Thread: Livi vs. Wacker

I Have tried Livi and it was 1 of the best shaves i did get. i would go with livi by the way Lynn honed it.

Originally Posted by BHChieftain

I own the other one (the Wacker), and I love it. Note, I also don't like the gold wash treatment on most Wackers, but this one only has a bit on the face of the blade, none on the spine or tang, and it looks pretty cool when you partially polish it off with Maas...

I think the big deciding point between these two razors might be the grind-- the Wacker is a 1/4 hollow grind, and is very hefty (which I like). What's the grind on the Livi?

Note, I also have a full hollow grind Dovo, and I like the contrast between the 2 razors-- I alternate using them every shave.

-Chief

"I alternate using them every shave"... I meant every other day. But now that I think about it, I *do* shave with both hands...

It all depends on what you want outta the blade. As far as one being plane or not, its what you want the maker to provide. Im sure if I asked the Maestro for a plain one, he would provide me with one...alternately if I were to ask Chandler for a crazy one im sure he would oblige.

As for Wacker, I do believe he just does the grinds, so not really doing any custome work, but I could be wrong.

Its a matter of how you define better. Do you mean the shave? A $40 Eboy special might beat them all.

In general I think the Wackers are basic factory made blades and he does the final finishing. Livi's are handmade by him from start to finish. That pretty much says it all to me.

I'd hardly call this Joe Chandler razor plain...

http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...-straight.html

Originally Posted by xChris

I'd hardly call this Joe Chandler razor plain...

http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...-straight.html

TOTALLY AGREE!!!!

As already mentioned here. I think that can not be compared Livi vs. Wacker. They have different classes. Livi is much higher.

ok i stand corrected, i guess chandler has a flare as well!

Alex just said it all. I have a Wacker and LOVE it, BUT...it is NOT a LIVI!!! Different animal all together.

Well, that's a good question and I can't answer it because I have not ventured into the custom razor field yet. As for the best of the best, that may be a different question. To address the best of the best only you and Gramps can make that final call. I can suggest two things that may help yo determine that other than our opinions and pictures on the web.

1) Have Gramps send Lynn a razor to hone. One that he has been using all along. Gramps must have been maintaining his straights well enough to use but by sending one to Lynn he will have an edge to compare to his own.

2) Spring is here and the weather is getting better. SRP meets are popping up all over the place. See if there is one in you area. If not, start a post asking if anyone is interested in having one in your area. Go to the meet with Gramps and see what everyone else has as far as grinds and honing skills you both can try out. You may come across a Livi, Wacker, Chandler or other custom blades that you can see and maybe try out. You may find that the best is dependent more on honing and not who made it. You may even find that a Puma, DD, Shefield or US made blade meets you idea of best more than a custom did I say that? In the end only you can label something the best of the best and it will be based on your experience to date so get as much as you can before deciding on a big purchase. Good luck.