Thread: TI LE 00144 arrived

I guess this fella drank it instead of water

Ilija, who drinks 7 litres of water? Even this is crazy!

Cheers
Ivo

I just got a TI 7/8 in violet wood.

While the blade seems fine, I will say that the scales are pretty chintzy and my guess is that the spacer is plastic (there's a small crack in mine).

However, I unfortunately think that TI is not alone in having quality issues - I have a Wacker that doesn't have the best finishing and has scales that are average at best and a Dovo classic that I have to be careful closing as the blade/scales are not properly aligned.

The funny thing is that I find that my vintage razors are as well built as the new razors I have - including the vintage razors that were only ever intended to be everyday shavers.

I don't have near the experience as most of you, but this is what I've noticed from the varous new and vintage razors I've acquired over the past month or so.

What do other people think about the new vs. vintage quality issue?

I drink about 4 liters of carbonated mineral water on top of a glass or two of juice and about 5 cups of coffee a day.

Ivo - If you're unhappy with it, send it back. Better to do that than to be stuck with the razor that you don't like. As long as you haven't honed it or anything, I'm sure they'll give you a replacement or a refund.

Yes, I haven't honed it, luckily (no hone at work today) and it is going back.

Cheers
Ivo

If they give you a refund, I hear those Maestro Livi's are awfully nice, and not much more expensive.

Originally Posted by mparker762

If they give you a refund, I hear those Maestro Livi's are awfully nice, and not much more expensive.

There are actually cheaper Livis - $380 - 410 - 425.

I was thinking I want the best blade though, and thought the TI is IT. Heh, this is funny:
TI is IT

I will ask for a replacement first, I think.

Cheers
Ivo

I got my first maestro yesterday, a 7/8s damascus and I have about 10 TIs including a damascus and I'll tell you the maestro kicks the TI's butt big time in every category. I used to think my Pierre Thiers LE was the cats meow in razors but not anymore.

The response from CS:

Hi Ivo,

Sorry to hear that you are not pleased with your Historic Pierre Thiers Hand
Forged Razor. These razors, hand made in 1884 are noteworthy for their
individuality and historic character more than for their uniformity. We
will accept the return, however, and reship an inspected razor that has less
character.


Thank you,

Customer Service Team
ClassicShaving.com

My answer, after I edited it to avoid being obnoxious:

Thank you very much.

What you call "less character" I call "more meticulous craftsmanship." I have older hand-forged blades and they seem perfect. Granted, they aren't by Pierre Thiers, and this is why I am buying this LE - but I expect at least comparable, if not superior, quality.

Cheers
Ivo

Funny stuff... and if CS gets cocky about it I am just getting a refund