Thread: Zubora Kamisori

Interesting.......

Originally Posted by Phrank

Don't know how I feel about these, let alone what it is, but looks like the single bid I put on this won, much to my surprise.

So - will be interesting to give this a try once it get's honed up, and then it may soon be seen in the SRP Classifieds.

NOS Straight Kamisori Razor NEW ZUBORA　ずぼら　Yasuki Steel

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It's a good thing you aren't telling us in the open forum you're gonna put something up for sale in the classifieds.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

It's a good thing you aren't telling us in the open forum you're gonna put something up for sale in the classifieds.

True - that would be a violation of the rules...sorry!

Was more a figure of speech, for stupidly placing a bid on something I wasn't sure I even wanted...

It looks like a nice blade! I have almost bid on a number of these, but I don't want a razor that I won't use and I would have to be in the right mood to try somthing that different...
As said, please give us a shaving report!

I normally use western straights, but tried a kamisori once and loved it. It's only due to my lack of knowledge on these is why I never purchased one yet. This one looks good, yasuki steel sounds like a fine choice, so should be a great shaver, fingers crossed, but do tell....

Great looking razor and we are all waiting for the test results, and a picture of the profile from the front to better see the grind.

I have a couple of "Modern" Kamisori (asymmetrical grind, one metal) including a Brian Brown that I plan on leaving to gssixgun in my will....
And when I've used them it has been in the traditional, flat to the face, contortion shave method.

I'm reminded of that quote by Mark Twain:

A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way...

What I did learn was how to get to that swirly part of my throat.
All the planning and alternate pass pattern to be able to shave "traditional" showed me how to change my stretching pattern and style (shaving in between the outstretched thumb and forefinger a la the Japanese barbers on you-tube)
And for that I am grateful...

Smooth Shaving

Out of all my spike points I find the Azuma the one I have to be most carefull with for scratching me, I think it is the shorter length that lets if get into the curves of my face easier. Ombined with the razor point they get
They are a great smooth shaver once you get used to them
Sure you will be happy with it

Sorry to be wearing the black hat here but I really don't understand the grind on the omote.
Looks like a large edge bevel with no corresponding ridge bevel. Seems wrong but maybe the honer can give a report on how it will sit on a stone.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Sorry to be wearing the black hat here but I really don't understand the grind on the omote.
Looks like a large edge bevel with no corresponding ridge bevel. Seems wrong but maybe the honer can give a report on how it will sit on a stone.

That is the interesting part

I am wondering if it is going to actually going to make the initial set very easy,, or extremely hard

I am tempted to buy one just to see

Originally Posted by gssixgun

That is the interesting part

I am wondering if it is going to actually going to make the initial set very easy,, or extremely hard

I am tempted to buy one just to see

I have a Tosuke that is almost identical to Phranks, and the large bevel doesn't change the geometry, using your kamisori honing video I put an excellent edge to it. (if I can anyone can).

And that spike point can bite!