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Got this back last week, Val added a pair of green / gold scales that really pop, and cleaned it up, and put a superb edge on using his J-Nats this time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
Hand forged Tamako YSK Tamahagane straight razor:
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Damn,, that's gorgeous phrank. Val did a nice job on those skins. How's the shave, dare I ask?
Beautiful full hollow ground, easy in the hand, and an effortless BBS shave, and these Japanese blades seem to love to take an edge, bevel is like looking into a mirror.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by MikeB52
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Quick phone pic of two NOS blades:
- Hitachi Yasuki Steel (HYS) "Hard" 6/8
- Takehana "Feon" 6/8
Hoping they'll hone up beautifully.....
Got several NOS Japanese blades this week. The "Dream" has interesting designation on the back of the tang, not sure what it means but I have never seen one like that before.
Nice haul, Stefan. My next RAD target is most definitely a shoulderless Japanese full-hollow. Too bad you singlehandedly drove up the price point with this grab. ;)
I think I need to start buying "several NOS Japanese blades" at a time, if I could ever find them. Beautiful blades, Stefan.
The prices have been climbing steadily over the past few years no question about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Speedster
"Super Excellent Razor" " Best Dream Steel."
You know your onto a winner with captions like that! :D
Congratulations Stefan.
Stunning batch Stefan. I'm still fondly appreciative of the Pechika 55 you recommended several years ago.
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Originally Posted by BanjoTom
Thanks Mark. When the steel is Yasuki, the razor is a winner.Quote:
Originally Posted by markbignosekelly
I've tried my best to stay away from this thread; I have brush acquisition issues.
Now I have a desire for a Japanese razor. :(
I just can't get out. :shrug:
Just give in JohnQuote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
This is the one that pushed me over the edge. I read that the scales were from a different razor though. This makes me feel better, knowing that there is not another one out there like it; waiting for me. :D
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The scales are from a Kikuboshi, another Japanese brand :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
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Lol the addiction to Japanese straights is the worst of them all.
Now John, your taste is excellent. Good choice for a Marine.
Does anyone here read Japanese? I'm curious to know what the tang reads (other than, perhaps, EXTRA VERY HARD).
(In the case that it might read TWO GOLDEN MEN / PAKISTAN, please feel free to remain silent.)
Thank you in advance.
Regards,
Chris
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飛車角 = HishakakuQuote:
Originally Posted by CJBianco
https://historyrazors.wordpress.com/...kings-symbols/
実用新案特許 = Jitsuyō shin'antokkyo = Utility model patent, with other words = patent number? :shrug:
Thank you, Fikira! =)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fikira
Regards,
Chris
You're welcome!Quote:
Originally Posted by CJBianco
By the way 梅 ("ume") in the circle means "plum", Sometimes the circle itself means "Maru",
so, I'm not sure, but it also can mean "Maru-ume" or "Maruma" (a brand?)
Regards
Here's mine. It's a very small blade with a symmetrical hollow grind. It's got some nice spine work and is a nice little shaver.Attachment 263683Attachment 263684Quote:
Originally Posted by decraew
I took a chance on this one. It was listed as an unknown brand at Griffith Shaving Goods, but in excellent condition. The price was relatively low, so I took a chance, and I'm glad that I did. It's an excellent shaver, similar to the majority of my Japanese straights. I now know that it's a Zuiho.
OMG! Absolutely GORGEOUS! =)Quote:
Originally Posted by evnpar
Regards,
Me
Very nice indeed Richard.Quote:
Originally Posted by evnpar
Very nice Richard, looks very much like the Diamond Hayashi
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It sure does. I'll put them side by side and compare. I love my H. Diamond 1072. My first Japanese razor was an H. Diamond 120, and I've been hooked on Japanese razors ever since, encouraged by the enablers on this forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by markbignosekelly
OMG!!! That is a gorgeous razor....now that is one of the nicest razor's I've seen in quite awhile...beautiful catch and congrats.Quote:
Originally Posted by evnpar
BTW - you just made me buy the covered tang Boker I've been looking at from Griffiths shaving...well done Sir!! ;)
Congratulations on the Boker, Phrank.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
Every since Andrew gave away Griffiths Shaving, I've occasionally gone to look, last two, three weeks, I'd seen that Boker, and I believe BobH and another member have a stunning Boker with the covered tang, seeing that razor of yours just pushed me over the line....Quote:
Originally Posted by evnpar
Not as beautiful as many of the razors posted here but it is a great shaver and a friend made the scales, which I love.
Iwasaki 30 V Japanese Straight Razor Swedish Steel (64-65 HRC)
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Looks gorgeous to me.
That's more than beautiful in my mind. My Iwasaki is my best shaver, and they are as good as it gets in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by doc47
It's a good place to look. They often have razors in excellent condition at very reasonable prices, and their service has been excellent. I just wish they had more Japanese razors.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
They have always been helpful to me, I've purchased 3-4 razors from Matt. They do have some very nice blades. It is where I purchased my IBERIA which is on tap for tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by evnpar
Griffith has a nice soap line too. Scents are all good with great performance. Next time you order chuck one in the basket. I don't think you'll be disappointed
I have the Iwasaki 30, beautiful wedge grind, the one I still can't believe I won for $31 USD....virtually honed itself, perfect geometry, and almost invisible when shaving...they certainly are spectacular razors.Quote:
Originally Posted by evnpar
Mine is not a wedge,
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Interesting, mine is full wedge, my other one is full hollow....Quote:
Originally Posted by doc47
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