Japanese Straight Razor Thread

You and me both dude!

 

Jamie what is the reason for shoulderless blades on so many jwest shavers?

 

Mitch to be perfectly honest I'm not to sure, the only reason I can think of could be a quite simple it's just their prefered method of grinding and style, I must admit to being a fan of shoulderless razors they look so elegant Revisor make a few modern shoulderless models which are superb shavers.

 

I'm a big fan of shoulderless razors too. I find them easier to hone too.

 

One of my newest to my Japanese Straight collection. I really like the translucent silver sparkle scales. I took my time polishing it, and honing it today. It is easily popping hair, all the way down the blade. So, I will try a shave with it tonight.
谷藤 TF.HAIROP BARBARS 東京. If anyone reads Japanese characters, please help me translate.

 

Not sure it helps much but Google translate says it means, "Vine Tokyo".

 

Funny, my translator told me Wisteria Tokyo.

 

It reads Tanifuji TF.HAIROP BARBERS Tokyo.

谷藤 Tanifuji

東京 Tokyo

 

Thanks Jamie.

 

Another couple of Japanese Razors. I just liked the looks of them, and the fact that one had JPN on the tang.

JPN 1000 6/8 東京. It cost $8.50, and took a real nice edge.


This one took a little more doing. It felt like Swedish steel, and the toe end was stubborn on the hone.
寒月 KANGETSU 東京. Cost $12.84

 

It's says Kangetsu Tokyo.

It's says Kangetsu Tokyo.

 

Thanks,
What does the other side say? The pictograph.

 

I have a hashimoto sculpture I naught off ebay. Swedish steel once honed gives me a longer lasting blade than my other blades.love it. I think Japanese blades are a good blade

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Used my Feon 172 today. The razor takes a great edge, very smooth.

 

NOS EIKO YSK.2. Many thanks to Jamie for advice and help!

 

Very nice.

 

Let me be the first to say "Welcome to The Shave Den". Please introduce yourself to the Newbie section: http://theshaveden.com/forums/forums/newbies.28/

Also, please share photos of your Japanese razor, so we can all enjoy your find.

 

I just joined the ranks with my one and only Japanese razor - this Suzumasa AA. I just had my first shave with it today and it hit the Wow! scale. @Billyfergie had warned me about how sharp these razors are and, sure enough, before I was halfway through the first pass I made a nice slice under my ear and behind my jaw. You know, somewhere near where the jugular is.

I will be enjoying my "Suzy Q" for quite some time, I am sure.


Happy shaving - Karl

 

Suzy Q..

Billy..

 

That Swedish Steel sure can take a wicked edge. Sometimes I think too sharp.
That's one nice looking razor. Congrats, and enjoy.