Thread: Japanese Straight

A little while ago I brought a Japanese straight on here its a fantastic razor but on the last few shaves I'm just finding that my other straights seem to suit me better, So do I keep it in the hope that things will improve or let it go, Bearing in mind I have wanted a Japanese straight for many years.....

Originally Posted by over5feet

A little while ago I brought a Jap straight on here its a fantastic razor but on the last few shaves I'm just finding that my other straights seem to suit me better, So do I keep it in the hope that things will improve or let it go, Bearing in mind I have wanted a Jap for many years.....

Dont listen to me as I am about 4 weeks in to Straight shaving but I'm the kind of person that I don't like stuff just to look at....if I don't use it I want it gone.

That being said, judging by the size, couldnt you use it regularly to get at those pesky hairs under the nose or at the corners of the mouth?

These shave very different to western razors so its a all or nothing type of deal, But its nice to know there are more people like me i was beging to thing everyone collected and displayed and must use Electric or something

IME if it worked well at one time I would put it away for a time and come back to it. Sometimes absence makes the heart grow fonder.

You should definitely get rid of it, in fact for a nominal fee I'll do it for you! Actually if I was you I'd keep it if I got rid of razors every time my tastes changed I'd be even more in debt than I am. I find after sitting for a few weeks I start to itch to try a blade I had previously thought I was done with.

Thanks for the advice like I said its a great razor and the shave is so different than anything I get from a western blade, With just one pass you notice the difference, The thing is I really want to be in love with this but the different shaving technique and oh I don't know......... ARRRRRRRRHHHHHHHHHH

Originally Posted by over5feet

Thanks for the advice like I said its a great razor and the shave is so different than anything I get from a western blade, With just one pass you notice the difference, The thing is I really want to be in love with this but the different shaving technique and oh I don't know......... ARRRRRRRRHHHHHHHHHH

Just curious...how is the shave different? Do you mean the technique you use or how close it gets or what? Oddly enough, a Jap Straight is what I've always wanted to do but figured it would be easier to start with a normal one.

Originally Posted by volleykinginnc

Just curious...how is the shave different? Do you mean the technique you use or how close it gets or what? Oddly enough, a Jap Straight is what I've always wanted to do but figured it would be easier to start with a normal one.

Well because the are made for the Barber and not the customer you have to shave like your being shaved by a barber you don't use the stamped side which is the natural side you use the back side, I think if you want a Japanese straight get one of these first as I have used a straight for around 20 years and am not finding this new learning curve that easy, Not saying its bad but we all fall back on oid habits

Originally Posted by volleykinginnc

Just curious...how is the shave different? Do you mean the technique you use or how close it gets or what? Oddly enough, a Jap Straight is what I've always wanted to do but figured it would be easier to start with a normal one.

Safe to say it's a totally different experience and if you use it properly it can be like learning to use a straight all over again.

If you have the will to learn its a rewarding one, My problem is I have a Family piece that has been given a new lease of life by Arrowhead and it just feels right when I pick this one up and a little strange when I go for the japanese straight (it may just be a case of to many toys)
This is a photo of my rescaled family piece that is my everyday razor