A Vintage Showa Zubora・ずぼら. in great condition with a rare flower handle. Rehollowed Omote and added a protective bluing layer to the hands.
This Kamisori is presented in a handcrafted paulownia wood box with engraving. Shave ready.
Box Design
Engraved on the lid is an Ukiyo-e woodblock print of Utamaro Kitagawas's "Woman Combing her Hair" of the series Ten Types in the Physiognomic Study of Women (婦人相學十躰)
Materials
Steel・鋼: Unknown High Carbon Steel.
Jigane・地金: soft iron・極軟鉄
Handle Wrapping: Japanese Rattan
Box: Paulownia Wood - Japan
Kamisori Wrapping: Japanese silk fabric
Measurements
Length: 143 mm
Head width: 18 mm (6/8")
Length of cutting edge: 40 mm
Weight: 42,2 g
A medium sized Kamisori.
Engraving
最高級別鋼打 ・ saikōkyū betsukō-uchi ・ highest grade, forged with special steel
特級 ・ tokkyū ・ special grade
登録商標 ・ tōroku shōhyō ・ registered trademark
ずぼら ・ Zubora ・ manufacturer brand
Care Guide
・strop the Kamisori before each use, we offer strops in our shop.
・wipe dry with a towel after each use
・you can also apply some camellia oil to protect the kamisori from rust
・After a few months it might be necessary to hone your razor. Start with the finest possible stone >10.000 grit
