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I like the idea of owning razors from various origins and particularly trying to find a Japanese western razor.
Are there some recommended vintage makers to keep an eye out for? Do they come up often? Or maybe this has been covered in another thread? Thanks.
I found both of mine in the classifieds here. One is a wedge, the other a full hollow. Both are great shavers. They tend to have odd (to us) names like "Morning Swan." I've been told that many are made of Swedish steel.
Keep your eyes peeled, you'll find one.
Many of the usual suspects made razors for the eastern market and have Japanese script on them. Of course they aren't Japanese westerns, more Western Japanese.
I got a Tokiwa made of Sheffield Silver Steel from Stephan. Very good shaver. Nice edge.
Thanks guys. Interesting fact about some of them being made and just branded as Japanese - kinda like a lot of US branded razors made in Germany. Good to know! Not that they're inferior, but something to look for if I'm trying to find one native to Japanese makers.
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.
Takeshi Aoki owner of: JAPANESE CHEF KNIVES (hit the shopping link) usually has some very nice Japanese Western style razors to choose
from. He also carries a very nice line up of Japanese natural hones and kanayama strops. He is a good man to deal with.
Maxim also carries some Japanese Western style razors and when he does they are usually near mint. Market pricing and also
has a great line of Japanese knives, Japanese natural hones. View the page in U.S. Dollars and if you are in the states you
get the ex-VAT pricing. Fast delivery.
Japanese Natural Stones Toishi
Thanks LZ. That's a ton of good info. I have seen jappannippon on ebay so it's good to hear he's a legitamate seller. He definitly has some good looking stuff. I appreciate all the info. I'll try to digest all that and prob come back with more questions.Quote:
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Your welcome to pm or email me with any specific razors you may be looking at and I will be glad to discuss that razor
with you. I have tried many and own many of the Japanese Western most popular factory names.
also check the Razor Clubs on this site for some magnificent examples
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by lz6
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