PIF - English Kamisori (Shorty) Worldwide

[rbscebu]

Another SR courtesy of @LesC. This is a new Windrose symmetrically ground kamisori in its original case. When forwarded to me, this kamisori required some light grinding on the point to correct a very minor defect. The grinding somewhat shortened the blade's edge length a little.

Spoiler: As Received

Technical Stuff:

Manufacturer = Windrose (?), England (?)​

Blade material = stainless(?) steel​

Grind = half hollow symmetrical​

Point style = Dutch (round)​

Blade width = 21.5mm (7/8)​

Edge length = 31mm​

Stabilizers = none​

Spine decoration = none​

Balance = 75mm from point​

Length overall = 139mm​

Mass = 50g​

Case = steel with hinged lid​

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This razor is best suited for an experienced SR shaver or one with a beard for edging. It has been honed (without tape) to bevel-set only. You will need to further refine and finish the edge to your preference.

To Win:

First to post "I'm in" wins. Winner will be required to pay postage as follows within 72 hours:​

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Australia = AU$12.20 in 5 to 10 business days​

New Zealand = AU$17.60 (about US$11.10) in 8 to 12 business days​

Asia Pacific = AU$21.60 (about US$13.60) in 10 to 18 business days​

USA/Canada = AU$24.20 (about US$15.25) in 6 to 10 business days​

Europe/UK & Brazil = AU$29.60 (about US$18.65) in 6 to 10 business days​

Rest of the world = AU$35.60 (about US$22.45) in 15 to 25 business days​

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Winner will be contacted via PM on P&C.​

 

[rbscebu]

If an Australian resident wins this PIF and wants it without the case, the post is reduced to AU$2.70. Unfortunately the same can not be done for an overseas winner.

 

[Gargravarr]

Your surgery on that blade makes the blade length not vastly different to many Japanese kamisoris. I like that a lot.

If I were not a head shaver, I would be very tempted to enthusiastically say I'm in, as kamis are (or were) where it's at for me. As it is, I also have to face the reality that arthritis is giving me more and more trouble with my grip, and I can just see an accident happening. I can hardly complain though, some of us have much more serious health issues.

 

[Garry357]

I’m not in, enjoying my early introduction to straight shaving thanks to your previous PIF.
The generosity of yourself and @LesC is commendable.

 

[rbscebu]

I have another current SR (Titan kit) PIF thread here. If this kamisori PIF isn't claimed by 2359 UTC Friday 27 October, I will include it with the Titan kit PIF at no extra postage.

 

[Wilkshire13]

I'm interested, as I have never used a Kamisori, however, I have no way to get it to a shave-ready state or maintain it

 

[rbscebu]

I'm interested, as I have never used a Kamisori, however, I have no way to get it to a shave-ready state or maintain it

You are in luck. I couldn't resist the temptation to shave with it so I am honing it to shave-ready tomorrow and giving it a shave test on Sunday.

If you want it, just post "I'm in" in this thread.

 

[Wilkshire13]

You are in luck. I couldn't resist the temptation to shave with it so I am honing it to shave-ready tomorrow and giving it a shave test on Sunday.

If you want it, just post "I'm in" in this thread.

Nah, I really don't need it haha

 

[Holiday]

I'm in

Sporting a MOvember at the moment so a shorty might be useful for touchups and have been want to try a Kamisori, so I'm In

 

[rbscebu]

Congratulations @Holiday! It's all yours. I will PM you shortly.

 

[Holiday]

Thank you @rbscebu, very magnanimous of you

 

[Gargravarr]

I'm in

Sporting a MOvember at the moment so a shorty might be useful for touchups and have been want to try a Kamisori, so I'm In

Hmmm, a MOctober?

 

[Holiday]

Any tips on honing the Kamisori @rbscebu?

 

[rbscebu]

No tips yet. I have never honed one to shave-ready. This Windrose kamisori has a symmetrical grind half-hollow so I set the bevel just as I set bevels on western style SRs.

Like most new SRs this SR came with a multifaceted bevel. It now has just a single faceted bevel. I will hone it to shave-ready tomorrow (Saturday) finishing on diamond pasted balsa and shave-test Sunday - comparing it against my Bengall shorty.

 

[Holiday]

Yay - bonus I get to try a @rbscebu edge.
I am anticipating it to be laser sharp like the original edges from @bald as

 

[rbscebu]

@Holiday you are in for a treat. This morning I shave-tested your English style kamisori. This was the first time that I have ever shaved with a fixed-handle SR, also the shortest edge I have ever shaved with.

It took a few strokes to get use to shaving with it but nothing too difficult. It really needs to be used with a very flat shave angle. I also found that it made it easier to get a closer finish in the hollows of my neck.

The smoothness of shaving with this kamisori astounded me. It ready was like shaving with a squeegee when going WTG and XTG. There was just a little feel of cutting whiskers when going ATG.

I love this little beauty!

I will reluctantly be posting it off to you tomorrow (Monday) and you should receive it within 5 to 10 business days.

If you ever find that this razor is just not for you, please return it to me and the razor will never leave me again. I will pay you double the postage. It really is that good.

 

[Holiday]

Don't worry @rbscebu if it ever leaves my den it will be posted back to you free of charge.
I really appreciate the offer to try out such a pretty razor and one of your fine edges.
Might even attempt a fool's pass after MOctober/MOvember

 

[Gargravarr]

I've admired these Windrose blades for quite some time, and I had wondered whether @rbscebu might end up regretting sending this razor along. I have a suspicion that it might be even better as a shorty than its original configuration.

I was on the edge of posting an "I'm in after all and bugger the literally bloody consequences" when @Holiday saved me. I reckon he won't regret it.

 

[rbscebu]

I'm looking forward to @Holiday's report next week on how he finds this kamisori shorty.