Thread: Japanese Westerns

All I can say is that the five hard used ones I have found and renewed have more than repaid the cleaning and renewing. Those edges may last longer than my face.
~Richard

I believe that if you are thinking of buying a Japanese western style straight razor forget about Swedish steel or German steel seek out Japanese razors made from Japanese steel, sort of defeats the object to me like buying an old Wade & Butcher made from Japanese steel or a Filarmonica made from Sheffield steel I just don't see the point myself.

Originally Posted by lz6

On ebay seller Jappannippon has pages and pages of some superb Japanese Western style razors - Most made in Japan.
His prices are high but does sometimes have very fair buy it now prices for very nice razors. He is a very dependable seller
and their shipping is first rate and fast.

I second the recommendation. I've bought one razor from this vendor and it arrived fast, packaged great and is one of my finest shavers.

Thanks again all. Bob yes I'll probably PM you if I find specific ones I'm interested in.
And yes Jamie I agree, to actually get one from Japanese steel. The hunt becomes part of the fun!

Shane