Thread: Tosuke first timer

I am a straight shaving newbie and really enjoying it. I recently bought a Tosuke razor after reading about them in the forums, but I have been reluctant to try it because I read somewhere that they don't come shave ready and I wanted to send it off to get honed before using it. Also I am just learning how to use a straight, and thought it would be best to stick to my Dovo for now. Anyways, I was feeling a little brave this evening so I gave it a good go on my barber's hone (which is all I have), stropped it and gave it a try.
The feeling of the razor was amazing. I know it's not as sharp as it can be, but it felt amazingly smooth against my skin. It felt sharper than my professionally honed Dovo, and gave me a closer shave. Spots I have had a tough time getting before were easy to shave. It was the best shave I've had so far, and now I can't wait to get it honed to it's true potential. Awesome razor.

Because it has an asymmetrical profile they can tailor make the razor to give the best possible shave. That's why it can shave closer than a typical western straight.

I've found that the kamisori give me the best shaves, as well. Love 'em. I'm contemplating going kamisori-only...but of course, what would I do with all the other lovelies in the den?

Question: if you got a fantastic shave, why send it out to be honed? Seems like it's shave ready to me...

Welcome aboard mate!

Originally Posted by greenguy206

I am a straight shaving newbie and really enjoying it. I recently bought a Tosuke razor after reading about them in the forums, but I have been reluctant to try it because I read somewhere that they don't come shave ready and I wanted to send it off to get honed before using it. Also I am just learning how to use a straight, and thought it would be best to stick to my Dovo for now. Anyways, I was feeling a little brave this evening so I gave it a good go on my barber's hone (which is all I have), stropped it and gave it a try.
The feeling of the razor was amazing. I know it's not as sharp as it can be, but it felt amazingly smooth against my skin. It felt sharper than my professionally honed Dovo, and gave me a closer shave. Spots I have had a tough time getting before were easy to shave. It was the best shave I've had so far, and now I can't wait to get it honed to it's true potential. Awesome razor.

If you already honed it why bother sending it out?

Look into these awesome threads:

Razor:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razors/40960-italy-vs-japan-lengthy.html



So my Iwasaki razor arrived...now what? - Straight Razor Place Forums

Tosuke Japanese Straight Razor - Straight Razor Place Forums

Honing a Japanese Straight - Straight Razor Place Forums

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razors/35058-japanese-razor-profiles.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razors/35204-japanese-razor-part-names.html

My first Japanese Razor - Straight Razor Place Forums

Japanese Razors - Straight Razor Place Forums

iwasaki - Straight Razor Place Forums

Japanese Razors - Straight Razor Place Forums

Tamahagane Razors? - Straight Razor Place Forums

Honing:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/honing/41227-two-worst-honing-videos-evar.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/honing/40957-honing-lesson-my-barber.html

Pyramid Honing - Straight Razor Place Forums

http://straightrazorpalace.com/honing/25623-sharpening-wakamisori.html

Honing: Advance

http://straightrazorpalace.com/advanced-honing-topics/23775-tales-nippon-honing-miracle-worker.html

Livi's Honing Setup - Straight Razor Place Forums

These are but a few I have. I didn't feel it necessary to link you 70 some honing threads/

Originally Posted by JimR

Question: if you got a fantastic shave, why send it out to be honed? Seems like it's shave ready to me...

I don't know, I guess I'm kinda curious how good it can be. Also, I did experience some razor burn, but maybe it was from my inexperience or just from cutting so close.

Originally Posted by greenguy206

I don't know, I guess I'm kinda curious how good it can be. Also, I did experience some razor burn, but maybe it was from my inexperience or just from cutting so close.

you're not alone I experienced the same with Livi J-spec inspired razor. However the Iwasaki didn't give me any trouble whatsoever. Weird huh?