Thread: That you would choose Shell Cordovan Horween or Kanayama Cordovan?

That you would choose Shell Cordovan Horween or Kanayama Cordovan?

The Kanayama is a wonderful piece of leather in the 80,000. It is not only the shell cordovan itself, but the treatment the maker applies to it that characterizes the end product.

I have the Kanayama 90,000 It is a beautiful piece of leather. Highly recommended, if you can find one.

What are the price points of each? or is cost no object?

Kanayama is a winner if you can find one. Good luck!!!

If not 80 000? Kanayama # 3 or 3000?

Originally Posted by AlexHRC

If not 80 000? Kanayama # 3 or 3000?

I haven't had one myself but from what I've heard they are very good. I've read that on the shaving forums.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I haven't had one myself but from what I've heard they are very good. I've read that on the shaving forums.

Thanks. I think that digit is more marketing. Instead of working qualities (IMHO) .

I have a Kanayama 3000, and I've been told that it is identical to the strop used by TI in the final prep of their razors. I am very happy with mine and I hope your search will be successful.

Originally Posted by AlexHRC

Thanks. I think that digit is more marketing. Instead of working qualities (IMHO) .

It is like buying a car with cloth seats and no chrome, or with leather seats and extra chrome. With the 80,000 the cordovan is the best that can be had and there is also a suede strop as well as the heavy linen. The 90,000 is the same but two or three inches longer. I believe the thickness is greater on those too. Anyway, I have been very satisfied with the Kanayama.