The Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

Discussion in 'Straight Razors' started by DaltonGang, Aug 3, 2017.

  1. Axeman556

    Axeman556 Well-Known Member

    I've heard nothing but great things, I didn't think they'd make anything horrible given their artisan nature!! I'm extremely stoked to get a hold of those two!
     
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  2. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

    ‘White’ in Japanese razor steel terms usually means Hitachi white steel #2, aka Yasuki steel, Y.S.S., Y.S.S. 2, Y.S.S. H 2, etc.

    Magnificent steel, get ‘em when you can.
     
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  3. Axeman556

    Axeman556 Well-Known Member

    Steve if your referring to my "white" quotation it was for the scales to distinguish which razor was which. However I hope they both are of white steel!! From the little I've found both are highly regarded companies! They both are still in operation today
     
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  4. Axeman556

    Axeman556 Well-Known Member

    This is a kenwa

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  5. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    I see the beginnings of SRAD rearing it's head. :signs136:
    Welcome to "The Dark Side Of Shaving" @Axeman556 . There is no turning back now.
     
  6. Axeman556

    Axeman556 Well-Known Member

    Unfortunately my friend you are right . I don't know man these Japanese razors just kinda bit me hard and scratch my itch! I guess you guys are stuck with me now !!
     
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  7. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    I knlw the feeling, I have many Japanese blades. I started a Japanese Razor thread, a while back. It would be nice to get it started again, so we can all admire what everyone has been acquiring.
    https://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/japanese-straight-razor-thread.52548/
     
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  8. Axeman556

    Axeman556 Well-Known Member

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  9. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Suzumasa
    13/16th
    1/2 Hollow

    No stampings on the blade, and Mother of Pearl acrylic scales. This was acquired from @lindyhopper66 . Much thanks.

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  10. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    Here's the box I just found for the Suzumasa, or for one of the Suzumasa's. I originally thought it was in the family of Tanifuji made razors under Nichiri, but it is not.

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  11. Axeman556

    Axeman556 Well-Known Member

    Rocket no. 38 Compress_20230620_193906_6131.jpg
     
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  12. Axeman556

    Axeman556 Well-Known Member

    Giyana biken osaka Compress_20230626_195442_2960.jpg Compress_20230626_195442_2600.jpg
     
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  13. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

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  14. Axeman556

    Axeman556 Well-Known Member

    Thanks!!! I was pumped when I found it! Im gonna say it a symmetrical kamisori , grind is different than a western , while being identical side to side it's also about 2.75 inches long Compress_20230626_221342_2307.jpg
     
  15. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    @Axeman556 I notice your last three razors are much prettier, and more interesting than your first three.

    You're starting to develop an "eye" for good razors. :p (or at least more unique looking ones).
     
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  16. Axeman556

    Axeman556 Well-Known Member

    You could say that :)! R.A.D is a real thing 100 percent
     
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  17. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Yes, yes it is. I dread to add up the cost of all my Straights. But, honing each and every one, except for a couple has been learning experience.
     
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  18. Axeman556

    Axeman556 Well-Known Member

    Manuslu

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    Kenwa symmetric kamisori Compress_20230630_171635_5650.jpg Compress_20230630_171634_4846.jpg Compress_20230630_171636_6342.jpg
     
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  19. Axeman556

    Axeman556 Well-Known Member

    My lady picked this up for me as a wedding present. Kinsyo fon golden star 1000 Compress_20230714_170039_9985.jpg

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  20. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

    How’s your Kenwa ground? Mine has a low spot in the middle on one side. Shades of Dovo!
     
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