Thread: A couple of JNat questions...

Originally Posted by MarkinLondon

And you are suggesting that I purchase more than one of each? How long do they last for you? How often are they used, and on how many razors?

I've honed close to 100 razors using the same three nagura and haven't noticed an appreciable decrease in size.

Originally Posted by JimR

I've honed close to 100 razors using the same three nagura and haven't noticed an appreciable decrease in size.

That's important to know. Thank you. Now I know that whichever Naguras I get now will be with me for a long time, and are unlikely to get replaced. I'll ask him about the qualities of the higher grade. Jim, what's your experience with high vs. Low grade naguras? How do they differ?

Originally Posted by MarkinLondon

That's important to know. Thank you. Now I know that whichever Naguras I get now will be with me for a long time, and are unlikely to get replaced. I'll ask him about the qualities of the higher grade. Jim, what's your experience with high vs. Low grade naguras? How do they differ?

There are no grades of nagura. There are either the red-stamped Asano nagura (which Maxim sells), or junk stones not worth selling, or buying. Seriously, I got a huge Koma nagura for free, because it was unstamped--meaning the people in charge of maintaining the nagura standards felt it was not of good enough quality to use. The different pricing levels (betsujou, tokujou, etc.) of Asano Nagura are based on color, and are merely a matter of preference. I personally like the pure whit ones, which, mysteriously, are the cheapest.

Originally Posted by Traskrom

we are talking about amount of money less than 100 bucks..

+1 - I just ordered a set of nagura + a koma nagura from Teshiba-san. The total, with 3-day shipping from Japan came out well under $100! Great investment, IMHO!

Jim, thanks for linking to Teshiba-san's store on your blog!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

+1 - I just ordered a set of nagura + a koma nagura from Teshiba-san. The total, with 3-day shipping from Japan came out well under $100! Great investment, IMHO!

Jim, thanks for linking to Teshiba-san's store on your blog!

so there is no problem with shipments from Japan anymore?

Originally Posted by mainaman

so there is no problem with shipments from Japan anymore?

Teshiba-san has very likely had a corporate contract with EMS for a long while now, so he would have had no problems.

Arrgghh making it hard to resist pulling the trigger on a set...

Originally Posted by mainaman

so there is no problem with shipments from Japan anymore?

He says regulations are making carriers ask for personal SS# of recipient or tax ID# if sent to a business. PITA

If there are ways to work the shipping side that have worked well without being fleeced for personal info - it would be very handy to know.