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qhsdoitall
02-07-2007, 07:58 PM
OK, we seem to have some really good straight razor experts on here. Can anyone tell me which modern manufacturer makes the best "quality made" straights currently. I won't go into artistic because that is very subjective.
Scorpio
02-07-2007, 08:39 PM
Would the Maestro Livi fall under artistic?

I am not an expert and all of my straights are vintage but IMHO Dovo's, TI's and the new Henckels could be given consideration.

Raf
Bill
02-07-2007, 11:32 PM
eh hem...

http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/bill/Big_Di3.jpg
PalmettoB
02-08-2007, 02:06 AM
Ok, WOW! I mean, do you shave with that thing, julienne fries, or what! But seriously, it really is a beaut...a work of art.

I hope this isn't a dumb question, but how do you store/sheath that blade?
St. Croix
02-08-2007, 02:33 AM
Bill is the Maestro of America, but for "production" razors, Dovo or TI.

St. Croix
LX_Emergency
02-08-2007, 02:35 AM
Both are really good. Dovo makes excellent stainless blades and TI's Sheffield blades are awesome.

Now if you want to go into "artistic" or custom.. Either Bill, Maestro or Robert Williams. Although I have to admit that I´ve never used a razor from either of those people.
qhsdoitall
02-08-2007, 12:39 PM
eh hem...

http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/bill/Big_Di3.jpg
Hey no fair! That's truly a work of art. Your stuff is in a class by itself.
SSLSTudio...
02-08-2007, 01:01 PM
Bill thats pure shave PORN display !!!!!!!! :signs021

Drooling Danger .

Bill have you thought of going into Cooking Knives ? even though I know you would have like an impossible chance to try to out do Blade masters in Japan they live for STEEL..... but you are certainly skilled enough .
RichZ
02-09-2007, 02:53 PM
eh hem...

http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/bill/Big_Di3.jpg

You know Bill I forgot how great that razor looked.
bg42
02-13-2007, 12:03 AM
eh hem...

http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/bill/Big_Di3.jpg

Bill Your showing off again
kind regards Peter
coolsimon
03-03-2007, 11:48 PM
bill you forgot to mention the 'big bugger' you made, now IMO thatwas a kewl razor....but thats me..

simon:drool
Smedley
03-04-2007, 12:36 AM
I hope this isn't a dumb question, but how do you store/sheath that blade?

That's two guys with the same dumb question.
Padron
03-04-2007, 02:08 AM
Beautiful work Bill!! :drool I've also seen a preview of Mr. Chandlers up and coming razors.....Very Nice :D

I'd also say TI or Dovo, for production stuff...I may try a new Henckels too sometime, although their pretty plain.
Bill
03-04-2007, 02:58 AM
bill you forgot to mention the 'big bugger' you made, now IMO thatwas a kewl razor....but thats me..

simon:drool

Simon... thanks... this is for those who haven't seen the 12/8 I made for Josh.
http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/SRP/josh.024.jpg

a little big for me... I do ok with a 5/8
Bill
03-04-2007, 03:04 AM
for the question of storage and between uses, you just get Vlad to make ya one of these...

http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/bill/TravelRazorInside.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/bill/TravelRazorCradle.jpg

That's not two boxes. The bottom holds the spring loaded cradle. I'm tellin' ya, McGyver could learn twice what he knows from Vlad. He is definitely a talent. I have some of his boxes on my web site if any of you are interested...
_JP_
03-04-2007, 12:57 PM
Simon... thanks... this is for those who haven't seen the 12/8 I made for Josh.
http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/SRP/josh.024.jpg

a little big for me... I do ok with a 5/8

Ok, so is the spine of that blade for sawing wood? :p
Bill
03-04-2007, 02:07 PM
Ok, so is the spine of that blade for sawing wood? :p
Naw... diggin' out ingrown hairs. Just decoration, JP, just decoration...

http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/SRP/josh.025.jpg
PalmettoB
03-04-2007, 09:12 PM
Bill, that box/stand is AWESOME! ('Course, the razors are nice too. :D )
Joe C
03-05-2007, 01:15 AM
And anybody who thinks that razor ain't an inspiration for me, don't know sheep dip from wild honey.:drool
coolsimon
03-05-2007, 11:24 AM
Baaaaaaa...lol
qhsdoitall
03-05-2007, 01:40 PM
Naw... diggin' out ingrown hairs. Just decoration, JP, just decoration...

http://home.comcast.net/%7Echerylellis01/SRP/josh.025.jpg


That's like shaving with a Bowie knife.
Joe C
03-05-2007, 04:21 PM
Baaaaaaa...lol

Well, I didn't wanna use the rude word. :rofl
mrcleanhead
03-24-2007, 05:30 AM
Bill the Klingon's would like their number one Imperial weapon back.
Vincebell
04-11-2007, 05:48 PM
I have 3 so I only can pick from the three because those are the only one's I shaved with. I have a 5/8 Dovo (Best Quality) A Henckels 5/8 Stainless Steel, and a 5/8 TI Best Silver Steel.

I like them all, but if I had to pick one it would be the TI.