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Description
Feather Samurai Edge Replacement Cartridges, 8 pcs — Japan
Overview
Samurai Edge cartridges, 8 pcs by Feather Safety Razor, bought in Japan and shipped from our shelf in Kobe. Listed with our other Japanese razors and trimmers.
Read this first: this listing is eight replacement cartridges, not a razor. There is no handle in the box. If you do not already own a Feather cartridge holder, these will not attach to anything. The holder is the purchase; this is the consumable — and because Feather uses one mount across the F-System range, these cartridges will also fit an MR3 Neo handle.
Which Feather system this belongs to. We stock two Feather razor systems and they take completely different blades. This product is part of the F-System cartridge family: a plastic-bodied holder with a snap-on three-blade cartridge. The other family is the double-edge one — a metal razor that takes a flat two-sided blade. Flat double-edge blades do not fit a cartridge holder, and a cartridge does not fit a double-edge razor. Our older pages praised "Feather blades" on all five listings without saying which system each belonged to, which is exactly how the wrong one ends up in a basket.
One good thing about F-System. Within the cartridge family, Feather uses a single mount across the range: any Feather cartridge fits any Feather cartridge holder. Samurai Edge cartridges go on an MR3 Neo handle and the other way round. You are not locked to one handle by the blades you already have.
About the maker. Feather Safety Razor Co., Ltd. has made blades in Seki, Gifu Prefecture since 1932 — the town Japan has associated with blade-making since it was making swords. Feather also supplies surgical and craft blades, which is where the reputation for edge quality comes from.
Key Benefits
- ✓ Eight cartridges per pack — months of shaving for one person
- ✓ Three staggered, independently moving blades with a silicon-carbide ceramic coating
- ✓ Lubricating strip with vitamin E on each cartridge
- ✓ Fits every Feather F-System holder, not only the Samurai Edge
- ✓ Snaps on and off by hand, no tools
- ✓ Genuine Feather part bought in Japan, not a third-party copy
- ✓ Replacing the cartridge, not the handle, is the cheap part of owning this razor
Product Details
| Brand | Feather Safety Razor Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan (Seki, Gifu) |
| Product type | Replacement cartridges (consumable) |
| Blade system | F-System cartridge |
| Contents | 8 cartridges |
| Handle included | No |
| Regulatory class | Not a cosmetic or medicine — a shaving implement |
| JAN code | Printed on the package |
| Vendor | Tsujimoto Market, Kobe, Japan |
Who Is This For?
- Anyone who wants a cartridge razor with a pivoting head and does not want to learn a shaving angle
- People shaving daily, including over the neck and jawline, where a pivot earns its keep
- Households already using Feather cartridges — the mount is shared across the whole F-System range
- Anyone comparing cost per shave: Feather cartridges are among the cheapest three-blade refills sold in Japan
- Not the right pick if you want a metal double-edge razor — that is the Popular, listed separately
How to Use
- Soften the beard first — warm water for a minute, then shaving cream, gel or foam.
- Shave with the grain in short strokes, letting the head pivot; do not press.
- Rinse the cartridge under running water every few strokes so the gap between blades stays clear.
- Rinse in cold water at the end, shake the water off and stand the razor head-up to dry.
- Replace the cartridge when it starts to pull rather than cut.
Frequency: As often as you shave; replace the blade when it stops cutting cleanly
Full Ingredients
This is a razor, not a cosmetic, so there is no ingredient list. Materials as given by Feather:
- Blades: stainless steel, 0.1 mm thick, with a silicon-carbide ceramic and chrome coating
- Cartridge body: ABS resin
- Handle: ABS resin with a rubber grip
- Lubricating strip: contains vitamin E (tocopherol)
The lubricating strip is the only part that touches the skin with anything added to it. If you react to lubricating strips on other razors, that is the part to be aware of.
Cautions
- The blades are extremely sharp. Handle the cutting edge as you would a scalpel, and never test it with a finger.
- Keep razors and loose blades out of the reach of children.
- Do not shave over moles, warts, spots or broken skin.
- Rinse and dry the razor after use; a wet blade dulls faster and a wet bathroom shelf is the worst place to leave one.
- Dispose of used blades safely — in a blade bank, a sealed tin or the box the new ones came in. Do not put a loose blade in a household bin.
- Loose razor blades are restricted in cabin baggage in most countries. Pack them in checked luggage, and check your airline's rule before you fly.
- If a cut does not stop bleeding, or a shaved area becomes red, swollen or painful over the following days, see a doctor.
- Store away from direct sunlight, heat and damp. Steel keeps its edge best dry.
Package Contents
Eight replacement cartridges. No handle is included.
Shipping & Store Notes
- Ships directly from Japan
- Processing time: 2–6 business days
- Tracking number provided after dispatch
- Import duties and taxes may apply depending on destination country
- Opened cosmetics cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
Authenticity Guarantee
Every product at Tsujimoto Market is sourced directly from Japan and verified for authenticity. We never sell fakes or grey-market goods. Each order is carefully packed in Kobe, Japan and dispatched with full tracking.
FAQ
Will these blades fit my razor?
Within the F-System cartridge family, yes — Feather uses one mount, so any Feather cartridge fits any Feather cartridge holder. They will not fit a double-edge razor such as the Feather Popular; that takes flat two-sided blades instead.
How long does a blade last?
That depends on your beard, your water and your technique, which is why we no longer publish a number. Change it when it starts to tug instead of cut. A blade that pulls is doing the damage people blame on their skin.
Can I take it on a plane?
A razor with a cartridge fitted is generally accepted in cabin baggage; loose double-edge blades are generally not. Rules differ by country and airline, so check yours before you fly and put spare blades in checked luggage.
Is it made in Japan?
Yes. Feather manufactures in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, and has done since 1932. We buy in Japan and ship from Kobe.
What else do I need with this?
A holder, if you do not already own one — Feather Samurai Edge holder. From the other Feather system we stock Feather Popular double-edge razor, Feather Hi-Stainless double-edge blades, 10 pcs.
