Ok, if you're getting a custom and price pretty much being equal, what will probably be a better shave and hold an edge longer, Damascus or Takeda? It would be a Livi creation if that should make a difference.
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Ok, if you're getting a custom and price pretty much being equal, what will probably be a better shave and hold an edge longer, Damascus or Takeda? It would be a Livi creation if that should make a difference.
Ok..I have a similar post up and have owned the Takeda Damascus and I have a few Livi Damascus.
FYI...There are no more Livi Takeda Damascus razors being produced. This is straight from Don.
Livi Damascus is very nice indeed. I have been looking at the Takeda 2 steel myself. Im just waiting to hear back from Don. I think either way you cant go wrong.
I don't have one but that Bergamo, IIRC, Damascus was beautifully figured. I've never seen a Livi that didn't shave like a dream and I've seen more than a few. :)
I have a few Livi's and a Takeda and to tell you the truth they are all great razors. If you can get the Takeda I would do that more because it's an uncommon beast.
I have a Bergamo This One and it shaves quite nicely. No Takeda though, it was next on my list though. From what I have heard, they are relatively comparable. It is more a mater of which one do you think looks nicer, what turns your crank.
cannonfodder I love the hump back spine and the point on the one you made the scales for. Just beautiful.
Dag nabit...I done did it now..pulled the trigger on a Livi Takeda 2, as well a Iwasaki 1, from SRD this morning. Got to step back. It's going to cost me too many pairs of shoes with the wife. :D
Bummer..Don just informed me no more Takeda 2 either, only Takeda 1 blades. Now do I switch to Damascus or stay with Takeda....mmmmhhh......
You won't be disappointed with the quality of the shave whichever one you choose. If a subtle pattern is your preference the Takeda. If you like a lot more figure in the pattern than the Damascus will have that.