Iwasaki kamisori 2

[senoreme]

I was recently given this beautiful japanese straight razor. It is a work of art. I'd like to ask about stropping. Does anyone have experience with stropping this type of blade just prior to shaving? What about oil? What type and how often? I am not even going to attempt to hone this gorgeous piece of steel so I am not asking that. How and in what, do your store the razor after use? Just one more thing, please? Anyone knows how to make or where to buy some type of grip for the handle of this blade? Thank you so much for your help.

[pixelfixed]

Can you post a pic of your razor?most kamisoris have simple bamboo or twine wrapping on the handles,many have nothing for the simple reason that you do not hold the Kamisori by the handle when using it.

[drgreen]

Sorry to intrude, but on the topic of japanese razors, do you guys know what the price range is on a good japanese razor? The ones I've seen on reputable online vendors are quite expensive, and then you have the other end of the spectrum of dirt cheap ones on ebay that look to good to be true for the price, in which case it probably is.

Is there an equivalent of a Dovo best quality for japanese razors just for those who enjoy some variety down the road without spending too much?

[senoreme]

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I looked around the internet. The best price I could find for the Japanese razor which I have posted the phots of, goes for approximately $475.00. Thank you

[Bill S]

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I looked around the internet. The best price I could find for the Japanese razor which I have posted the phots of, goes for approximately $475.00. Thank you

That's due to two things, the provenance of the razor and the fact that it is a size 2.

The razor in this picture is a size2 and it was about 4 times the cost of the more standard size1. Same maker but different steel and size. I would go with a size1 made by a known maker. You may get lucky and find one used, but I would just bite the bullet and get one from SRD. At least then you know what you're dealing with. Plus a free honing on a kamisori is not a bad thing to have.

[gssixgun]

Ok I knew something looked funny, senoreme yours is a left handed razor or something is reversed in the pics...

Or am I just seeing this all wrong ???? I can't actually see the edge bevel to know for sure

[gugi]

Glen, the pictures are in a mirror or just flipped, it's the normal razor (take a careful look at the stamps and you'll see they are mirrored, or the pictures on the wall if you want it easier ).

[senoreme]

and please accept my strong apology. I in now way meant any disrespect to anyone. Have a pleasant day. William

[gssixgun]

and please accept my strong apology. I in now way meant any disrespect to anyone. Have a pleasant day. William

No harm no foul Thanks for understanding

[holli4pirating]

Can you post a pic of your razor?most kamisoris have simple bamboo or twine wrapping on the handles,many have nothing for the simple reason that you do not hold the Kamisori by the handle when using it.

It is a typical Iwasaki. The black on the "spine" covers the entire handle, too. It has a bit of a texture, and I would also assume it is rust resistant. I prefer no wrapping because grip is not a problem for me at all, and with a bare handle I know if it is dry or not.