Thread: Japanese Straights

here is my fortay into japanese straights so far. i have one more on the way that will need some love, but that's cool with me.

from left to right and then on the anvil

1. blue handle. not a tosuke, just a tosuke handle. do not know maker name.
2. rattan wrapped. not shave ready. need to take to hone. do not know maker.
3. custom RBI from an old file. great shaver and very small.
4. DIY custom to cover up a beat up tang. Wester Damascus. See thread http://straightrazorpalace.com/galle...ese-style.html
5. Custom Russell Badridge western style straight.

all with the exception of the rattan wrapped straight are shave ready. and all are terrific shavers. the non-tosuke and the baldridge are 2 of my top 3.(depews perfect rounds that out.)

enjoy.

vgod
www.razorsmith.com

Some of my Iwasaki`s.

Here`s a singel pic of my Tamahagane with unwrapped handle. It gives close and smooth shaves.

I thought I needed a scabbard. This is what I came up with.

Hey guys, show us your japanese straights!!!

To keep this thread run, a picture of my Iwasaki Tamahagane with wrapped handle.

Nice collection Mr. Wolf. I would not mind trying a long blade, but it'll be some long time before I feel I really need another one.

A picture of the two Tamahagane together. Bladelength of the razors are both 60mm, width 23 mm.

Originally Posted by fenriswolf

A picture of the two Tamahagane together. Bladelength of the razors are both 60mm, width 23 mm.

Those are gorgeous razors.

I don't have one either. This review was well written

http://straightrazorpalace.com/strai...zor.html?ltr=T and ones pretty much titled "Japanese razors" are only ones I've seen.

For those who have both Iwasaki and Tosuke which do you prefer? I know both are of exquisite quality but with regards to closer shave which one?

Mods if you prefer I can post new thread

Thanks,

Ivan