Thread: Sun July 24th - Sat July 30st

Originally Posted by Titivillus

Iwasaki Nihon Kamisori (Nichogake)

I'm really startig to like the look of these sort of non-folding razors (not sure what they're called). I'm guessing they're pretty expensive? I'm also wondering how one stores them; I have seen one on here I think with a little box. How do you stop the edge from being damaged?

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I'm really startig to like the look of these sort of non-folding razors (not sure what they're called). I'm guessing they're pretty expensive? I'm also wondering how one stores them; I have seen one on here I think with a little box. How do you stop the edge from being damaged?

They are Japanese razors, you can still buy them new you could pay the same for a Theirs-Issard so expense is relative. I too am tempted but its too much for me to pay out on a single shaving purchase!

Originally Posted by Jeltz

They are Japanese razors, you can still buy them new you could pay the same for a Theirs-Issard so expense is relative. I too am tempted but its too much for me to pay out on a single shaving purchase!

Yeah, same here (a little too much at present) NICE though!

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Gotta keep going, Baldy, we gotta keep going. My 3 1/2 year old grandson was diagnosed with bone cancer only 14 weeks ago. He had an op two weeks ago to remove his humerus and replace it with his fibula. On Tuesday I take him in for a review and to continue another 6 months of chemo (he's already had 12 weeks worth). Bailey teaches me to 'live in the moment'; he's a bugger at times, but generally he's as happy as anything; he calls his new leg brace his 'Iron Man Leg'. Of course he doesn't really know what's going on, but I still look up to him, he's so brave; that is, when I'm not staring into corners or weeping at the smallest thing. Have to keep going though, have to keep going....And it's not ranting, I'd like to think we could use this forum to support each other and talk to each other in regard to many facets. Us 'blokes' don't really talk a lot, do we?

I hope your grandson feels better soon. Nice to be able to come and find a friendly ear to listen and shoulder to lean on.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Gotta keep going, Baldy, we gotta keep going. My 3 1/2 year old grandson was diagnosed with bone cancer only 14 weeks ago. He had an op two weeks ago to remove his humerus and replace it with his fibula. On Tuesday I take him in for a review and to continue another 6 months of chemo (he's already had 12 weeks worth). Bailey teaches me to 'live in the moment'; he's a bugger at times, but generally he's as happy as anything; he calls his new leg brace his 'Iron Man Leg'. Of course he doesn't really know what's going on, but I still look up to him, he's so brave; that is, when I'm not staring into corners or weeping at the smallest thing. Have to keep going though, have to keep going....And it's not ranting, I'd like to think we could use this forum to support each other and talk to each other in regard to many facets. Us 'blokes' don't really talk a lot, do we?

Carl,

I'm terribly sorry to hear about your grandson. I can only imagine what this has been like for the past 14 weeks. I will certainly keep him in my thoughts, and I wish you all the grace I can send your direction as you cope with the situation.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I'm really startig to like the look of these sort of non-folding razors (not sure what they're called). I'm guessing they're pretty expensive? I'm also wondering how one stores them; I have seen one on here I think with a little box. How do you stop the edge from being damaged?

They are called: Iwasaki Nihon Kamisori (Iwasaki is the brand and the manufacturer).

They are a bit expensive but each one is a piece of art IMO.

I received this Japanese razor a week ago, so now to maintain the edge I only strop her using a ratio 5:1 (omote:ura [ura is the kanji's side]) . When she needs to be honed I will use the 10:1 ratio or maybe 10:2, I will see.

I bought this one here (length blade: 60 mm)

I hope your grandson feels better soon.

Antoni

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

I hope your grandson feels better soon. Nice to be able to come and find a friendly ear to listen and shoulder to lean on.

Yeah, it's going to sound really weird, but this new hobby and this forum has helped. I'm a pretty solitary type person, I've never really had friends, but I do find I have some here :-) As I say, we do need to keep going, or else it all gets a little too difficult...Sorry again to post off topic!

Originally Posted by Titivillus

They are called: Iwasaki Nihon Kamisori (Iwasaki is the brand and the manufacturer).

They are a bit expensive but each one is a piece of art IMO.

I received this Japanese razor a week ago, so now to maintain the edge I only strop her using a ratio 5:1 (omote:ura [ura is the kanji's side]) . When she needs to be honed I will use the 10:1 ratio or maybe 10:2, I will see.

I bought this one here (length blade: 60 mm)

I hope your grandson feels better soon.

Antoni

Ta, thanks very much, I only really posted that to try and help Baldy move on...

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Carl,

I'm terribly sorry to hear about your grandson. I can only imagine what this has been like for the past 14 weeks. I will certainly keep him in my thoughts, and I wish you all the grace I can send your direction as you cope with the situation.

Ta, again, only really posted it to help Baldy move on, everyone has 'issues', don't want to weigh everyone down with mine! I do find some of the witty posts here a sort of 'balance'. Thanks for your thoughts; and the word 'grace' is very topical....

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Gotta keep going, Baldy, we gotta keep going. My 3 1/2 year old grandson was diagnosed with bone cancer only 14 weeks ago. He had an op two weeks ago to remove his humerus and replace it with his fibula. On Tuesday I take him in for a review and to continue another 6 months of chemo (he's already had 12 weeks worth). Bailey teaches me to 'live in the moment'; he's a bugger at times, but generally he's as happy as anything; he calls his new leg brace his 'Iron Man Leg'. Of course he doesn't really know what's going on, but I still look up to him, he's so brave; that is, when I'm not staring into corners or weeping at the smallest thing. Have to keep going though, have to keep going....And it's not ranting, I'd like to think we could use this forum to support each other and talk to each other in regard to many facets. Us 'blokes' don't really talk a lot, do we?

These kids are amazing and inspirational. I know exactly what you mean, and thankyou for sharing. Bailey will be in my thoughts daily.