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:p The only thing that I don't get to do is shave with it since I'll be sending it over to Glen, for him to touch it up and all that jazz.
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After it gets sent over and brought back to my arms, then I'll indulge myself and enjoy my first shave with a kamisori.
Strop that puppy and try it out,nice blade.
I want that perfect edge before I try it out, wait a week or two and I'll love to try her out.
I'd try it first also. That way when you get it back you'll have the answer for someone else with a new Iwasaki. "Should I send it out to be honed professionally"? You have the answer already, I suspect, but then you'll have empirical knowledge of the answer. :D
Enjoy that razor!!
Howard :)
Thanks Howard, I asked someone on the forums before if it was shave ready or not (from aframestokyo) and he said it wasn't, so I'll get it touched up by Glen or Lynn, and after that I'll tend to my Iwasaki well.Quote:
Originally Posted by SirStropalot
Well if the seller said it is not shave ready,you have only one option,git ur done:)
I'll be honest here, I will test shave it before I hone it, so you might as well do the same, it is information that you can't get twice :) once it touches the hones that edge is gone forever Good or Bad it is information to learn :p
Nice looking blade. You'll enjoy it, when they're honed properly they take an amazing edge :)
Fine fine, I'll use it before I send out the kamisori out to you. I sent you an email before I got home about the wisteria wrap, would it trouble you to remove it?Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
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Originally Posted by Catrentshaving
So I've heard, I have never had a kamisori before so it's a welcome addition. Exciting, too! :o
Good call,than you will know the rest of the story when she gets back:) would not remove the wrap,JMOQuote:
Originally Posted by odinrazor
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Originally Posted by odinrazor
Hey Odin,
You don't have to try a whole shave. Just shave one cheek maybe. That'll give you the feel of the original edge. Then when Glen's honed it you'll have an excellent comparison to share later on. It's just building a knowledge base that you'll draw on many times. Better to experience it than just read about it. Again my friend, enjoy that beautiful razor!! :D
@Stropalot
Yes sir, and thank you. Money well spent, in my opinion. :D
@pix
I'm actually not too fond of the wisteria wrap, and would rather hold onto the handle naked.
Shaving naked is really not a good idea,Just sayin:)Quote:
Originally Posted by odinrazor
I'll say it was a battle scar if something unfortunate happens to me.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
In general.... try the edge right out of the box. Lay out the new blade and a backup.Quote:
Originally Posted by odinrazor
If you do not like the new edge finish with the backup.
Two good thing happen. If the edge was already correct you did not mess it up.
If the edge was not 100% you have a comparison to judge it against and a backup.
For me the kamisori would be a new experience. I doubt I could hone it as well as
the maker on my first try.
After the first shave test or two... I would decide what to do next.
Great idea. I'll strop before it touches my face. I'm waiting on my new sample creams to test it out, so when I get it I'll use the new edge before I send it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by niftyshaving
Been looking at these bad boys. Where did you find this razor? (store, location, etc) I see that SRD is out of stock. I would like to add one to my growing collection.
got this from invisible edge on there stock :(Quote:
Originally Posted by georgiadawg
Due to the swordsmith being ill recently, we regret to say that these razor will no not be available until probably September 2013, sorry!
Man, that sucks. Thanks for the info though.Quote:
Originally Posted by shanky887614
Depending on the size you're looking for you can try here as wellQuote:
Originally Posted by georgiadawg
Aframestokyo; Takeshi.Quote:
Originally Posted by georgiadawg
I can't imagine Iwasaki would send out razors without final honing them on Japanese natural stones of very high quality.
I think the box said "made in Beijing"? ;)
Beautiful kamisori. Congratulations! I am sure you will enjoy it tremendously.
Me neither, but if you purchase it from SRD they hone for you plus a return hone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pithor
@ Wint
Even if it was, I would be happy if it came from my hometown. :rofl2:
@guy Thanks friend, I am. I am getting a few nicks here and there and it's not even honed shave ready. :p
