to deal with and have very good english skills.

Originally Posted by RezDog

Absolutely examine the photos and ask questions too. Any time you buy a razor hastily you risk not getting what you expect. The two I previously mentioned are great to deal with and have very good english skills.

I don't know that haste is the issue. i think the angles/lighting are intentional for a good reason.

Originally Posted by globaldev

I don't know that haste is the issue. i think the angles/lighting are intentional for a good reason.

Exactly, and that is why rezdog is saying don't be hasty.