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Hey guys.. I have this most annoying dot (spot) on my Iwasaki that I'm dying to get rid of.
You know the black color on the side of the razor, the material it's touched up with for protection near the spine? Well, it seems a little extra came elsewhere and I was wondering..
If I try to rub it with Autosol or the like.. Do I risk getting different color in the steel? Do you think it comes off in the first place?
Will try to edit with a pic ASAP
If you mean the glue residue from black electrical tape use to protect the spine while honing, the glue side of the electrical tape will take that off if you dab it.
Bob
Pic needed here.
You see how the part near the spine is painted black, a tiny dot seems to have fell right above the handle wrap.. It's just a dot but doesn't picture well for SOTD ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by BobH
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/10/qyve5a6e.jpg
Do not try to do anything with that,is not a defect.JMO
Please explainQuote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
I'm thinking of maybe getting the handle re-wrapped and this time slightly higher. The wrapping also came slightly scratchy and worn, not sure what the deal is.. Also very worried about its water resistance seeping through the gaps.
Is left over most likly from the forging process,Is part of the steel,the way it was made,Leave it alone or you may create a real defect.JMOQuote:
Originally Posted by ffarouki
AS pixelfixed mentioned from the picture it looks to be part of the metal.
If I understand the process in making a Kamisori a purer harder piece of steel is forge welded to the omote side at the edge.
the ura is a softer less pure alloy and is also what comprises the rest of the Kamisori.
My 2 cents would follow what others have said and leave it be. I would also leave the handle as is and just be cautious not to wet it.
Thanks, it's always great to see what others think. I guess it isn't that bad. There have been others though that changed the wrapping or removed it altogether (to make drying process easier) so it was just a thought.
I am not saying don't do it, in the end it is yours and do as you wish.
I was only trying to give some insight,
part of why I enjoy vintage and hand made items are the imperfections that make them, well them, or unique.
I can see removing the wrapping, I tried hard to work around the piece of heat shrink like stuff on the tang of my bergischer lowe.
I could not, I removed it and I can tell you they cut it after it was applied.
There are now lines that look like scribe marks on it in the gold wash.
I am happy and that is what matters.
do what you feel you need to and enjoy it.
Pat
It's my Bergischer Löwe exactly that's making me think along those lines!Quote:
Originally Posted by pfries
Spent quite valuable time trying to meticulously dry it after every use and one day I moved the black rubber to one side and rust/discoloration contemplated to move in! After all my effort.
Unlike you, I couldn't cut it out altogether because it's now hiding the affected area unfortunately. Too late. Now I just make sure to blow dry and move it back and forth very time.
Wondering if the Kamisori wrapping would do the same. Haven't read any complains, so suspected either it's a different kind of steel and/or maybe that wrapping is special.. Either way it doesn't look all that good. I dunno..
In Reality, the handle of any Razor should never get wet,no reason for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ffarouki
I get it and sorry to hear about the Bergischer Löwe,Quote:
Originally Posted by ffarouki
many of us spend a lot of time keeping them in the best shape we can (all razors)
there may be a solid method to seal the rattan wrap but I will be of little help there,
my Kamisori has a wrap that is impregnated to the point that it is bonded to the shank.
To be honest I have not given a second thought to what it looks like under it.
It will likely be in place when one of my boys inherits it.
You can simply remove the wrap if you wish but as mentioned not getting it wet is an alternativeQuote:
Originally Posted by ffarouki
Correct, except in reverse :) The ura is the hard steel. You can see the sliver of steel on the cross section.Quote:
Originally Posted by pfries
Mine came with no wrapping. I do like that there's no place for water to hide but there's not much to grab on to.
I've toyed with making a removable slip on handle that would grip well, but removable after the shave.
That's a brilliant idea. Would like to see what you come up with.Quote:
Originally Posted by RoyalCake
Did you ever have any luck coming up with an easily donned and doffed wrap or handle option? I would really like something like that for my Iwasaki wakamisori.Quote:
Originally Posted by RoyalCake
Unfortunately no :(
I still haven't gotten around to fooling with it but would still like to. Too many things going on! Haha
Have you guys considered using PlastDip for coating the handle?
Bob
Plastic Dip on an Iwaski? that would be interesting:)Quote:
Originally Posted by BobH
Totally ghetto and outright laughable, but nonetheless highly functional is this rubberband solution.
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Can be put on in 20-40 seconds and removed in 5-10 seconds.
From a traditional pov revolting but from a practical pov maybe not so much. After all it is really just another tool.Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Bob
I had to remove the original binding from mine - despite being careful it was put away damp and some rust came through. It's almost impossible to re-use the binding, so after cleaning, I oiled it and then used a waxed leather thong to re-wrap - the sort that is available from hobby shops in the section for beads etc.
I've also seen some striking examples of coloured waxed cotton wrapped in intricate patterns - these look really good and are an improvement on the basic wrap in my opinion.
I don't like wraps myself. Razor in pic is not mine.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...ori-grips.html
I'd love to have a Tosuke Rubber Grip, but they've been out of stock for quite a while now! I'm actually heading out and around Tokyo right now to see if I can find one.Quote:
Originally Posted by WW243
Yeah that came to mind. I have also done some plastic casts and that may work too - just haven't gotten around to messing with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobH
Good idea though...
Saw a number of nice wakamisori yesterday, but no luck finding any Tosuke grips.
I like the look of pure steel kamisori. Steel seems to be addictive.
Third shave with the Iwasaki last night and all I can say is WOW! This razor delivers! After modifying my hold just a bit, choking up, and making liberal use of the finger divet, had the best shave ever!! Once I choked up I realized I didn't really make much use of the wrap. Next shave I will try bare steel again!
