Thread: TI SIlverwing LE

I have one of these and they are indeed very nice shavers.

The steel has a much harder feel than the older TI's.

Enjoy,

Lynn

Replying after Lynn here, so feeling very honoured

I'm considering getting this razor as well. I only have one other TI and that's the SRP LE one. My other two razors are a Puma and a custom Robeson Shuredge. All are very good razors otherwise I wouldn't have them. One thing I've noticed though is that against my tough whiskers (and I mean tough), the SRP LE seems to get dull faster than the others. When it's at it's sharpest, it's a very clean and smooth shave thpough.

I was wondering if anyone can advise how the Silverwing compares to it? I love the feel and weight of my current TI and for balance I would say it's the best. I guess a review wouldn't be a bad idea either... any offers?

I have the SRP LE and the Silver Wing and the SRP LE is pretty much like most other older TIs or most other razors for that matter. I think the blanks they used for the LE are a little lighter than for their top of the line razors.

The Silver Wing is a very different beast. I think Lynn's description is dead on. Its a hard feeling razor totally unlike any other razor I have and I have about 100 of all types. Its a great shaver but personally I'm not crazy about the feel. But that's just me. I know many love it. Its also a bear to hone if you get one not shave ready.

Perhaps one of the other 'carbonsong' models would have less of the described 'hard feeling'?

I have one of the lower end models of the new steel and I think it is great.

The Silverwing is suppsedly hardened to 65 and the others are around 62 to 63. Those few points make make a huge difference in the feel of the razors.

My impressions thus far.　(BTW I didn't like the feel of the old 'historical' steel.)

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

The Silver Wing is a very different beast. I think Lynn's description is dead on. Its a hard feeling razor totally unlike any other razor I have and I have about 100 of all types. Its a great shaver but personally I'm not crazy about the feel. But that's just me. I know many love it. Its also a bear to hone if you get one not shave ready.

Thanks for the replies. Martin has suggested that this might not be for me and has pointed me to the 1/4 grind Le Grelot. My beard is very thick/tough and I am not sure what would be best. There are both pros and cons for both a Silverwing and a Le Grelot.

From my (rather limited) honing knowledge of TI's the 'wing feels very hard but gods what an edge if you have patience! The historicals hone a little easier and the 7/8 are very good indeed, a good smooth shave. I will be getting more original 'wings in soon plus the newer french nose variety. Yum!

I need it like I need another hole in my head but I want one of the new 'french nose' silverwings. That dreadnought point spartacus I got from you is great.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I need it like I need another hole in my head

I'm with you on this one too.. Been eye balling the French Nose one too...

We're all addicted! But do I love it..hahahaha

Anyone know what grind the Silverwing is?

Very nice razor. I have wanted one of these for a long time.