Thread: J*apanese Western Style

There's an ebay trader based in Japan that has lots of western style straigts (as well as kamisoris etc.) that has this unusual 'J*apanese' heading on each item. I wondered if anyone has experience of dealing with the site and what the quality of razors is like. I've heard some good reports about japanese straights but don't know enough about the manufacturers to make a decision - so if anyone can provide guidance on the best makes to look out for, I'd be grateful.

a link to the seller would help?
In my experience Japanese made razors are great shavers.

Here's the link

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As the above vendor says,Most are great Razors,He also happens to be the only seller of said blades I will buy from.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

As the above vendor says,Most are great Razors,He also happens to be the only seller of said blades I will buy from.

Thanks - I've taken your advice and gone with one from Classifieds.

Originally Posted by UKRob

Thanks - I've taken your advice and gone with one from Classifieds.

Am certain you will be very pleased.

Do not hesitate to purchase from this gentleman. He sells some superb Japanese western straights. And while he gets $30
for honing if you want it i can tell you from experience his honing is second to none.

Originally Posted by lz6

Do not hesitate to purchase from this gentleman. He sells some superb Japanese western straights. And while he gets $30
for honing if you want it i can tell you from experience his honing is second to none.

I assume you are referring to the guy on Ebay, in which case it's good to know that he is a reputable seller. Because I don't know anything about Japanese manufacturers I was looking for some kind of recommendation, which you have provided. In between times I've bought a Japanese razor via this forum on the basis of a previous recommendation.

I've purchased several razors from this vendor, both Japanese western and western straights, and all have been as described. Post by Japan EMS to CONUS takes about a week. Prices are all over the place, but if you check the listings periodically you can snag a good deal on a nice razor.

+1 Japanese westerns shave great

Prices are all subjective & YMMV etc. but I balk at some his razor prices.