Thread: Introducing The Kanayama Signature Series

Kanayama Signature Series

The big news I mentioned earlier can finally be revealed.

The maker of Kanayama strops, Naomi Yoshimasa-san, has released a brand new version of the 4 basic models of his strops: The Signature Series.

These strops are 6mm wider than the original strops, bringing them to 7.2cm or 2.8 inches.

Instead of the regular linen, the second strop is velvety horsehide--a compromise between the very coarse linen Kanayama usually uses, and the ultra-fine cordovan of the strops themselves.

And each strop bears the maker's name stamped permanently at the top: the Signature of Naomi Yoshimasa san himself.

These strops are available now, only 1000 JPY more than the original Kanayama strops.

Thank you for your attention!


Comparing the width.


The maker's name itself.

I really need to break down at some point and get one. I love the reports and look of these. Been eyeing up one of the 70K or higher models. How does is it compare to the SRD IV English Briddle?

Saving my money, Jim. Now I'll just have to save a little more. These look fabulous!

Great additions to an already very nice line-up of top-tier strops

PCG, Birnando, thank you for the kind words. We're really excited by these, and we hope others are too.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

I really need to break down at some point and get one. I love the reports and look of these. Been eyeing up one of the 70K or higher models. How does is it compare to the SRD IV English Briddle?

The only non-Kanayama strop I've used is the Old Traditional from Germany, so I can't really compare. Maybe someone else who's tried both can comment.

Gentlemen, I've just put up two special "prototype" strops--these were samples made before we settled on the final design of the Signature Series.

There are only TWO of these, one each of 45000 and 55000, and they are being offered at a discount.

For more information, and purchasing, please see:

Eastern Smooth: A Very Special Offer

Originally Posted by JimR

Kanayama Signature Series

The big news I mentioned earlier can finally be revealed.

The maker of Kanayama strops, Naomi Yoshimasa-san, has released a brand new version of the 4 basic models of his strops: The Signature Series.

These strops are 6mm wider than the original strops, bringing them to 7.2cm or 2.8 inches.

You should have told me this news earlier, Jim. Just couple of weeks back I bought from you a standart strop.

Originally Posted by Zelenbakh

You should have told me this news earlier, Jim. Just couple of weeks back I bought from you a standart strop.

I didn't know at the time. As soon as I knew, I made an announcement here. I'm sorry for the bad timing.

Eastern Smooth

Gentlemen, sorry to bump this thread but I figure it's preferable to starting a new one.

The two prototypes are sold, thank you very much!

I do have a couple of additions to the razor page that I think might be of interest:
Inexpensive "Hollow Ground Kamisori."

Worked Spine

Plain

Let me quote my own copy here:
This is a truly rare razor. At first glance, I thought they were simply low-end Kamisori, with the familiar blue rubber grip in the long handle, but on closer inspection, I found I was wrong. Instead of the traditional "kataha" or asymmetrical Kamisori grind, these are full hollows, in the style of Western straight razors. Apart from a few custom made razors, I've never seen this before...and these were apparently mass-production models.

They are, however, not the finest examples of Japanese craftsmanship. They are of uneven quality; some of the handles don't extend to the end of the rubber grip, resulting in floppy tips.Some of the spines are uneven. Some of the blade shapes differ. But the steel is good steel, it takes a smooth edge and keeps it for a few shaves, so they are certainly worth using.

There are two versions: ones with worked spines, and plain spines. The worked-spine versions seem to be of a slightly higher quality.

Maker: Aporis

Blade: 6/8 hollow ground square tip

Steel: Japanese Carbon

The worked spine version is 7000 JPY (Shipping not included) the plain is 5000. Take a look!