Thread: Japanese Style Straights

That does make a lot of sense. Now if only I could visit japanese flea markets...

JAPANESE RAZOR = Best price I could find.

WOW! Thanks for all of the responses. Now to get the cash

Kevin

Originally Posted by ISaid

JAPANESE RAZOR = Best price I could find.

They're all sold mate :P

Good lookin out though!

I thought that they were difficult to find also. Now I have 5 true Japanese straights and 4 custom Japanese styled straights. The most I paid on even a custom was $100(right place right time).

They are there, but 2 of mine are in really rough shape. I would have no problem getting back what I paid for them, but that is the truth about vintage Japanese straights. I have not seen anyone offering regrinds on trad Japanese straights.

Good luck finding one. They are my best, sharpest, and favorite shavers. I posted a pic of most of mine somewhere, however I am on an iPhone and don't want to search that much right now.

Vgod

Originally Posted by vgod

I thought that they were difficult to find also. Now I have 5 true Japanese straights and 4 custom Japanese styled straights. The most I paid on even a custom was $100(right place right time).

They are there, but 2 of mine are in really rough shape. I would have no problem getting back what I paid for them, but that is the truth about vintage Japanese straights. I have not seen anyone offering regrinds on trad Japanese straights.

Good luck finding one. They are my best, sharpest, and favorite shavers. I posted a pic of most of mine somewhere, however I am on an iPhone and don't want to search that much right now.

Vgod

That sir, is called luck.

looking good

Originally Posted by SiRed8

They're all sold mate :P

Good lookin out though!

Sorry about that. That's where I bought mine some months back; however, f.y.i. the seller also told me that he had 6 tamahagne Iwasakis on order!!! I wouldn't mind getting my hands on one of them. (They're probably sold out because of the writeup I did for them - great service.)

there are some posted in the classfieds i think os has them up.

Originally Posted by wedwards

I think I grabbed the last one from JimR. As another said, he is very knowlegable, super-fast shipping and so easy to deal with.

I was initially concerned that I wouldnt be able to master the use of the razor, as I intended to use it in the traditional way, however Jim's recent video demonstrating its proper use was excellent.

My only problem now, is that my initial shave with the razor was that good that I want to get a few more, however they are like hens teeth.

Having an iwasaki, I would like to try another maker, so if anyone finds somewhere to get them online or if anyone wants to part with something, please let me know. Also interested if someone wants to broker an acquisition.

wedwards, check that link posted again.

Shipping at $10 is not bad. I'll get another one eventually.

I was dismayed to see these wrapped in that blue grip which I don't fancy.

Kanetaka is available in two sizes: 45mm and 50mm. For $20 extra it's up to you to decide whether 5cm of extra cutting edge is worth it.

Having shaved with Norikazu's Kanetake it wasn't any different from the Iwasaki. The only difference was 3cm in cutting edge. But it may vary for you.