Sakuragi・桜義・Bathhouse Kamisori mikawa nagura Inside we found a paper

Inside we found a paper sheet that we will keep together with the Kamisori

We removed the old handle wrapping

a great scent and very rot resistant

This is a historic piece

have a much higher hardness and will keep their smooth shaving quality for much longer before having to sharpen them again

Sakuragi・桜義・Bathhouse Kamisori mikawa nagura Inside we found a paperA Kamisori exclusively made for the yuya () the traditional Japanese public bathhouse, where a professional bather called a sansuke would shave heads and faces in a steaming, wet environment all day long. The thick, heavy tang was a necessity. Wet hands, continuous use, no folding handle the very thick nakago was the handle. We know exactly what this razor was used for because it tells us. Stamped into the tang: yuya seny exclusively for bathhouse