Kamisori vs. traditional straight razor

[Legion]

I don't find a kamisori any harder to use than a regular straight. I do find them more of a challenge to hone to their full potential.

 

[brianrush50]

I have a hard time shaving with a western straight on my neck sideways and am hoping I'll be able to get a better angle with the Kamisori. It's the area under my jawline growing outward; I scythe it as best as I can, but still can't seem to get it like I do with my DE and a J-hook. Anyone have any experience with a Kamisori like this?

 

[Tierdaen]

For what little it's worth, the insert that comes with a Henkotsu razor advises 15-ura, 3-omote ratio for honing. (Hard to believe I've brainfarted on omote/ura for so long)

 

[professorchaos]

I don't know if most folks know but Kamisori has an alternative definition-blood thirsty piece of metal.

They do indeed, especially the smaller ones.

I don't find a kamisori any harder to use than a regular straight. I do find them more of a challenge to hone to their full potential.

FWIIW - they really, really like diamond pastes.

 

[Xanduur]

I would love to start straight razor shaving with a kamisori vs a western style razor. Lots to read up on and my Japanese is abysmal.

 

[Lmarkow]

I bought a kami recently from a member (thanks Sam). It is a treat to shave with: it has "bump rights" on the usual razor rotation. And I do find that it shaves the hard to get areas under my jaw line better than any of the westerns I use.