Thread: First Japanese style razor

I went by feel.

I have to admit the pointed heal got me. Dammit! Not bad, just enough to draw blood. I very rarely cut myself shaving but I guess it just had to be. I've never blunted a point as I feel it keeps you on your toes, but I think I will rethink this pointy heal.

Thanks for the reply, Mark. What I found is I liked the Omote side against the face, as it should be, and this felt like a normal edge just smaller. Nothing odd about the angle. But when you turn it around you need more angle to cut. But too much and it is not comfortable against the face. And that angle that is right has a very small window. Now I know.
My shave was nice even though I did cut myself a tiny bit. The edge felt smooth when the razor was turned the right way. It was ok the wrong way but not as nice of a feel. Practice needed! And thank for pointing out a 20k stone works nicely with them. I love a 20k edge!
So my first try with one of these razors was nice. If I happen to trip over a wad of money someday I think I'd love the buy a set with a left and right. But for now, I will just learn to get along with the other side.

Now for my SOTD pic.