Thread: TI Silverwing

Let's just face it: I'm in love with this razor. However, I also recognize that $360 is a lot to spend on what is essentially the same razor I can get on ebay for $50 as far as actual shave quality. So my question is this: I know there are several folks here who own the Silverwing, and I'd like to know if you think that the razor lives up to its price in terms of the fit and finish, overall quality, etc. I've heard a lot of questionable stuff about TI finish, so it's making me nervous. Obviously the worth is very subjective, but I'm just wondering whether the folks who have purchased one of these still consider it worth the price tag.

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Also realize that the major reasons I like this razor is that it's a limited edition, and the photos are beautiful. However, I can easily buy a vintage blade and put my own scales on for much less. That's why I'm concerned with fit&finish, because if I could make it better then "limited edition" doesn't mean a lot to me.

I've got the original edition and the later 'French point' version. I am very happy with both in terms of workmanship and shave quality. YMMV.

I do not have the Silverwing, I have the Spartacus. Ithe steel of the silverwing is of the same quality then that's gonna be one damn good razor that only a few can really challenge.

I'm certain the shave will be quite good. I'm more interested in the fit&finish and overal value you, as an owner feel that this razor has.

Originally Posted by aragornelessar86

I'm certain the shave will be quite good. I'm more interested in the fit&finish and overal value you, as an owner feel that this razor has.

I just took a look at both of mine. If I had it to do over again I would buy them again. I can't give a greater endorsement than that. Especially the French point with the Ram's horn scales. It doesn't shave any better than the other one but it looks so cool.

Awesome, that's what I wanted to know. I can't justify the French Point version because I know I'd cut myself with it.

Originally Posted by aragornelessar86

I'm certain the shave will be quite good. I'm more interested in the fit&finish and overal value you, as an owner feel that this razor has.

Mine has horn scales, and definitely the F&F is great, scales were very symmetric the blade was not flimsy.
I would advise you specifically ask the seller to make sure everything is fine as far as F&F goes before they ship it.

I have the original LE version. The issue I had with it was the overall feel of the blade and the time it took to get it shave ready. I'm still fiddling with the thing and its still improving but its still not one of my favorite razors.

I got the test razor. I found it hard to get it as sharp as I like it. Even after the Nakayama I could not get good shaves with it. Eventually 20 passes on Cr2O3 pasted strop did the trick.

Very smooth shaves but not quite as close as some razors.

Originally Posted by Kees

I got the test razor. I found it hard to get it as sharp as I like it. Even after the Nakayama I could not get good shaves with it. Eventually 20 passes on Cr2O3 pasted strop did the trick.

Very smooth shaves but not quite as close as some razors.

Kees mentioning the 'test razor' reminded me of one that Tony Miller was selling a year or two ago. IIRC it was a Silverwing marked prototype and it was a different steel than whatever they finally ended up with. I'm not sure what the story was but they apparently produced some in more than the one steel to see how they worked out.