Thread: Honing a new kamisori

Originally Posted by Bayamontate

I had the pleasure of honing this Kamisori for Anthony at the L.I. meet this past Sunday. As Glenn thought, the Kamisori had not been set-up. I kept it all Japanese Natural setting the bevel with a Striped Iyoto, followed by Asano Yae Botan, Botan, Tenyjou, Atsu, Mejiro, Tsushima Kuro nagura, Asano Koma, Nakayama Tomo on a Nakayama Asagish Kiita. 30/60 Rough Leather/Smooth Leather on a SRD Paddle Strop. The sharpness test was ridiculously good.

What ever Bayamontate said, I second that.
The man is Houdini with a Razor !

I agree with svcaramia. We had the pleasure of seeing it in person. It was a pleasure to watch Nelson work. He has forgotten more about razors that I will ever learn. Dude is in a complete different level. Already looking forward to the next one. Nelson eres un Maestro, fue un orgullo.

Luis

Agreed with the above- that kami was boss in person. I'm sure it's gonna shave like a dream after Nelson 'rocked' it.

Enjoy it tony!

I will be shaving with it in a few hours I will post on its response to me! Sure it will be great!

Thank you Gentlemen, it was my pleasure honing your razors for you. It was actually very easy with the quality of razors at the meet, Livi, Chandler, Kamisori, 200 year old Greaves, Dovos, amazing.

I one day hope just to be able to hone with a norton 4/8.. Nelson was honing with so many different stones and slurry it was amazing..

I started with a King 1K, Norton 4/8K and a Daybrook Barber's Hone as a finisher, that's it. Put in the work and it will happen for you.

Now admittedly this blade was scary sharp (thanks Nelson!), I have yet to master the kamisori so it wasn't the most comfortable shave. Still a dfs though! Gotta work on the kamisori style of shaving, def not used to it!

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the shave but it does get better, I didn't venture outside the flat parts of my face when I started with Kamisori for many months. Lather is a very important factor as well.

Yeah you know my lather was a bit dry looking back. Still scary sharp my friend! Looking forward to that ralf Aust next! Thanks again!