Kamisori

[scdub]

Hi All,

I just came across a neat video showing kamisori razors being made in a small shop.

I only have one straight razor and I’ve been using it exclusively for several years now.

Here it is with the stone and strop I use to maintain the edge.



I wear a beard so only need to shave my neck, and it has worked great for this.

Because it’s a chisel grind, I just use my right hand to shave, keeping the maker’s mark side away from my skin. I’m curious - does anyone use a chisel grind kamisori for their whole face? If so do you need to switch hands/sides of the blade or can you manage your whole beard with just your right hand and the marked side out?

Do you have/use a kamisori? Please post a pic. How does it compare with a folding straight razor?

 

[garry3]

I started with Kamisoris and still use them but not exclusively any more.
I shave my whole face, two passes, omote side against my face, right hand only.

I can't make a blanket statement about how they compare with western razors because the westerns cover so much ground with different grinds ect.

Here are a few of my Kamisori razors.

 

[Kentobentos]

Nice! I have a handful of them as well.

 

[tommytman]

Where is a good place to get one???

 

[garry3]

Where is a good place to get one???

I got mine off of the bay. Look for low wear on the omote (back side) that is flatter.
They can also be purchased new.