Thread: Western Japnese Razors

What are some of your favorite companies, grinds and size, and why?

I am a big fan of hollow ground Japanese razors, started adding more to collection. I would say 6/8 my favorite but 7/8 and 5/8 are welcomed.
I really want a Hayashi diamond but haven't got one of those yet.
Other good companies are
Tanifuji, Orion, Daishi, Nichiri, and a bunch of others

Difficult to pick a favorite.
Have several. All are excellent razors.
As far as grind and size mine are all full to extra full hollow. And right around 13/16th’s.
Gold Rex, Hayashi, Nobiru Nicon, Towa.
Wouldn’t hesitate to get any other makes if the condition/ price was right.
Ask yourself this question.
“Have I ever read a reputable post about a bad vintage Japanese manufactured razor?”
I have not.
I also have many American, German made razors that are also very good.
Right know my Korrat 14 is getting a lot of use. Last week I ran through my Japanese razors and posted some in SOTD.
My $.02. Ken

Thanks Christian and Ken!! I currently have a Hoken 66 and will have a kikuboshi with a barbers notch on the way. Both over 6/8. In my collection,ATM, my favorites are the full hollow Henckel 72,72 1/2, My T.I., Dovo best and my Hoken66( soon to be my favorite as well kikuboshi)

Originally Posted by Christian1

I am a big fan of hollow ground Japanese razors, started adding more to collection. I would say 6/8 my favorite but 7/8 and 5/8 are welcomed.
I really want a Hayashi diamond but haven't got one of those yet.
Other good companies are
Tanifuji, Orion, Daishi, Nichiri, and a bunch of others

I had a Hayashi Diamond before I liquidated my collection due to a heart attack close to years ago. My friend Lou Mowan did a fine job on her and I have regret every day that I sold her. One day I will get another Hayashi Diamond.

I have a few with different grinds full hollow to quarter hollow, one of the things I find that's pretty much a universal standard with Japanese straights is the size, they tend to mostly be not all but nearly all of them are 13/16 they love that number, regarding grind my favourite are quarter hollow Hoshitombo having said that they are all great shavers.

I have one. ABCo. 13/16 full hollow. I f8nd it to be a great shaver. I do enjoy it and would like to get a few more Japanese razors but they seem to go for a high price. Its not a wonder why with the history they have in making blades. Full hollow, nice width and no stabilizers is what i love in the shape of a blade.

Here's some eye candy for the Hayashi folks - NOS Hayashi 8000 covered tang, sitting on the stone that honed it.

Cheers, Steve

Originally Posted by Steve56

Here's some eye candy for the Hayashi folks - NOS Hayashi 8000 covered tang, sitting on the stone that honed it.

Cheers, Steve

Very nice razor and stone there!

Yes. Love the look of that rock!