The Max Sprecher Yasugi Custom Razor is a high-quality steel produced in Japan. When you purchase a Max Sprecher Yasugi Custom Razor, you are paying for the base price of the razor without any upgrades. You have the option to upgrade the razor using the available options, such as file work and the choice of upgraded scale materials. The Yasugi razors are only offered with a subtle curved spine/edge. It makes for an easier maneuverable shave and in the long run the edge will nicely keep its shape
If you order the hand engraved initials option, at checkout on the last page, under the payment option and pay now button, you can leave your 2 letter choice in the 'special notes' text box. If you missed it you can send me your choice by e-mail.
To have your name or other wording engraved you need to contact me. The tang is limited in space so it will depend how many characters are involved. It's $10.00 per character in script or house font.
What is included:
- Custom Straight Razor in Polished or Satin Finish
- Choice of 17 Acrylic Colored Scales
- Curved Spine
- Thumb Notch
- Choice of Jimps or Notches
- Choice of Points Style: Barber's Notch, Spanish, French, Irish, Slider, Square Point, Half Round
Your Upgrade Choices:
- Upgrade Choice to different Scale Materials (Shell, Kirinite,...)
- Choice of Upgrade to File Work on the Spine, Tang or Both
- Option for Personalization
Yasugi - Hitachi shiro-gami #1
This steel is super pure, in which it has very little impurities such as phosphorus and sulfur in the steel's make up. Shiro-gami or white paper steel is the closest steel to the traditional Tamahagane steel. Yasugi Steel is a high-quality, versatile steel produced by Hitachi Metals, known for its purity, high hardness, sharpness, and ease of sharpening. This steel originates from Japan.
This steel is super pure, in which it has very little impurities such as phosphorus and sulfur in the steel's make up. Shiro-gami or white paper steel is the closest steel to the traditional Tamahagane steel. Yasugi Steel is a high-quality, versatile steel produced by Hitachi Metals, known for its purity, high hardness, sharpness, and ease of sharpening. This steel originates from Japan.
Yasugi (Yasuki) steel is manufactured from sand iron at the Yasugi Works plant located in Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture. Currently, the plant is owned and operated by Proterial, Ltd., formerly known as Hitachi Metals, Ltd. The company manufactures a diverse range of steels.
Yasugi steel is made in several variations, namely yellow (Kigami #1, #2, #3), white (Shiro-gami #1, #2, #3), or blue (Ao-gami #super, #1, #2). Yellow steel is regarded as a less expensive and lower-quality steel, which is why renowned Japanese blacksmiths typically refrain from utilizing it in their production processes. Yasugi white and blue are considered high-quality steels.
The company officially changed its name from Hitachi Metals, Ltd. to Proterial, Ltd. on January 4, 2023; however, it's mostly known and traded as Hitachi steel.
Shiro-Gami is available in three distinct types: #1, #2, and #3. These versions mostly differ in their carbon content and final hardness. Notably, version 1 possesses the highest carbon content and can attain the highest hardness among the three.
The name Shiro-gami literally translates to “white paper” (白紙) because, after its production, it is wrapped in white paper at the factory for convenient identification. It is also known as Shirokō (白鋼), which translates to “white steel.” The counterpart is known as Ao-gami, which translates to “Blue Paper” (青紙) due to the color of the paper used for its packaging at the factory after production, facilitating easy identification. It is also referred to as Aokō (白鋼), which translates to “Blue Steel.”
Shiro-Gami vs Ao-Gami
Yasugi steel is not corrosion-free. Always wipe your razor clean and store it in a dry location. For better storage wipe the steel with a protective oil (ex. camelia oil, ballistol, mineral oil, baby oil, renaissance wax, vaseline, gun oil...)
I always recommend not closing the razor when you are done shaving as water and humidity can still be trapped between the razor scales. Let it open for at least 15 minutes or longer before storing away your razor so any water or humidity can evaporate.
Pricing includes Free USA shipping
For international we offer UPS Worldwide (3-5 business days) or USPS (1 - 4 weeks)
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The International shipping choices are insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $100.00 at no additional charge. Upgraded insurance available for International Orders (Contact Us)
Order Processing Time after you placed your order is 8 to 12 weeks (last updated November 2025)
For questions or special requests, please contact me to discuss your options.