The Goodfellas’ Smile Shibumi Japanese Style Kamisori Straight Edge Razor
Original price was: $ 39.48.$ 36.44Current price is: $ 36.44.
The Goodfellas’ Smile Shibumi is a non-folding Japanese style kamisori shavette that takes half of any standard double edge blade, so there is no honing and no stropping. Steel blade holder with a black anti-rust Teflon coating, on a handle hand-wrapped in red. 44 g, 17 cm. Blades are not included.
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Description
Product Overview
TGS’s Shibumi: a Japanese-style free-hand shavette whose steel blade holder wears a black, anti-rust, industrial-strength Teflon coating, on a handle hand-wrapped in red by an expert craftsman, per this listing’s long-standing description.
It takes half of any standard DE blade: fold a wrapped blade in half along its length and it snaps into two edges. The Japanese pattern does not fold closed, which is the tradition and the caution in one: store it with the edge respected.
Key Features
- ✓ Japanese-style non-folding kamisori shavette
- ✓ Takes half of any standard double edge blade
- ✓ Steel holder in black anti-rust industrial Teflon, per the listing
- ✓ Handle hand-wrapped in red by an expert craftsman
- ✓ No stropping or honing, ever: swap the half blade
- ✓ From TGS of northern Italy
What Is Included
- ✓ One The Goodfellas’ Smile Shibumi kamisori shavette
The razor alone, new and boxed; no blades are published as included.
Product Specifications
| Brand | The Goodfellas’ Smile |
| Type | Japanese-style kamisori shavette |
| Material | Steel blade holder with black anti-rust Teflon coating; hand-wrapped red handle |
| Condition | New |
What This Razor Does
The kamisori format is straight shaving at its most direct: no pivot, no fold, one honest edge held free-hand, and because this one is a shavette, that edge is always a fresh half DE blade.
The facts are the listing’s established ones: a TGS Japanese-style shavette with Teflon-coated steel holder and hand-wrapped handle, running half DE blades changed as often as you like. No blades are published as included and none are promised. It does not fold, so storage deserves a sleeve or a safe corner of the drawer.
Who This Is Best For
The Japanese format with a replaceable edge instead of a honing habit.
A fresh sterile half blade per client, in the free-hand style.
The red-wrapped handle is the brand’s signature flourish.
How To Load and Use
Snap a standard DE blade in half inside its wrapper, load one half into the holder, and shave free-hand with short shallow strokes, skin held taut. Store it edge-safe: this pattern does not fold.
Any DE blade brand feeds it; every one we stock makes two Shibumi edges.
Care and Storage
Rinse, wipe dry and store with the edge protected. The Teflon coating fights rust, and dryness finishes the job.
Shipping and Returns
Ships fast from Montreal, Canada. Free shipping in Canada on orders $49+.
See our Shipping Policy and Return & Refund Policy for full details.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Goodfellas’ Smile
6 reviews for The Goodfellas’ Smile Shibumi Japanese Style Kamisori Straight Edge Razor
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Charles A. Hays –
I was looking for a kamisori shavette that took half-DE blades. I have western and kamisori shavettes that take the Artist Club blades, and other half-DE shavettes in the western style.
The Shibumi is light and feels good in the hand. The blade loads into an insert that is then slid into the body of the razor. You can use either a snapped DE blade or one of the premade “saloon” style half-DE blades available at suppliers like Sally Beauty.
At first loading a fresh blade is not easy, but patience is key. Eventually it will get easier! The upper part of the blade needs to be tucked under two small clips on the insert and it’s a little fiddly at first.
Using the Shibumi is like using any other naked-edge razor. A careful bit of skin-stretching will help make the hair easier to cut. DE blades are thinner than Gem, Artist Club or hair shaper blades. Unless the edge is held fairly closely by the razor, it will wiggle. The Shibumi holds the blade well. Edge exposure is not huge.
For the price it’s a good razor, though I think I am seeing a little bit of rust in a couple of the nooks and crannies. They don’t say it’s a stainless razor, so probably it’s not. Take the razor apart and rinse well then let it drain and dry and it should be fine.
Jay-M –
Rasoir droit type shavette calqué sur le concept du Kamisori, utilisé en complément de mes coupe choux , tient bien en main et permet une bonne accessibilité aux endroits où la barbe est plus difficile à raser (sous le menton,cou). Avec des lames Japonaises type Feather c’est le combo gagnant
joshua pascale –
love this thing still use it to line up every day
Ernest Rothman –
I can’t comment on its durability or resistance to rust as I haven’t had it very long, but I can say that I got a great shave with the Goodfella’s Smile, Shibumi Japanese Styyle Kamisori razor with a Feather blade. Loading is a bit more challenging than it is with the Parker SRX or Feather Artist Club SR, but it’s not bad. You really get the hang of it quickly. I’ve been shaving with straight razors, both folding handle and Kamisori style, for some time. I really appreciate the control you have with straight razors, especially the Kamisori style like the Shibumi. Maneuverability is top notch. I think it would be considered an aggressive razor with sufficient blade exposure to get a close shave efficiently. Just stretch your skin, and use a light touch and a sharp blade. And, especially if you’re new to using a straight razor (or shavette), go slowly at first. There was no trouble whatsoever holding it steady with wet soapy hands. Aside from providing a great shave, in my opinion it looks really cool. I would probably like it better in stainless steel, but in my opinion that’s the only thing I would change. It was definitely worth the price ($24.99). Overall, I’m very satistifed with this purchase.
Ivan Stoev –
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Harry LaBelle –
I like the looks and feel of this, and it’s a lot less expensive than my Kai and Feather shavettes. However, be aware and beware, it has a LOT of blade exposure. Adjust your technique accordingly or there may be irritation, scrapes, and cuts.