I seem to recall reading in an old thread which I can't find now that older western style Japanese razors were good steel. Can anybody confirm that? I just landed a Travel Razor on eBay.
Straight Razor / "Travel Razor" / Japanese / Vintage - (eBay.ca item 370120714549 end time 07-Dec-08 23:00:00 EST)
I'm hoping it'll shave well.

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