Thread: Japanese Straights

I bought this razor in a small lot. I thought it was a Henckels from the pictures but when I got it in hand I could see it is a Kōsa.



I also noticed scratchings on the scale. At first glance I thought they might be initials but as I looked closer they look more like kanji. The bottom two appear to be on both sides but one side has another which I don't see on the other side. It's hard to say if it is a kanji or just scratches.



I think I'll post it in the kanji help thread and see if I can get help. Meanwhile it has been on the back burner but I do plan to restore it soon.

Shiozawa wedge

I have this fella coming home shizu saburo kami, was wondering what it is , are they decent razors. If any of you guys have any knowledge of these I'd appreciate it!

Pair of Omega 35 by Perfectworks, back from cleanup and new blonde horn scales. There’s something about the steel in these - Perfectworks made excellent razors and maybe there is a Tanifuji connection. I have my own theory. The steel in these razors is super hard and they ring like a bell. Harder than my other PW razors by a good bit, and even the Shapton Glass HR didn’t cut fast. My first attempt at an edge shaved OK, but I knew that the edges were not fully ‘baked’, so back to the stones to spend another 1.5h each going back up the grits. Successs and a pair of beauties.

They shor du look purdy

Originally Posted by RezDog

They shor du look purdy

Thank you sir!

Love that horn. The longitudinal streaking is very appealing to the eye.