The Ultimate Guide to shaving with a Kamisori Razor

The kamisori razor, aka Japanese shaver is the ultimate tool for many barbers from around the world. It transforms your shaving experience into light and balanced shave like a hot knife cutting through butter.

The holding technique of a kamisori is very different from a western folding straight razor such as the Dovo Classic

. You can definitely feel the deft lines of the kamisori with the super-fine grind on the edges and grits of the metal. Japanese straight razors have a long history and tradition years riding on its back. Shaving with a kamisori razor is a ultimate experience that allows you to develop a distinct technique.

What to look out for when choosing your kamisori razor?

·         The first thing to consider would be the shaving performance. The quality of a Japanese kamisori razor depends largely on the iron and craftsmanship. With a properly honed good quality razor, you can immediately feel the utmost smoothness of your shave.

·         As previously mentioned, craftsmanship is also a major factor for consideration when purchasing your Japanese straight razor. One of the most reputable brand would be Feather. The company has a long history of crafting amazing blades of the highest quality. Such intricate craftsmanship of their equipment ensures optimum results and performance. The elegance of a Japanese straight razor is like fine wine and requires a lot of appreciation.

·         The brand value of manufacturers is directly correlated to its experience of the manufacturer. Some manufacturers are esteemed heavyweights in the market due to the fact that they have such a long history and tradition. The experience of the crafter is also reflected in the price. Bear in mind thou, A top quality brand kamisori such as the Iwasaki can cost up to 300 dollars each. But for the price you are paying, you are ensured the finest of Kamisori you can lay your hands on.

·         Value for money: Like almost any product in the world. A good product is not cheap, and cheap products are more often than not subpar. You get what you pay for. However, that does not mean you should go about spending all your hard earned cash on the most expensive piece of razor you can afford. The direct co-relation of price and quality only reached to a certain extent before you start to experience a diminishing margin of utility.

·         Does it offer professional shaving? This is an important factor for consideration for picking up a piece of kamisori. Japanese kamisoris are more often professional razors used by professional barbers in shops. This is why the blade is also very sharp, perhaps too sharp for some. It doesn’t always mean the sharper the better. A blade that is of very high sharpness requires more technique and care when handling. A sharper blade also means that you are more prone to cutting yourself. If you are a novice shaver, a good starting place would be the feather SS Japanese razor combines with the pro-guard blades.

·         Ease of use: If you are used to using a western folding razor, you may be required to embark on a new set of learning curve. The shaving techniques of both is distinctly different. But it is not as difficult as operating a forklift. Some level of technique and practice is required from you. This is where a higher quality razor will give you and edge. The best kamisori razors are sharp and yet easy to handle due to its ergonomic handle.

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