Thread: Shaving with a Kamisori, how to and stuff.

So.. First shave today with a kamisori. It was interesting. I'm not sure about my angles, and MAYBE it needs a hone; 'twas a bit tuggy. Any tips, hints? 1/2 way through I switched to a straight to check the lather (thought maybe that was at fault) but it was fine...

How do you do the LH side of your neck? I could only use a S to N stroke there... Used only one hand, the more concave side to the face...

Hi Carl I recently started using a kamisori also. I was driving myself batty trying to use it the traditional way. My shaves where coming out decent enough but the razor burn was horrible. So finally I just used it how I would any other straight and the shave was amazing. As bigspendur said you do have to adjust the angles when you switch sides.

Originally Posted by Castel33

Hi Carl I recently started using a kamisori also. I was driving myself batty trying to use it the traditional way. My shaves where coming out decent enough but the razor burn was horrible. So finally I just used it how I would any other straight and the shave was amazing. As bigspendur said you do have to adjust the angles when you switch sides.

I agree! The razor should be held lightly; only tight enough to control the angle and make the pass. That will allow it to follow your face rather than planing it. That has been the way i use any razor and I usually get very nice shaves and do not get razor burn. If I tighten up on the razor I can tell in a hurry!
~Richard

When you use a Kamisori it's like learning to shave all over again. You need to build facility with the razor and you'll find (in time) some of those seemingly impossible strokes will become easy.