Thread: Dilemma

Kamisori's edges take some wickedly sharp n smooth edges..but more time is needed as the edges are shorter than a western razor

I need to watch glen's honing video on them again

Seeing how you are a senior at this. You probably have beenshaving for a bit? If you haven't tried the kamisori, then it is probably a good time... Get an older one though.. It is funner to shave with history. The new ones have no soul yet.

Originally Posted by Wintchase

Seeing how you are a senior at this. You probably have beenshaving for a bit? If you haven't tried the kamisori, then it is probably a good time... Get an older one though.. It is funner to shave with history. The new ones have no soul yet.

Atleast I can give the kamisori some new soul
And I'd e afraid to get a old one cause I'll probly have to restore it

Hey Tyler,

Just to get an idea of shaving with a kamisori take one of you razors and extend the scales straight out like a kamisori style razor. Start on your right side and then shave your whole face with the same side of the blade that you start with on the right side. You can put a little piece of tape on the side your not using up by the spine so you can always be sure it's out. Now, it's not exactly like shaving with a kamisori because of blade design, length and rigid handle, but it will give you an idea of whether you like shaving in the kamisori style. I got the razor first, and then discovered that, for me, well, it just wasn't going to work. Some of it was physical limitations, and some of it was I just didn't care for it. I know a lot of guys love their kamisori and I wish I was one of them, but as they say "different strokes for different folks.". Good Luck!!

Regards,

Howard

Originally Posted by SirStropalot

Hey Tyler,

Just to get an idea of shaving with a kamisori take one of you razors and extend the scales straight out like a kamisori style razor. Start on your right side and then shave your whole face with the same side of the blade that you start with on the right side. You can put a little piece of tape on the side your not using up by the spine so you can always be sure it's out. Now, it's not exactly like shaving with a kamisori because of blade design, length and rigid handle, but it will give you an idea of whether you like shaving in the kamisori style. I got the razor first, and then discovered that, for me, well, it just wasn't going to work. Some of it was physical limitations, and some of it was I just didn't care for it. I know a lot of guys love their kamisori and I wish I was one of them, but as they say "different strokes for different folks.". Good Luck!!

Regards,

Howard

Thanks Howard I'll try this out tomorrow

Well Howard, I practiced the technique and I can see how it can be alittle different on the other side of my face without switching hands but correct me if I'm wrong. Can u not use the other side and I think I would have more trouble honing than anything