Henkotsu・へんこつ・Big Kamisori kasumi finishi 正寺・Teramasa (read from right to

正寺・Teramasa (read from right to left)

a rare find with a wonderful logo and name - Tsubame - the Japanese word for a beatiful bird - the swallow and thats whats also written here

Engraved on the lid is an Ukiyo-e woodblock print of Kitagawa Utamaro's "Woman Holding a Pipe"

A vintage Showa - period kamisori - Japanese Straight Razor - crafted by Tsurayuki・つらゆき

Vintage Teramasa ・寺正 ・Tamahagane・ 玉鋼・ Steel

Henkotsu・へんこつ・Big Kamisori kasumi finishi 正寺・Teramasa (read from right toBig Japanese straight Razor from Henkotsu. A piece that was most likely made for shaving heads, absolutely humongous, heavy. Coming with the original box and a new engraved Hinoki wood box in New Old Stock condition. It was never used before and just had a few spots that needed restorative attention. This impressive razor was made in the Showa period