Uchigumori Renge・Natural Polishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #2 shaving bowl They are commonly used to

They are commonly used to remove fine facial hair of women

A vintage Showa - period kamisori crafted by Inoue Henkotsu・ へんこつ

Highly regarded for fast

The wonderful Cherry Wood Handle was treated with several layers of raw and black Urushi and sprinkles of golden brass were added which makes it looks like the Milky Way・Amanogawa in Japanese

Stamped into the tang: 湯屋専用 — yuya sen’yō — exclusively for bathhouse use

Uchigumori Renge・Natural Polishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #2 shaving bowl They are commonly used toUchigumori from the Mizukihara area of Kyoto. Slightly soft, approximately 8000 grit. Traditionally associated with ha duya work and valued for producing a refined kasumi finish. Supplied unflattened, in accordance with traditional sword polishing practice. The User would form the stone exactly to their needs. This stone has a fine Renge or Lotus pattern. For normal knife sharpening and Razor sharpening we recommend to flatten it after purchase and