Kikuboshi・菊星・Western Style Vintage Japanese Razor - asymmetrical grind - 2beautiful western style Japanese razor by Kikuboshi which means Chrysanthemum Star in Japanese., When you see the logo you surely will understand. Produced in the 1960s 70s The blade was resharpened and stropped by us to cut like the day it as produced. The razor is in very good shape. We do not high gloss polish the blades during restoration as this will destroy the vintage look of this old masterpiece entirely. Some spots remain where we removed

Biggest possible Japanese straight Razor from Henkotsu

approximately 8000 grit

- literally the S-word of Fuji

Yamada Denzaburo ・傳三郎 ・Tamahagane・ 玉鋼・ Steel

the cutting part is made of high carbon steel and the supporting layer of Iron

The knot is made of Manchurian Badger Bristles (animal hair) good firm and sturdy

Fudo Myo-o seated on a pedestal above waves

which is usual for the time and for most makers starting pre 2nd World War

sharpness for an unbelievable smooth shaving experience

We usually carry three forms of this razor

You will receive the exact stone shown

In a Higaki pattern