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05-05-2012, 10:18 AM #1
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Hi,
I'm thinking of getting a Kamisori. I'm thinking price range of 100 - 150AU.
I've been straight razor shaving for almost a year. I have several razors and a DE. I consider myself to be quite a competant straight razor shaver and quite able to hone; though some older razors with more 'issues' offer more of a challenge for me. I find I enjoy a 5/8 full hollow best; but also like a more wedgy razor. I say that as a background to what I normally use, etc, so you can give good advice.
Questions:
I'm thinking Kamisori (I'm possibly using that term incorrectly, I'm talking about Japanese non folding razors like these) razors are less flexible than a nice hollow 5/8 vintage razor, would that assumption be true?
If you can shave well with a straight, would one find using a Kamisori reasonably straight forward? (same question re. honing)
What should I look for (or what should I stay away from)?
What size should I get given I'm currently using what are probably quite small (thin) razors (4/8 and 5/8) (though before today my next razor was going to be a 6/8)?
How should I store it? I use a leather case for my straights or their coffins. I know you can get stands or boxes. Is either better? Any other means of storage? I store my straights as stated on my desk in my bedroom. It get quite cold and moist in there in winter; so I'm thinking on a stand in the open may not be the best solution. I normally dry and oil my straights with Eucalyptus oil after each shave.
Can you get a decent razor for 100 - 150AU? I find one of my favourite razors is my Burrell Top Flight, and I think it cost only about 40bucks.
As I say, I'm not a newbie, but I'd be new to this type of razor.
BTW, I'm not bidding on the razor in the link, it'll be awhile before I can afford one...