looking for a new razor $200-3 something range

**saladbar2000** · 02-26-2009, 03:26 AM

Hello all,

I all of a sudden got the urge to add something new to my collection. I currently own a SRP LE TI razor, dovo 5/8 high carbon, and a tosuke (which is great but a little awkward so I don't use it as a daily shaver. The difference in edge retention between the SRP LE and the dovo is night and day. From what I understand, the SRP uses the 6/8 sheffield silver steel. I like the weight size and I love the edge retention. I like round-tips because I've never really found a use for the pointy tip and it just seemed to get in the way. I was looking at getting another TI, a stainless dovo, or one of the maestro livi regrinds. I know from the reviews that the maestro regrinds are good and it sounds like most everybody would prefer them to a dovo or TI but I was wondering about edge retention. It doesn't look like these are stainless. Edge retention didn't really seem like a problem until I was alternating between the SRP and the dovo carbon. The dovo gets dull so much faster than the TI. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

Dan

**Bill S** · 02-26-2009, 03:47 AM

I have a Livi re-grind, or new grind, as they are frequently called. I have found it to be a great shaver and have not noticed any issue with how long it retains an edge. In fairness, I use it in an informal rotation with several other razors so if it had slightly less longevity I might not be able to quantify it. I will say that when it does need a freshening a few passes on chromium oxide or diamond seems to put the edge back where I want it, so to me, it's not an issue either way.

I doubt that you would be disappointed with a Livi.

**saladbar2000** · 02-26-2009, 03:55 AM

I'm thinking the livi looks like my best bet. I've also been eyeing the Iwasaki but it wouldn't make sense if I'm not using the tosuke in the normal rotation. Maybe I'll try the tosuke tonight and think about it.

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**Seraphim** · 02-26-2009, 05:54 AM

i will once again recommend a 1/4 grind legrelot for $175 from rasurpur.

**saladbar2000** · 02-26-2009, 06:05 AM

this one here right?

RasurPur Online Shop - The finest tools for a perfect shave

I've actually never heard of this razor. Would you recommend it over the Livi?

**Seraphim** · 02-26-2009, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by saladbar2000

this one here right?

RasurPur Online Shop - The finest tools for a perfect shave

I've actually never heard of this razor. Would you recommend it over the Livi?

I would.

Look on this page, and be sure to scroll down to the 1/4 grinds, not the hollows at the top of the page.

This is what you want:

I doubt you'd be dissapointed!

**saladbar2000** · 02-26-2009, 06:15 AM

I wish you could get the 1/4 ground with the rams horn scales.
You wouldn't recommend the full ground?

**jwoods** · 02-26-2009, 06:18 AM

you will love that razor the 1/4 hollow ti, i have a 1/4 hollow wacker i bought a while back from a member here and it is my go to razor, ill grab it before any of my wedges also, definetly have to get one for myself, you can get ti horn scales i think at classic shaving http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...96/6517458.htm or at vintage blades http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vsho...cat=134&page=1 the 2nd one is way more reasonable

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