{"product_id":"ribbon-by-r-saito-no-272-straight-razor-vintage-pre-owned","title":"Ribbon by R Saito No 272 Straight Razor (Vintage Pre-Owned)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsed in excellent condition (see photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eR. Saito “272 Ribbon Extra”\u003c\/strong\u003e straight razor was produced in Japan during the mid-20th century, part of a series of razors made for Ryuichi Saito, a well-known Japanese barber and instructor. The tang is stamped \u003cem data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e“Produced by R. Saito”\u003c\/em\u003e with the model number 272 and the \u003cem data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e“Ribbon Extra”\u003c\/em\u003e marking on the blade face. The opposite side features a small Japanese character and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eRibbon trademark with a bow emblem\u003c\/strong\u003e, consistent with branding used on Saito’s contract-made razors from workshops such as Hayashi or Tanifuji. These razors were recognized for their precise hollow grinding and fine Japanese steel typical of that period. This example retains its ivory-colored synthetic scales, characteristic of Japanese production in the 1950s–60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eIncludes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eperiod Ribbon Co. (Tokyo) box\u003c\/strong\u003e marked “T.R.S Tokyo” and “Rosette Razor – Production by Ribbon Co.” This appears to be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003ecorrect maker\/era packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Ribbon Co family; however, because the razor itself is marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e“Ribbon Extra 272,”\u003c\/strong\u003e the box is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003enot confirmed original to this specific model\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please review photos for the exact markings on both box and razor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShave Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaux Ivory Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize 13\/16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare Point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf Hollow Grind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MM Consigns (JR2)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49211802419446,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/9024\/4681\/files\/10-15-23_20.jpg?v=1760940533","url":"https:\/\/murphyandmcneil.com\/products\/ribbon-by-r-saito-no-272-straight-razor-vintage-pre-owned","provider":"Murphy and McNeil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}