Looking to purchase vintage Japanese straight razor. I'm thinking eBay to purchase one shave ready. NOS. I'm new to this so what should I look for? There is lots of choices. Looking to spend $400 range. A lot of them look good, although do not know what to choose. As well as should I be making purchase elsewhere? I am leaning more towards vintage though. I still need to learn how to do honing and stropping still. Still need to get those two tools for shaving!
Japanese straight razor tips please
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Here is one I'm looking at now. I will be using Japanese tools to sharpen and maintain the blade. This is an example of the style I like!
NOS Vintage Biken Giyana Osaka 950 Japanese Straight Razor Shave Ready ! | eBay
NOS Vintage Biken Giyana Osaka 950 Japanese Straight Razor Shave Ready ! | eBay
Nice razor. Hope you find one you like . 
Anything from shave armory will be amazing. He puts the best edge I have used on his blades. And when he says shave ready it is shave ready. You will love any of his blades.
For 400$ you can get a really nice Japanese razor. Prices vary. You pay for the name, size etc. Iwasaki will run you high. Tanifuji is an excellent choice for a better price. A lot of other names and overall, in my opinion, Japanese razors are the best 
Shave armory sells nice razors and he hones. His prices are rather steep on some items but hey it's a free market.
Purchase wise you can always check the BST, I picked 2 NOS ones shipped from Japan last week.
Shave armory sells nice razors and he hones. His prices are rather steep on some items but hey it's a free market.
Purchase wise you can always check the BST, I picked 2 NOS ones shipped from Japan last week.
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That's good to here. He seems to have a few I'm looking at to keep in mind, ranging from $190 to $300. Good selection. I will probably deal with him when I make my purchase. He uses Japanese tools honing and strop etc on his Japanese straights. I researched on the price of these Japanese tools, and wow I can't afford that, the Japanese hone and strop. I may have to sharpen with cheaper sharpening tools within my budget though. Maybe that's why he does a great job, not to mention obviously his tecnique. Thanks for letting me know!
I did a post about my white whale. It was a Japanese razor I bought from him. The quality of his razors are amazing. His prices are high but you get excellent quality. He only deals with blades that are near flawless and like I mentioned his edge is par none. Also if you have any questions feel free to reach out to him. He is a great guy to work with as well.
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I think I will at some point soon.
For 400$ you can get a really nice Japanese razor. Prices vary. You pay for the name, size etc. Iwasaki will run you high. Tanifuji is an excellent choice for a better price. A lot of other names and overall, in my opinion, Japanese razors are the best
Shave armory sells nice razors and he hones. His prices are rather steep on some items but hey it's a free market.
Purchase wise you can always check the BST, I picked 2 NOS ones shipped from Japan last week.
What’s BST?
Thank you
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Not sure!
It’s the sell and trade section on this forum
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I will keep my eyes open thanks!
You got me there. It means not sure or you are not sure of what it means?
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Oh, It's Buy - Sell - Trade here on the forum like Twelvefret said.
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That's weird just messaged you, @alex1921. Here is a picture of what I'm sort of looking for!
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Yeah those Hoshi are nice. It's a Hoshitombo 8000. Originals come with faux tortoise scales.
I have a used one, unfortunately it has seen better days. Somebody tried to regrind it and it's not exactly symmetrical. Bevel is ugly but it takes a good edge.
I have a used one, unfortunately it has seen better days. Somebody tried to regrind it and it's not exactly symmetrical. Bevel is ugly but it takes a good edge.
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Oh that razor was sold same day I mentioned it, looked like a great deal! Excellent price. Who ever got that off shavearmory will be loving it.
He does have a non folding Hoshi 8000. Only problem with the kamisori style razor I have is that I am always worried I will damage the edge. Never know where to keep them, how to transport them etc.
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