NOS Osoraku おそらく, Golden Kanji, Restored Vintage Japanese Straight Razor, Leather Handle Wrapping and Handmade Hinoki Wood Box

Similar to the traditional Samurai sword, this Kamisori was hand forged out of 2 layers, the cutting part is made of high carbon steel and the supporting layer of Iron.
The steel layer is brittle and hard, while the Iron gives the right flexibility.
Both layers are not stainless, so always keep your razor dry after your shave and protect it with a thin layer of oil.

Why is this blade not stainless?
Stainless blades are made of an alloy that will prevent it from staining, but also will make it less hard.
High carbon steels, like the cutting layer of this Kamisori, have a much higher hardness and will keep their smooth shaving quality for much longer before having to sharpen them again.

The Kanji / Katakana read as:
おそらく・Osoraku ・the maker
無に・muni・exceptionel
The Kanjis were gold lacquered by the manufacturer.
The blade comes wrapped in red linnen in a handmade box.

The box is handcrafted out of real Japanese hinoki wood, a wood used over centuries for temples and shrines in Japan.
Engraved is an Ukiyo-e of It shows an engraving of Kitagawa Utamaro's - Hairdresser "Kamiyui" - from the series 'Twelve types of women's handicraft "Fujin tewaza juniko" from around 1797/ 1798
Perfect place to store and protect your Kamisori.

This Kamisori is fully disinfected, honed and shave ready.

Please Also note, in Japan, Kamisori are not only used to remove mens beards. They are commonly used to remove fine facial hair of women, sometimes it is seen as a skin-treatment as also old skin cells are removed in the process.

To ensure that you will get the razor shave ready we use our own specially made protective Kamisori sheaths. The razor edge will not touch anything during the transport. You can use the sheath also after delivery for a safe transport on your travels.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding this wonderful Kamisori. We are happy to assist you.

Steel・鋼: Unknown High Carbon Steel 不明
Jigane・地金: soft iron・極軟鉄
Handle Wrapping: Japanese Rattan
Box: Hinoki Wood

Length: 14.5 cm
Head width: 1.7 cm
Length of cutting edge: 4.5 cm
Weight: 26.7 g

a medium sized Kamisori