Thread: Kamisori experts’ opinion is welcome

No, but it's not meant for shaving someone else. If that were the case where are the razors they used to shave themselves with?

It's just a very different animal than most of us are used to so you have to basically relearn how to shave when you use them. If you do this you will be rewarded with the best shave of your life.

I just shaved once with it. It is the sharpest and smoothest razor that I own. For the first time I had the feeling that the hair were cut without the razor touching the skin.
But the difficulty of holding and keeping the right angle during the passes made the shave a bit aggressive.
Maybe if I used the string to the handle I would hold it easier and steadier.

Does anybody know where can I buy this particular string for the handle?

I do not think itis anything special , but you need to know how to properly wrap it on the handle.
You can also get an universal rubber handle by Tosuke.
I am sure on e-bay you can find one.

Originally Posted by Slur

Does anybody know where can I buy this particular string for the handle?

It's probably steamed/fermented/chewed bamboo or some such... Man, those guys are so tricky...

I found it:
Japanese straight razor handle material Ivy skin | eBay

I ran a google on Ivy Skin and it brought be back... here!

I'm not surprised.

What is Ivy Skin? An organic material?

Originally Posted by tonycraigo

I ran a google on Ivy Skin and it brought be back... here!

I'm not surprised.

What is Ivy Skin? An organic material?

I beleive it's a baboo thing as you said above.

Originally Posted by Slur

I beleive it's a baboo thing as you said above.

Ok... probably comes with instructions like soaking for some days before wrapping... like basket material.

Looking forward to seeing your finished project.... already a beautiful thing.

Are there any comments about the age of this particular razor?
Before or after WWII?