Thread: My first Japanese Razor

I bought a my first Japanese Razor. He arrived from Osaka. It was shawe for ready and was very sharp when I tried it. (Blade lenght: 42 mm, overall lenght: 150 mm, blade with: 16 mm) The salesman wrote it:
"I know just he was one of a few last razor craftsmen in Japan and passed away over 20 years. I ve seen his works in a musiam but I don't know details about him.. sorry"
I would be glad very much if you would help to identify the razor based on my pictures, maybe in somebody right knows it. I know, that is not Tosuke and not Iwasaki, but the quality as if would approach these. I do not understand the Japanese text unfortunately what there is on his box and the packaging.
Thanks for any help!

With kind regards, fonthunter

LOVELY DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT Japan razor but love their letters.Great

Photos of my Japanese Razor:

Old School helped my with my Kanji translation. Maybe shoot him a PM if he doesn't chime in.

Originally Posted by singlewedge

Old School helped my with my Kanji translation. Maybe shoot him a PM if he doesn't chime in.

Thanks singlewedge!

Looks like a great razor, much better quality than my Tosuke. But an Iwasaki looks a bit more polished. Still great find as it looks pretty unique!

Zethlent is another member who may be able to help you.
Nice razor.

Originally Posted by Raudrive

Zethlent is another member who may be able to help you.
Nice razor.

Raudrive thank you for the tip!

Originally Posted by OLD_SCHOOL

The razor says "Highest quality, Marushige, specially made."

OLD_SCHOOL thank you very much your opinion of the my new, small, favourite!



Kind regards,

Bela

I have been interested in a japanese razor for some time now but find them a bit expensive at +$350...do you mind if I ask you how much this one was? You can PM me if you prefer. Have you had previous experience shaving with Japanese razors? How would the shaving compare to Tosuke or Iwasaki? Anybody else maybe?
Very nice razor congrats