Thread: Japanese Straights

Originally Posted by sharptonn

No expert, but I have one which honed-up and shaves quite nicely!

I just got it. My first hone attempt fell short. It was pulling a bit so I quickly put it down. Since then I have run it over the stones again and I can see there is a great improvement. Today I'll test it. The edge looks beautiful. I'll know more about how it performs in a couple hours. If anyone else has any other experiences with them, chime in.

Well, here it is. If there's no pic it didn't happen. Now after setting the bevel, honing it, and shaving with it, that its an outstanding razor. The edge is beautiful, very smooth. I know we always say that Japanese razors are awesome. This one is no different.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

Well, here it is. If there's no pic it didn't happen. Now after setting the bevel, honing it, and shaving with it, that its an outstanding razor. The edge is beautiful, very smooth. I know we always say that Japanese razors are awesome. This one is no different.

My memory is weak but this one looks familiar?

Anyway, I think FeON and FON were made by the same mother company for a stretch of time. I have seen both kinds with the same manufacturer stamped on the box. I have seen both with different makers stamped on the boxes.

Well whatever company is responsible, its a really nice shave. Thanks for the input though.

I have said it many times, Japanese straights are top notch shavers. I can't remember ever having a bad one. Some are harder to hone because they are hardened more but when one takes their time to hone the razors correctly, the edges are awesome.

Originally Posted by mainaman

I have said it many times, Japanese straights are top notch shavers. I can't remember ever having a bad one. Some are harder to hone because they are hardened more but when one takes their time to hone the razors correctly, the edges are awesome.

That was the case here. Its a full hollow but the steel seemed harder to hone. I was worried I was overdoing it and stopped short. The first test shave wasn't good. But I went back to a 4k stone and up. Now its up and running smoothly.

They are some of if not the best razors to be found anyware the finish of the razors are something to be appreciated you cannot own enough of them, I know there are a few brands such as Iwasaki Tanfuji vintage Feathers and a few more that can command big prices but I'm still waiting for a general explosion of prices right across the board with the lesser known brands to be honest.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

They are some of if not the best razors to be found anyware the finish of the razors are something to be appreciated you cannot own enough of them, I know there are a few brands such as Iwasaki Tanfuji vintage Feathers and a few more that can command big prices but I'm still waiting for a general explosion of prices right across the board with the lesser known brands to be honest.

Thankfully I have a few and won't find myself needing to chase that trend when/if it happens.

King Pelican

Nice score with that beautiful Pelican. They are a real treat to shave with. Yours looks pristine. Enjoy!