Thread: New Suzumasa

Originally Posted by lindyhop66

I have a vintage Sazumasa and recently bought a new one. The scales almost look identical and are good quality. The grind and finish are good. I honed it on Naniwa with ease. The shave was great. In fact I like it better than my vintage one.

That's really interesting and encouraging to hear! Thank you for the report! I'll take a good close look at them next time I can!

Originally Posted by Yamabushi

That's really interesting and encouraging to hear! Thank you for the report! I'll take a good close look at them next time I can!

Are there other western style straight razor makers still making razors in Japan?

Originally Posted by lindyhop66

Are there other western style straight razor makers still making razors in Japan?

Unfortunately no, not that I am aware of. I found a NOS Hoshi Tombo 300 frameback a couple of months ago, really nice! And, was gifted a number of western style Japanese straights from my local barber that were in various states of disrepair. With a little TLC and elbow grease, I've managed to salvage four really great shavers out of that batch so far!

I have and still shave with one of the Kanoyama Suzumasa razors that Jim spoke of. Glen converted it to a single handle razor for me.

Originally Posted by lz6

I have and still shave with one of the Kanoyama Suzumasa razors that Jim spoke of. Glen converted it to a single handle razor for me.

Nice! Pics?