Thread: Unknown Kamisori producer

Agreed... these razors do need to be touched up on the hone. But they are very good quality and fun to use once you get the technique down.

I intend to purchase one of these soon. Any updates suggesting yea or nea?

Originally Posted by DFriedl

I intend to purchase one of these soon. Any updates suggesting yea or nea?

I posted the following in the Shave-of-the-Day thread a while ago:

"Razor: Kanenaga Kamisori
Brush: Crowley & Tosh Silvertip Badger
Cream: Santa Maria Novella Crema da Barba
Pre-shave: Truefitt & Hill Pre-Shave Oil
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery G20
Balm: L'Occitane Cade Juniper aftershave balm

This was the first shave after honing this new kamisori. I'd shaved a few times with the OOTB edge, stropping only, and found it wanting -- it left some serious razor burn on my neck, and really dug in on the chin. After a careful inspection using a 10X loupe, the bevel near the tip was simply not set, and had a small chip. I honed it using the following: first, a Bester 1200, then on a Takashima J-nat, then on a Yaginoshima J-nat. On each I used a 10-1 ratio (very light sweep on the ura side). I used the loupe periodically to see what I was doing to the bevel. It cleaned up nicely, was even all the way to the tip. I put about 50 laps on a steer hide strop, and shaved, basically two passes, but with some fussing around the chin. This was one of the best shaves I've had since I started with straights of any kind. Smooth, and no irritation.

One thing I noticed: the kamisori likes a very wet, slick lather; my other straight, a Mastro Livi New Grind, seems to like a more traditional, foamy lather."

I've used it a few times since, and have honed it twice more, just because. It's a great little razor. I got mine from chefsknivestogo.com, for about $115. (great site, btw. Razors are listed under "Knife Accessories").

If you find one for a decent price, I'd get it.

Cheers,

Jack

Thanks Jack. I knew I saw one of these somewhere, but didn't realize it was one of our SOTD threads.

I also had to set a bevel on mine when I received it. I only have 2 Kamisoris ( this one and a vintage) and have only used each a couple times so I can't make a real comparison on performance yet. But I will say that the craftsmanship on this new Kamisoris is top notch, I don't think you can beat it for the price.

Originally Posted by MattW

I also had to set a bevel on mine when I received it. I only have 2 Kamisoris ( this one and a vintage) and have only used each a couple times so I can't make a real comparison on performance yet. But I will say that the craftsmanship on this new Kamisoris is top notch, I don't think you can beat it for the price.

I shaved with the Kanenaga Kamisori again this weekend. After stropping the kamisori 50 laps on a steer hide strop, I just used some soap to wash my face, a hot rag to soften up 3 days worth of beard, and some Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood shave soap. I did two passes: WTG, and slightly XTG. No cuts, no nicks, great shave. I could feel some stubble if I rubbed my face against the grain, but the beard looked cleanly shaven. My skin stretching has vastly improved, adding to the success of this shave.

I am a fan of this reasonably priced kamisori. Get one if you can.

Cheers,

Jack

Has anyone bought anything from Japannippon? Theres a western jap razor I want to get from him BADLY!!!

Originally Posted by jackslimpson

I am a fan of this reasonably priced kamisori. Get one if you can.

Mine is en route from Osaka. Thanks!

Has anyone bought anything from Japannippon? Theres a western jap razor I want to get from him BADLY!!!

I haven't, but others here have mentioned that site. Not to be too PC, but I'm pretty sure we have Japanese members. I probably wouldn't throw that term around much.

Originally Posted by DFriedl

Mine is en route from Osaka. Thanks!



I haven't, but others here have mentioned that site. Not to be too PC, but I'm pretty sure we have Japanese members. I probably wouldn't throw that term around much.

Your last comment actually caused me to do some historical research haha. I never knew Jap was considered offensive, you learn something everyday.

Originally Posted by animalwithin

Has anyone bought anything from Japannippon? Theres a western jap razor I want to get from him BADLY!!!

This seller is very good, there is only one reason why I stopped buying from him. Location. He live in Fukushima, very near the Atomic Power station where big accident happened recently. Level of radiation is still high, items can be dangerous.