Safe Shipping Ideas for Kamisori and Non-Folding razors

So I was doing some honing and thought that perhaps taking a few pics of how I pack up Kamisori style razors might help save a few edges..


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First I cut out a piece of cardboard that fits the razor, and a heavy bond piece of note paper

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I cut the paper to just oversize to the edge and blade when folded


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I use Blue Painters tape because it removes with no residue, I fold the heavy paper so that the edge is actually not touching the folded paper it is suspended inside because of the tape along the spine


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Finally I tape the entire setup to the cardboard which is then wrapped in bubble wrap and tucked into a box to keep it from shifting around

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Note that I try and never let tape touch the blade or near the edge, if you wrap the razor first then tape, or like some of you guys do, use rubber bands, it is way easier on any style razor especially during the hot months..

Just some ways I have found that have worked, maybe they will give you some good ideas which please feel free to share here..

Great Idea,never really thought about a shipping consideration for those blades:)

How about thin PVC pipe, really cheap, cut your length, put the blade in the pipe surrounded by bubble wrap, edge covered with your heavy paper, cap the ends. :beer2:

Nice post Glen. I also use it anytime I ship a razor since lowlifes rap an envelope to dislodge any object through the envelope end. Person gets envelope nothing in it. Been had that way!
A straight razor, well cushioned in a toothbrush tube is a nice way to keep them from being bent also. I prefer to put the whole thing in a flat rate box, not envelope. Whether that is a good idea for the Kamisori, I don't think so.

Just whatever you do don't ever write "fragile" on the parcel. if you do it goes to the cage with the Gorilla in it for "special attention".

I use a piece of pipe insulation, wrap the razor with paper or bubble wrap slide it inside the pipe insulation, cut two pieces for each end, wrapped with box tape. A 6 foot piece of pipe insulation cost about one dollar.
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Glens method is specific for Kamisori.As with all straights the edge cannot even touch paper,imagine 3 or 4 days of being tossed around.
Is a great Idea.As for standard straights,I have shipped hundreds of them all over the world,oil them,wrap in wax paper,put them in a razor box (of which I have hundreds) box um and ship um,never an issue.

Here's a safe shipping method! Ship them ALL to ME! :rofl2:

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Just whatever you do don't ever write "fragile" on the parcel. if you do it goes to the cage with the Gorilla in it for "special attention".

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I like puttin "glass" on the package! Give em a challenge! :D

After some experiments i use this way to ship my Kamisoris:

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I use some type of more rigid foam plastic (not that kind that is usually used for sofas etc.), cut a hole into it for the Blade and a slot for the Handle (not too deep). When the Kami is put into the Slot i fix it with a bended Paper Clip to give some Pressure to the slot so the kami cant move. At last i put some rigid styrofoam on the upperside. I made some experiments (let it fall, throwed it around) to simulate most things that can happen when a packet is shipped and had good results :-)

I hope everyone that ships Kamisoris has a chance to see this thread and will follow these suggestions.

I just recently purchased two Iwasaki Kamis from these forums classifieds, both shipped in the original plastic sleeve and just put in the wooden box that they are sold in. Left to rattle around in the box with nothing but the plastic sleeve to protect the edge.
Both advertised as shave ready and both arrived with impact damage to the edge that rendered them no longer shave ready and will require bevel restoration.

Please, if you sell-ship Kamis take a little extra time and effort to package them as suggested above to help them arrive in excellent condition.

Thank you to all that have contributed to this thread with great ideas for the adequate protection of non folding razors while shipping.

I use old paper towel roll centers for shipping razors. Stick the razor in, fold the end, tape it, fold & tape the opposite end. Put it in the good sized box with bubble wrap. So far so good. Toilet paper roll centers for shaving brushes, if I don't have the original box. :)