My New Custom 7-Day Set from TI

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05-08-2009, 05:21 AM
Chimensch

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My New Custom 7-Day Set from TI

I'm reposting this in its own thread because TI and Steve Dempster (blueprinciple) of www.thiers-issard.co.uk deserve a lot more exposure for the wonderful things they did for me.

First of all, I didn't have the cash to pay for this and neither TI nor Steve take credit cards, so I offered to purchase it on "lay away" over five months. TI reserved the blanks and, when their costs were covered, the razors went into production. When I finished making payments, the razors were ready. If I had defaulted, Steve would have been left with a "white elephant" (pun intended).

TI has been criticized recently but they are really working hard to turn things around. They just installed new sharpening machines and my razors were one of the first to get the benefit of them. Steve tells me that the edges are really good. Also, when I consider that TI is doing all it can just to keep up with their standard production, it just blows me away that they would go out of their way to do this for me, considering that it wasn't an easy sale to negotiate. So, I want to give TI a huge "Thank you" for taking the trouble to do this for me.

The razors are being shipped to me as I write. Steve has put up some pretty pictures on his web site here.

I'm also attaching two pictures that Steve made right out of the box.

The blades are 6/8 LeGrelot 3/4 to full hollow ground. The scales are legal ivory and the days of the week are engraved in Italian.
05-08-2009, 05:29 AM
Chady

I need your home address and a 2 day notice before you leave your home unguarded. Send pm whenever.

Nice btw ;)
05-08-2009, 05:34 AM
Del1r1um

:eek::eek: Wow... now that's nice!

Congrats!:tu
05-08-2009, 05:44 AM
VeeDubb65

That's a beautiful set. I would be cherish something like that. Also, great to hear about such solid service.
05-08-2009, 05:50 AM
JimmyHAD

A gorgeous set ! :bow
05-08-2009, 06:28 AM
Chimensch

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Originally Posted by Chady

I need your home address and a 2 day notice before you leave your home unguarded. Send pm whenever.

Nice btw ;)

I don't think I'll be leaving it at home, I got the 7-day leather zippered case from Dovo to carry it with me at all times.
05-08-2009, 06:51 AM
ben.mid

WOW!! There can't be many seven day sets manufactured these days! That's about the coolest thing i've seen here in ages. Pure, understated class, my man.:bow
05-08-2009, 06:54 AM
VeeDubb65

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Originally Posted by ben.mid

Pure, understated class, my man.:bow

+1

That's one of my big gripes with a lot of the higher-end razors these days, is that some of them, and some of the restos here frankly, just look tacky to me. These look clean and classy. They give the look of quality and luxury, without looking tacky, which is a nice trick.
05-08-2009, 12:19 PM
RayG

That is just decadent and drop dead gorgeous. Congratulations.
05-08-2009, 01:18 PM
charlie762

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Originally Posted by VeeDubb65

+1

That's one of my big gripes with a lot of the higher-end razors these days, is that some of them, and some of the restos here frankly, just look tacky to me. These look clean and classy. They give the look of quality and luxury, without looking tacky, which is a nice trick.

I agree.I like razors with plain scales and ivory always looks classy.The days of the week engraved in Italian make them look classier still.:bowExcuse me while I wipe up my drool.
05-08-2009, 01:28 PM
Otto

WoW. :eek: What a beautiful set. I bet they shave as good as they look. :tu
05-08-2009, 02:43 PM
CloseShave

Wonderful choice,thanks for sharing that good story. However, a seven day set may mean no more future acquisitions. I would be plead to relieve of the razors to extricate you from this dilemma.
05-08-2009, 02:50 PM
singlewedge

I believe that he will be shaving in the bank safe deposit box vault from now on. :D

I would not leave those at home unless they were safely tucked away in a bolted down glass plate safe.:medvl:

Just sexy.
05-08-2009, 02:53 PM
Englishgent

That is a truly beautiful set, I'd love to own a set like that!
05-08-2009, 03:12 PM
jockeys

Very cool looking, the spine engraving is extremely nice.
05-08-2009, 03:40 PM
Spike J

Very nice indeed, dottore!:rock:

+2 on Steve Invisible's standards of service. He is the standard to which all others should aspire. :bow:bow:bow Except of course the other fine Gentleman & Lady Traders hereabouts.

So can we expect you to bring the bambini in September?
05-09-2009, 03:01 AM
Chimensch

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Originally Posted by Spike J

Very nice indeed, dottore!:rock:

+2 on Steve Invisible's standards of service. He is the standard to which all others should aspire. :bow:bow:bow Except of course the other fine Gentleman & Lady Traders hereabouts.

So can we expect you to bring the bambini in September?

Only if we drive (fat chance), I don't know if I would risk packing them in checked luggage.

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Originally Posted by Englishgent

That is a truly beautiful set, I'd love to own a set like that!

I've wanted this set for almost 30 years. I guess that you're younger than me (61) so just be patient!

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Originally Posted by CloseShave

Wonderful choice,thanks for sharing that good story. However, a seven day set may mean no more future acquisitions. I would be plead to relieve of the razors to extricate you from this dilemma.

The line forms to the left, please take a number.
05-09-2009, 03:20 AM
VeeDubb65

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Originally Posted by Chimensch

Only if we drive (fat chance), I don't know if I would risk packing them in checked luggage.

Not in a million years. I would never carry something that valuable on a plain unless it was in my carry-on, and since you obviously can't get through airport screening with that in you carry-on.....

I'd be more comfortable packing them up nicely and shipping them to the hotel I planned to stay at than putting them in checked luggage.
05-09-2009, 04:20 AM
DerekC

Suhweet seven-day set you've got yourself there. I'm gonna go ahead and restate what everyone else has already said at least 5 or 6 times. I'm not one for ivory scales, but those are absolutely gorgeous!.
05-09-2009, 04:45 AM
Padron

Very cool, Congrats!! :tu

I don't ever remember seeing a TI 7 day set, did you also get it boxed in their nice custom wooden cases they make?

The real ivory scales and days of the week in Italian are very nice touches :nj :cool:
05-09-2009, 05:12 AM
travec

What can I say that hasn't already been said? Nothing! Congrats and the very impressive set of razors. Enjoy them and if you don't, I'm happy to send you my address.
05-09-2009, 07:47 AM
Chimensch

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Originally Posted by Padron

Very cool, Congrats!! :tu

I don't ever remember seeing a TI 7 day set, did you also get it boxed in their nice custom wooden cases they make?

The real ivory scales and days of the week in Italian are very nice touches :nj :cool:

Yes, it's also a TI box. I've never seen a 7-day set from TI, either. I had bought a custom LeGrelot with steel scales from a member here who had ordered it from Martin at rasurpur.de. Steve at Invisible Edge had just announced that he was offering custom strops and I wrote to ask him if he could make a 7-day set from rescaled Wapis and he was out of Wapis. Then, he mentioned that he was becoming a TI dealer and that's when I thought of the custom LeGrelot that I had and asked him if TI would make a custom 7-day set for me. He asked and they said yes.
11-03-2013, 04:05 PM
Wayne1963

Awesome, but I only want to shave 1 day a week.
11-04-2013, 07:55 AM
sharkbite111

WOW!! Great set!

Chris