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    I still find the symmetrical western to be a superior design,
    and it took me awhile to get one to match the sweet shave i get from the occidental. But I love 'em. It is fun to shave with
    I still have a problem with the idea that one should use the wakamisori without any wrap or handle. Yes, they are sold that way, but intended to be used like that- I don't think so.

    I know, I have read all about how you guys love the simple look and have no problems with it.modeff

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    I'm curious about the Japanese razors - since once side is wedge and the other is hollow, do you always use the front/back or do you still use whatever side you would normally use with a western? I would think using a single side could get tricky as you work across your face...

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    Quote Originally Posted by BingoBango View Post
    I'm curious about the Japanese razors - since once side is wedge and the other is hollow, do you always use the front/back or do you still use whatever side you would normally use with a western? I would think using a single side could get tricky as you work across your face...
    One side is not a wedge and the other hollow. Even a wedge is hollow. The feel of w-k is nothing like a full hollow. or even a wedge

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    Do you strop a Japnese razor the same way as a Western razor?
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    Max, which model do you own ?

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    My thoughts exactly. I only recently started shaving with a Japanese razor and I had no issues at all. Maybe a few awkward moments and movement hesitations but had a wonderful and extremely fun shave. If anything I find it easier as the blade's cutting edge is smaller, one uses even lighter and shorter more precise strokes. And I gotta tell you, those blades are wicked sharp. I'm definitely hooked. And did I say it's lots of fun to shave with one too

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    Quote Originally Posted by Domino View Post
    Max, which model do you own ?
    He has my 50mm iwasaki, not sure if he's gotten one of his own yet, but I think that's what it will be

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    Quote Originally Posted by kevint View Post
    I still find the symmetrical western to be a superior design,
    and it took me awhile to get one to match the sweet shave i get from the occidental. But I love 'em. It is fun to shave with
    I still have a problem with the idea that one should use the wakamisori without any wrap or handle. Yes, they are sold that way, but intended to be used like that- I don't think so.

    I know, I have read all about how you guys love the simple look and have no problems with it.modeff
    All I can say is, the ones I've seen in barber's hands have all had the rubber handles.

    A bit of an aesthetic mismatch, yes, but hey--you don't want your lathery hand slipping and taking off a customer's ear, do you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Domino View Post
    Do you strop a Japnese razor the same way as a Western razor?
    Basic daily stropping? Yes exactly the same way.
    No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero

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    Yes, like Gugi said an Iwasaki as it's his but I have another one on my way and so far I have no clue who the maker is so hopefully Old _School will be able to help some with the stamp readings. Jim also helped with some of the stamp translations.

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    I enjoy mine a lot.
    I actually had an easier time learning to shave with those than I did with a western straight.

    There are some technique issues, and there are differences of opinion on whether or not you ever strop them or not... but I get a real thrill out of using a Japanese straight. If you have facial hair its actually a lot easier to make the precision maneuvers to keep your beard just as you like it with a Japanese straight... IMO.

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