Thread: Japanese Union M.S. 17 “For Barbers Use” (舶来鋼) ~6/8

A beautiful Japanese Union razor half hollow super comfortable to use 6/8 blade! Easy to hone and really nice steel what seems to me (my humble opinion) most likely Swedish steel (kanji only says imported steel: 舶来鋼). Scales are really solid with gorgeous smoking brown pattern that the pictures cannot make justice, and embossed with “Union”, in great shape, tight and close centered. I’ve noticed that every time a Japanese razor says in the tang “for barbers use” it’s a really good sign of the quality. At least that’s on the ones I have have the pleasure to hone and test, and this is no exception. Of course, as any other razor of this age, has high chances of not being pristine… as you can see, it shows signs of age like a bit of corrosion in some spots (mainly in the tang) and a bit of honewear (check pics), but all that is fairly considered in the low price set for it

It comes shave ready (for my taste; that means, my beard, skin, shaving technique etc…), but maybe some more stropping is required for your taste. Honed on progression of Naniwas up to 12k and finished in SG20K. After honed and tested, the razor has been cleaned and disinfected, a thin coat of camellia oil has been applied to protect it, will be wrapped in VCI paper and will safely packed for the travel.

Shipping (to be covered by the buyer) to almost any country using EMS for expedite delivery (about 10 business days from shipping date to deliver at your country customs office) for only $15 to the US (ask me for other countries). Note: If you prefer, I can ship it for free without tracking number under buyer’s responsibility on F&F payments.

Shipping within 3 business days after payment. PayPal payment is expected within 24 hours after commit to buy the razor in this thread. *Always happy to help grouping razors to reduce individual shipping costs.*

Price: $75

Great razor for a beginner looking to try out some Japanese steel! Double-jimps and the smoky scales make this one extra appealing.

It also could not come from a more reliable man.
Costa Rica is a long way from most of us, yet it will come and be proper.



Yes...You owe me, Gabe!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

It also could not come from a more reliable man.

Gee, thanks bro, for your confidence much appreciated

Originally Posted by sharptonn

It also could not come from a more reliable man.
Costa Rica is a long way from most of us, yet it will come and be proper.



Yes...You owe me, Gabe!

+1 to that. Gabe has done right by me, too.

Now Gabe...You have to be very careful about owing a Texan anything. When
you least expect it, sharptonn could sneak up on you, rope you to the ground,
and say, "It's payback time, pard." Then, if you're lucky, you'll only owe him
a beer.

Hehehe and believe me... that would be a nice surprise to buy a beer and play the tour guide for Tom! Or to you Paul!!

I wish I had the $$. Beautiful razor sir

Excellent SR coming from my man Gabe in Costa Rica! Get it while it's hot or I may just swoop in there and snatch it up!

Exactly why Gabriel should move to vendor status.
We really should not be advertising or promoting others as much.
Their work speaks for them.
He has a lot to offer, so it seems only natural.. Great for the forum and Gabe as well.
Something to think about.

It is killing me I don't have the extra!!!!