Japanese Straights

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Originally Posted by OCDshaver

I have one Favorit also. It's a really no-nonsense razor. No frills, no thrills, no bellyaches. But the quality of the steel is really great. It takes an edge as good as many of the top shelf razors I have. It's not a very handsome razor but it shaves really well and hones nicely.

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Nice! Shoulder-less ever so slightly rounded square tip, my idea of perfection!

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Originally Posted by OCDshaver

I have one Favorit also. It's a really no-nonsense razor. No frills, no thrills, no bellyaches. But the quality of the steel is really great. It takes an edge as good as many of the top shelf razors I have. It's not a very handsome razor but it shaves really well and hones nicely.

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It is a Tanifuji...they are some of the best

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Originally Posted by mainaman

It is a Tanifuji...they are some of the best

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You didn't tell me that when you first honed it. :). But I've rehoned it since and found it to be really cooperative and a great shaver.

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Originally Posted by zozo

The tang is pearl shell?

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No some sort of pearlescent acrylic.

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Originally Posted by OCDshaver

You didn't tell me that when you first honed it. :). But I've rehoned it since and found it to be really cooperative and a great shaver.

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The western Iwasakis were sent to Tanifuji for finishing work and scales, that speaks a lot about the reputation of the brand.

All these posts get me jazzed up to look for more. Shame on you guys.
Here's my current collection, clockwise from left:
Staeret Super
Coral FBU
Gold King
H Diamond "Black Diamond" FBU
Kikuokan Best Deluxe tamahagane
Nobiru
Fon
Iwasaki

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Fabulous collection!
The Black Diamond and Kikuokan...really all of them :dropjaw:

I'll take one for the team and post next (someone has to)

One of the handful of Japanese straights in my den

Toyo Hashimoto Special 6/8
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Absolutely beautiful additions to this thread.

The above mentioned Favorit is one of the best there is. It'll take sedge that lasts forever.

Enjoy them in good health.

And keep adding to the thread.

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Originally Posted by RoyalCake

Nobiru

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That Nobiru looks interesting - noticeably shorter than the others, and roundish point? Looks like my type of razor!

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Originally Posted by Damo

That Nobiru looks interesting - noticeably shorter than the others, and roundish point? Looks like my type of razor!

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I was 50/50 on this razor until it got a super nice edge. I love it now. The size is really nice, really maneuverable.