Thread: New Kamisori by Brian Brown

Here is the latest addition to the collection, my first Kamisori:







Made by Brian Brown, whose work I first saw on this forum.

Picked up the box this morning, couldn't wait to get home, strop, and shave with the new blade. For the first time with a Kamisori, it went very well! The blade was definitely shave-ready, but it was obvious that it requires some adjustments to my shaving technique. Regardless, I got a good shave out of the box, and it's definitely a keeper!

Brian, if you see this: Great work, and thank you very much!

An excellent blade, I've already sent an email for one of the next batch! He does beautiful work.

Very nice! I, too, have an order in with Brian. But for a western-grind fixed blade.

If It were possible, all of my razors would be kamisori grind... that blade is one of my all time favorites. Beautiful.

Beautiful razor.
Where can I find the works of Brian Brown?
Is there a website?

Congratulations on a fine looking razor.

Stu

A Razors Tale

I bought a kamisori from one of BB's previous batches and just love it! I'm also on the books for a folder sometime mid-year.

Originally Posted by Slur

Beautiful razor.
Where can I find the works of Brian Brown?
Is there a website?

I received my kamisori from Brian yesterday. Awesome work. It's just like the one on this page, minus the cord on the handle.

I have always thought these would be hard to shave with...I would love to try my hand at one; one day

Originally Posted by sleekandsmooth

I have always thought these would be hard to shave with...I would love to try my hand at one; one day

Hard, no - different, yes! Heavier for one thing (I do like the heft of it!), different optimum angle to hold. I'm used to switching hands and blade-sides - BIG difference for me to use one hand, one side.

One thing Brian suggested is to make the lather a bit wetter than one is used to, so I'm trying that... In spite of the differences, I got a good face shave right out of the box! Tomorrow, we try the head ...