Thread: Iwasaki Kamisori - Unboxing.

Originally Posted by riooso

Very nice razor and excellent pics.

I have a question about using the razor. I know that this has probably been covered before but I would appreciate the perspective from someone that appears to be new to Japanese razors. Can you use both sides of the razor and obtain an optimum shave?


Thanks,
Richard

Yes I am very new to the Kamisori shave and I just had my second shave this morning, well at the moment it is very tricky shaving the left hand side of my face with the Omote side and I have resorted to shaving with the Ura side (the stamped side), but only in certain areas like downwards from my sideburns .

I am sure it is all a learning technique to be able to shave the whole face with the Omote side.

But I have seen (YouTube) and read that you can use both side and still have an excellent shave but the traditional way is just using the Omote side only but what it really comes down to is what works the best for you.

If you do not mind braking tradition then I am sure using both sides will still give you an excellent shave.

Originally Posted by sleekandsmooth

that is one beautiful razor!!! if you don't mind me asking, where did you order it from?

Here is the link to where I purchased it from:

IWASAKI RAZOR Japanese Style Razor 50mm Sweden Steel

Regards.

Hi planetocean
Just for clarification and proper recognition Mizuochi-san (in red) is the blade smith that made the Iwasaki Swedish laminate version. Iwasaki-san (Iwasaki Shigeyoshi) the gray haired gentleman, is his predecessor. Both are master blacksmiths.
Mike

Having just purchased Two (2) I'm looking forward to receiving them. One is smaller than the other and since I couldn't decide I figured why not just get both as I'm currently rich (LOL). Actually, I just sold my house and I had enough equity to have a bit of cash left over. So, being rich is certainly very temporary and the significant other is very quickly tiring of my jokingly saying that. Anyway, while I've never tried a Kamisori I figure the way I grip the razor (which, since I've had two strokes is kind of awkward) should make shaving with the Kamisori a fairly natural motion for me.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Hope you love yers as much as I do mine, if I ever gave up collecting razors and just became a "Shaver" this would be my first choice as a keeper...

Great minds think alike G.
The 2 razors I've kept out of my collection are both Swedish steel. My Iwasaki Kamisori & an E.A. Berg.

@ planetocean . Congrats & enjoy !

So, onimaru55, tell me do you really have an affection for that particular master's creation. If indeed you speak so highly of it would you recommend it as well?

Originally Posted by cflaageriv

So, onimaru55, tell me do you really have an affection for that particular master's creation. If indeed you speak so highly of it would you recommend it as well?

I do & I would but as usual YMMV. Some people prefer western razors.

Oh yes, I totally agree, and for that matter the more variety of razors I experience, the more particular I become. Off the top of my head I would probably say conservatively half my razors I really care less for than some of the others. Of my lot, three (3) stick out in particular: My big 'ol Hart; my 5/8 Holzhauer and it's bigger brother, the 6/8 Holzhauer - all three of them shave me so close it brings back recollections of being a baby, when my skin was new and pristine. And, my Lord those shaves are so stinking smooth! What else is there to say? But, onimaru55, you have really peaked my interest...really can't wait to receive my Kamisori. You can bet I will review it right here!

Also, I forgot to mention, where did you [guys, plural if you may] find a Iwasaki Kamisori anyway? I have been having a devil of a time hunting one down.

Originally Posted by cflaageriv

Also, I forgot to mention, where did you [guys, plural if you may] find a Iwasaki Kamisori anyway? I have been having a devil of a time hunting one down.

I placed a link on this tread somewhere.