Thread: Maestro-Group Buy

I wonder what nubmer I am

Originally Posted by Jlander

I'm glad to be in the first 10!

Most of the Livi's are one piece scales especially the wood ones so there is really nothing holding them together.

I think if you are thinking in terms of shave quality vs price you might be making a mistake buying one because I can assure you that you can get an Eboy special for $40 and some tender loving care and it will shave as good as a Livi or any other custom for that matter. You have to realize these razors are truly handmade and the quality is fantastic. I think Lynn will agree here that unless you have actually held one in your hands you would not ever understand the difference between say a basic livi and and Puma or Wonderedge or any other superior vintage. We could try and explain it to you but you have to experience it for yourselves. If there is any way you guys can save up the money to get one you really should consider it. That quality and exclusivity is what you are paying for. To expect a Livi in the 200-300 dollar range I think is being unrealistic. I think given the current world economics if we can get one for under $500 I would say we would be doing real good. JMHO

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

If there is any way you guys can save up the money to get one you really should consider it. That quality and exclusivity is what you are paying for. To expect a Livi in the 200-300 dollar range I think is being unrealistic. I think given the current world economics if we can get one for under $500 I would say we would be doing real good. JMHO

I actually forgot about the Euro vs Dollar rate, so I'll just have to increase my savings to the special fund then.

For me the steel will end up being the breaking point for me. I'm to much of a carbon junkie If it isn't carbon I'll go another route. The thought of trying to get that fine an edge on shiny steel cramps my hand Gime the dark steels every time HAHAHA, ya ok I've got issues

Carbon steel can be plenty shiny.
It takes work to make it super shiny, and you have to make an effort to keep it shiny, but shinyness alone is nothing to go by.

Originally Posted by Bruno

Carbon steel can be plenty shiny.
It takes work to make it super shiny, and you have to make an effort to keep it shiny, but shinyness alone is nothing to go by.

If I can't get a patina on the steel... poopy

I shaved with my ATS34 olive wood last night I've not used it for months .. and it was the best shave I've had for a while .. I agree with thebigspendur , I've got other razors that shave just as well but when you have a livi in your hands ( I only have livi's so i can only I guess, any other of the guys customs also ) you know it's something special .. Even the mastro's regrind have a quality to feel to them imho .
They are outstanding value for money & of course are outstanding shavers .

Garry

Man, my not being able to collect unemployment anymore along with not being able to find a job doesn't make me feel good about the group buy anymore... I need free healthcare.

Originally Posted by Philadelph

Man, my not being able to collect unemployment anymore along with not being able to find a job doesn't make me feel good about the group buy anymore... I need free healthcare.

I hear the Marines are looking for a few good men.

Originally Posted by Kenrup

I hear the Marines are looking for a few good men.

I hear they wouldn't take a Diabetic (type 1). lol