Thread: Japanese Straights

Originally Posted by rocarule

Here are my five samurai.
By the way could somebody help me I.d. the green one

I have an Eiko just like yours (thank you Stefan). I can't see parting with it at any point in the future. It takes on the best of edges and shaves exceptionally well. They are not that common so I'm glad I have it.

Question to any of the Japanese experts. I did a search on this but found very little. I have just acquired a FON. However, and maybe its just a logo variation, I have seen razors clearly labeled FON and others FeON. The latter being presented with the e over O on the tang. Are these the same or do they come from entirely different manufacturers? The one I have states Kikuboshi Razor co. Is that the same both? And since there seems to be little written here about them other than in the SOTD threads, is there any consensus on them?

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

Question to any of the Japanese experts. I did a search on this but found very little. I have just acquired a FON. However, and maybe its just a logo variation, I have seen razors clearly labeled FON and others FeON. The latter being presented with the e over O on the tang. Are these the same or do they come from entirely different manufacturers? The one I have states Kikuboshi Razor co. Is that the same both? And since there seems to be little written here about them other than in the SOTD threads, is there any consensus on them?

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

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.