Thread: First razor problems.

Originally Posted by fossala

I'm going to email the seller again about size but it seems like it's a Henkotsu I'm going to ask what size it is.

That was the first thing I thought also "Henkotsu" but I do not claim to be an expert on the Kamisori identification

I'm completely new to razors but it seems to have the same box as others I have seen.

Iwasaki must be deadly sharp in order to use. They take a lot of time to learn and are difficult to sharp and maintain. I DO NOT RECOMMEND AS A FIRST RAZOR. UNLESS you are Japanese

Originally Posted by BanjoTom

Iwasaki must be deadly sharp in order to use. They take a lot of time to learn and are difficult to sharp and maintain. I DO NOT RECOMMEND AS A FIRST RAZOR. UNLESS you are Japanese

What does my ethnicity have to do with anything?

I think you oughta get the one you want. Your logic is indisputable so far as I can see. You want a kamisori...get a kamisori. You'll be fine.

I am getting one, just a cheaper one to test the water.

Maybe someone can help me understand the problem...
fossala lives in the UK, for many of us in the Straight Razor World home of one of the "Holy of Holy's" - Sheffield...
Are there are not a dozen choices for a great razor close by?

I too am drawn to the Kamasori but adding yet another layer of skills to learn early on is like trying to learn how to juggle with meat cleavers...that gssixgun sharpened for you and are reading for the "flying HHT"

My thought is that kamisoris don't look that much harder and "westerners" only find it harder because they are used to western blades. As for Sheffield steel, it's good but I'm drawn to kamisoris.
I'm starting to think me starting this thread in the first place was pointless, my heart has already chosen to go with a kamisori.

Go with what you want. I just want to add that I consider the Invisible Edge excellent, advice and products.

I'm getting the razor I linked. I will be getting my strop and accessories from the invisable edge. If I get on with the kamisori I will buy an Iwasaki from them as well.