Thread: looking for a new razor $200-3 something range

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

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.

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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