Nakayama Suita・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto Japan #31 preventive oil Engraved on the lid is

Engraved on the lid is an Ukiyo-e woodblock print of Utamaro Kitagawas's "Woman Combing her Hair" of the series Ten Types in the Physiognomic Study of Women (婦人相學十躰)

is hand-forged

Never used before

The Tiger is part of the asian Animal Zodiac system

A vintage early Showa - period kamisori - Japanese Straight Razor - crafted by Kikuei・菊營 with the original box stating its purchase date

Nakayama Suita・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto Japan #31 preventive oil Engraved on the lid isSourced from Mt. Nakayama in Kyoto, this slightly hard natural finishing stone is capable of producing a true mirror polish. Its calm, smooth feedback makes it particularly well suited for controlled, one handed Kamisori sharpening. This stone can be used as a finishing stone before stropping. You will get exactly the stone on the pictures.