Cedric Christ Custom Suminagashi.

Jamie

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Jul 4, 2018
Location
Merthyr Tydfil South Wales
I wanted to own something a little different with a modern twist, so I decided to go with a razor I own and a razor really enjoy, so I set about taking all the measurements including all the specification from my original vintage Japanese Hoshi Tonbo 6500 First Edition, I sent the drawing along to Cedric telling him exactly what materials and steel I wanted, and this is what Cedric came up with.

Cedric Christ Custom commission, a modern twist Tribute Hoshi Tombo 6500 First Edition - Suminagashi White Paper steel & Carbon fibre.


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I wanted to own something a little different with a modern twist, so I decided to go with a razor I own and a razor really enjoy, so I set about taking all the measurements including all the specification from my original vintage Japanese Hoshi Tonbo 6500 First Edition, I sent the drawing along to Cedric telling him exactly what materials and steel I wanted, and this is what Cedric came up with.

Cedric Christ Custom commission, a modern twist Tribute Hoshi Tombo 6500 First Edition - Suminagashi White Paper steel & Carbon fibre.


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I'm generally ignorant regarding steel types and qualities. Can you comment on what the properties of this razor are likely to be apart from it's impressive appearance?:)(y)
Interested in your feedback regarding how it shaves as well.
 
Bruce,

I kept the razor spec's exactly the same as my original vintage Hoshi Tonbo, a quarter hollow grind 13/16.

Japanese Multi-Layered SteelSuminagashi“ ... The finest 22-layered Suminagashi steel with a medial layer of White Paper Steel. The multi-layer steel can be ground or forged and then hardened to produce blades of both incredible sharpness and resilience.
 
Bruce,

I kept the razor spec's exactly the same as my original vintage Hoshi Tonbo, a quarter hollow grind 13/16.

Japanese Multi-Layered SteelSuminagashi“ ... The finest 22-layered Suminagashi steel with a medial layer of White Paper Steel. The multi-layer steel can be ground or forged and then hardened to produce blades of both incredible sharpness and resilience.
Thanks Jamie, looking forward to hearing how it goes.
 
I wanted to own something a little different with a modern twist, so I decided to go with a razor I own and a razor really enjoy, so I set about taking all the measurements including all the specification from my original vintage Japanese Hoshi Tonbo 6500 First Edition, I sent the drawing along to Cedric telling him exactly what materials and steel I wanted, and this is what Cedric came up with.

Cedric Christ Custom commission, a modern twist Tribute Hoshi Tombo 6500 First Edition - Suminagashi White Paper steel & Carbon fibre.


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Very nice indeed @Jamie!
Looks like it would be an interesting razor to shave with given the blade looks much wider than 13/16 (so must be a bit shorter than the usual western straight). I love the pattern.
 
Very nice indeed @Jamie!
Looks like it would be an interesting razor to shave with given the blade looks much wider than 13/16 (so must be a bit shorter than the usual western straight). I love the pattern.


Ruben,

Yes indeed the actual cutting edge only measures 2" inches, here's the drawing I sent Cedric, If anyone wants to use the drawing for a future project please feel free to download it.


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