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I've just ordered the TI SIlverwing razor from Martin Neinberg over at Rasurpur.de
To find the razor itself, you have to first click "Straight Razors" and then click "TI SIlverwing LE"
Unfortunately, the weak dollar made this a bit of an expensive purchase, but I just couldn't resist:)
This TI bug has bitten me pretty hard.
I HEAR THAT. ORDERED ONE MYSELF TODAYQuote:
Originally Posted by iron maiden
LIMIT
That is a beaitiful razor. Fit for kings.
just...wow
those are phenomenally beautiful
and I am always a sucker for limted/special editions., alas far to expensive for me.
I will be very interested to hear everyone's unvarnished critiques of the new TI.
I've just orderd mine from invisable edge the razor will come honed by himself.
I got a TI from them and it was honed as well as any I've shaved with. IME you will be well satisfied.Quote:
Originally Posted by gary haywood
I have used steve for a thew items i got my bbw/coticule from him and he has honed a blade up for me it was a prima klang and he did a nice job.Just wondering if any one has shaved with the new silver wing limited edition and what they thought. And if it was'nt quite shave ready to there liking what hone did they use to get it there.What hone would you hit firstly jim just to tune out of box tiQuote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
I got my Silverwing from TI back when Lynn was honing for Classic. I have used it four of five shaves and I've not had to touch it up yet. I understand that TI went to using the same steel as the Silverwing in all of their razors so the one I just got from Steve is probably the same stuff. IME having a half dozen older TIs they weren't the easiest to hone up with the old silver steel. Maybe the lead hardning or whatever but once there they were all darn good shavers. For me anyway.
I have special edtion straight razor place ti signed by lynn that hones up real sharp with my bbw/coti it shaves good and sounds realy nice even when i strop the ti they sound differant to my dovos. The only thing was from new the bevel was a little uneven and did'nt sit flat on hone why i don't no using x pattern the edge does at least hit the hone one side bevel being thinner than the other but still shaves and gets sharpend so no probs my prima klang is the same.
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 :bow
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.)
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
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. :rock:
:roflmao:roflmao:roflmao:roflmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
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.
Just got mine yesterday from invisable edge. And must say very good qaulity with nice weight and balance and the shave was exallant Steve said he only had to touch up on naniwa 10k that was all it needed to be shave ready and so mine did'nt need much work out of the box if any.
She's a 5/8 full hollow .. I got mine around the same time as the bigspendur and some of the other guys .. It really does have a different feel to any other razor I have . I have the SRP LE & a le Gerlot also in my TI collection .Quote:
Originally Posted by rum
I don't think you'd have much bother with your beard with it .. I got mine from Martin and I value his advice so if he maybe is suggesting the Le Gerlot , buy both : )
Cheers Garry
...man the lending company is never going to believe me this time!!! :roflmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by Garry
I've put my questions/concerns to Martin, but have not heard from him since last week. I guess he must be busy. How different is a 1/4 grind from a full hollow? Quite frankly, I don't mind what I go for, so long as it does the job properly. This will be the fourth razor in my rotation. I tried a Henkles not long ago, but despite being freshly-sharpened by one of the best memebrs of this group, it felt bouncy on my face and nowhere near as smooth as either my Puma 6/8 or Robeson Shuredge 5/8. I just don't want to end up with the wrong razor for my fussy face.
What do you guys think of the 3/4 Le Grelot razors?
How do they compare to the 1/4 or the Silverwing?
I recall this question being asked the other day I think ( my memory is going in my old age ) .. I've got both razors , both are fantastic shavers and both very differnet to compare . le gerlot is a 6/8 1/2 hollow if memory serves me well . The Silver wing is a 5/8 full hollow but the steel is also harder , I find the SilverWing gives a different shave to any other razor I have , which I find I hard to describe. It's not unpleasent by any means .. just different .
Personally If I had the money . I'd opt for the silver wing . It's hard enough yet small enough to cope with most jobs ..
Have a fish about for the reviews on both razors , see what you make of them then .
Cheers Garry
Gary,
I have one of the Spartacus C135 TIs, from InvisibleEdge.
It really does have a very diffferent feel on the face to my other razors.
The edge finish is superb, and using it for two weeks exclusively, it has not had to be touched up at all. Very hard steel !
best regards
Russ
I've been using mine for two weeks now and its still going strong and feels smoother has a very differant feel but i like it i might buy another Ti
What are people's thoughts about this place (Invisible Edge)?Quote:
Originally Posted by PhatMan
Do people rate it higher than Martin's offering?
Invisible edge ..aka Blue Principle .... absolutely outstanding I've bought many razors from Steve and others odds n sod's . can't sing his praises loud enough ..Quote:
Originally Posted by rum
Martin is also and outstanding fellow to deal with ..
just remember if you buy from .de you'll have a 10% tax to add on
cheers Garry
Yeah it seems there are a lot of 'hidden' fees to be aware of, especially postage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Garry
Is this some UK VAT thing? I've bought stuff from him before and have never seen this, but I'm in the US.Quote:
Originally Posted by Garry
Yes. We Europeans pay VAT and Americans don't. In fact, Martin's site shows a "tax-free price" which is what you pay.Quote:
Originally Posted by mparker762
I'd like to make it quite clear that I'm in the UK; not the US!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Chimensch
Technically, the law within the EU is that prices should only incur tax once.
Wondering what the URL/web link is for this place... I found one using Google and it seemed genuine. It seems incredibly related to a TI site I've found also here in the UK.Quote:
Originally Posted by Garry
This the place your looking for > BluePrinciple and here > TI'sQuote:
Originally Posted by rum
I have a Honda Silver Wing! Its a scooter though <LOL>.