What Straight Razor did you use today?

[Jdchambersjr]

Camisori 13/16 in Olive Ash by Valeriy Gabdylvaliev
This razor impresses me more every time I use it…
The edge is absolutely incredible.

 

[Jdchambersjr]

Dorko "First Class"

 

[Jdchambersjr]

ERUSTA 96 13/16 in Gold from Lou Mowan at Snake River Razors.
Incredible edge on this beauty...

 

[Salamander]

Lewis Strenger Barber Supply “Venus”

 

[Jdchambersjr]

Drew Dick 8/8 in Bengal Tiger Kirinite

The DD “Tiger” is an intimidating razor. Thick & heavy and freaking sharp thanks to the incredible edge by Lou Mowan. It mowed down 3 days of growth in the first pass effortlessly… WOW!

 

[Salamander]

Salamander “Our Wedge”

 

[Jdchambersjr]

KTS 222 Chemical Steel 13/16

 

[Salamander]

F. Herder

 

[Salamander]

Challenge Cutlery

STRAZORS.com - all about classic razors - Challenge Cutlery Company, Bridgeport, Conn.

 

[Salamander]

Challenge Cutlery

STRAZORS.com - all about classic razors - Challenge Cutlery Company, Bridgeport, Conn.

 

[Salamander]

J.R. Torrey "Our 136" circa 1909...in my opinion, I have never seen a more beautiful razor.

 

[howdydave]

My Joseph Elliot 13/16 which is 165+ years old.
Inlay is copper, horn and ivory.

 

[jaro1069]

Camisori 13/16 in Olive Ash by Valeriy Gabdylvaliev
This razor impresses me more every time I use it…
The edge is absolutely incredible.
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for the uninformed what make it a kamisori and not just a regular straight razor.. also very nice by the way

 

[Jdchambersjr]

for the uninformed what make it a kamisori and not just a regular straight razor.. also very nice by the way

Valeriy calls this model "Camisori" - It is a Japanese style straight razor. Traditionally the kamisori do not have scales though some do have them. If you look at mine you can see that it could be used without them.

There are two kinds of kamisori razors - One style is the "traditional" or "Asymmetric" This razor is designed to be used with only one side (Flat side - Omote) always against the face and side with the insignia (Hollow ground side - Ura) facing away from the face. As the asymmetric razor cannot be turned around - it is normally used with one hand only. The other style of Kamisori is a "Western Grind" (like mine) which has a symmetrical grind normally found on US and European razors.

Hope this helps...

 

[Jdchambersjr]

Camisori 13/16 in Olive Ash by Valeriy Gabdylvaliev

Possibly my favorite razor...

 

[jaro1069]

Valeriy calls this model "Camisori" - It is a Japanese style straight razor. Traditionally the kamisori do not have scales though some do have them. If you look at mine you can see that it could be used without them.

There are two kinds of kamisori razors - One style is the "traditional" or "Asymmetric" This razor is designed to be used with only one side (Flat side - Omote) always against the face and side with the insignia (Hollow ground side - Ura) facing away from the face. As the asymmetric razor cannot be turned around - it is normally used with one hand only. The other style of Kamisori is a "Western Grind" (like mine) which has a symmetrical grind normally found on US and European razors.

Hope this helps...

thank you for the information. i think that more than just myself will benefit from your reply

 

[Salamander]

Salamander “Our Wedge” circa 1920

 

[Gipson]

Valeriy calls this model "Camisori" - It is a Japanese style straight razor. Traditionally the kamisori do not have scales though some do have them. If you look at mine you can see that it could be used without them.

It is easier to call such a razor "evro kamissori", this razor is not Japanese, just unusual. The shape resembles the Japanese style.

 

[Salamander]

Pre ‘36 merger Geneva Pyramid 7 6/8

 

[Jdchambersjr]

ArtRazor “Anaconda” 6/8 by Yurii Kravchenko
In addition to being visually cool, the Anaconda has a perfect edge and gives a delightfully smooth shave.