View Full Version : Maestro Livi
IsaacRN
07-27-2007, 11:41 PM
Im just wondering if any of you folks have one of these beautiful blades. I see a member at TOP that has several.....cheapest ive seen is 550. I would LOVE to get one...but i dunno.seems a bit expensive, but they are handmade and of top quality.
Reformation Student
07-27-2007, 11:42 PM
I wouldn't dare buy one with my skill level. However, Lynn Abrams sells them if you ever want to find a place to get one.
IsaacRN
07-27-2007, 11:46 PM
Yeah i know.....my skill level isnt the best.and i havent even ventured into the whole hone/sharpen thing..but i want one so bad.
Reformation Student
07-27-2007, 11:47 PM
Well, a good "investment" only appreciates :D
jnich67
07-28-2007, 11:01 AM
I'm sorry, I'm still waking up. What is TOP? Thanks
Jordan
DragonBoy
07-28-2007, 11:30 AM
I'm sorry, I'm still waking up. What is TOP? Thanks
Jordan
TOP is a reference to "The Other/Old Place" and is a common way to point to other wet shaving forums at the web.. Most commonly used in relation to Badger & Blade forum..
jnich67
07-29-2007, 10:14 PM
TOP is a reference to "The Other/Old Place" and is a common way to point to other wet shaving forums at the web.. Most commonly used in relation to Badger & Blade forum..
Ah, gotcha. Thanks
coolsimon
07-29-2007, 11:32 PM
I think they are nice too...bit out of my pocket...skill level or not but i can always dream, the razor makers on here make pretty awesome razors and when I am able to afford it I will be looking for something personal but at this side of the atlantic....
at this time I am lucky enough to own razors that have come from both Joe and Bill and I love them....(the razors...lol...)great work...
But like an earlier work said a good investment appreciates.
simon
TstebinsB
07-30-2007, 01:41 AM
If going on ease of honing, how long a blade keeps an edge, and of course shaving ability, I just don't see why a Maestro Livi razor is priced $200-300 more expensive than a Thiers-Issard, for example. There are also custom razors by Bill Ellis or Robert Williams that are very highly regarded. The scales are stunning but still.. that's a pretty penny. Granted, I haven't used a Maestro Livi razor but is it that much better?
St. Croix
07-30-2007, 03:55 AM
TOP is a reference to "The Other/Old Place" and is a common way to point to other wet shaving forums at the web.. Most commonly used in relation to Badger & Blade forum..
Why not just say Badger and Blade? Is there a problem? Guess I'll have to check them out. Are there others I should know about?
St. Croix
herzi
07-30-2007, 03:59 AM
By naming them the Others get hits at internet search engines. Besides this there is no problem.
St. Croix
07-30-2007, 04:01 AM
By naming them the Others get hits at internet search engines. Besides this there is no problem.
Seems a bit petty, but okay.
St. Croix
There is no problem.....just pokin' a little fun, is all ;)
IsaacRN
07-30-2007, 09:26 AM
Do you happen to have Robert Williams' web site. Ive checked out Bill's but his stuff is always sold out :P
TstebinsB
07-30-2007, 11:23 AM
Do you happen to have Robert Williams' web site. Ive checked out Bill's but his stuff is always sold out :P
http://custom.straightedgerazors.com/
IsaacRN
07-30-2007, 11:53 AM
Ohhh..thats the other expensive site. What do you all know about Bill's stuff. I never notice anything new for sale. Am i missing something?
Ohhh..thats the other expensive site. What do you all know about Bill's stuff. I never notice anything new for sale. Am i missing something?
Sometimes, the old fart just has a hard time keeping up. I know he just finished some restorations/honings for over 60+ razors for different folks.
Word has it that he will have some dandies on the workbench relatively soon. Relatively, needing a somewhat loose interpretation. :D
qhsdoitall
07-30-2007, 01:03 PM
Seems a bit petty, but okay.
St. Croix
Just a little friendly competition. It's common practice between related forums of any kind. Many people here are members of multiple forums.
St. Croix
07-31-2007, 04:05 AM
Do you happen to have Robert Williams' web site. Ive checked out Bill's but his stuff is always sold out :P
Robert also has his own forum:
http://www.straightedgerazors.com/
St. Croix
Hawkeye5
07-31-2007, 10:30 PM
Bill is a member here, just ask him. He has some nice stuff, but it sells out fast because of his reputation.
There are Master regrinds available for less, around $300 I think. Lynn does not show them on his web site, you have to ask.
While they are good looking razors, I find a 5/8s is what I really like, and the Master's razors are all larger.
ruckeriii
09-04-2007, 06:27 PM
If going on ease of honing, how long a blade keeps an edge, and of course shaving ability, I just don't see why a Maestro Livi razor is priced $200-300 more expensive than a Thiers-Issard, for example. There are also custom razors by Bill Ellis or Robert Williams that are very highly regarded. The scales are stunning but still.. that's a pretty penny. Granted, I haven't used a Maestro Livi razor but is it that much better?
I have TIs and Maestro’s and find very little difference between the two in the shave. ::duel They handle a little differently and Maestros have better blade geometry but for the price I will buy TIs from now on. Have you seen the new steal TI is coming out with? :bounce
Mason
Queen of Blades
09-04-2007, 06:43 PM
Welcome to The Shave Den, Mason!
I love the Maestro Razors still. They are elegant and great shavers. The Maestro has set the standard for modern day custom straight razors and each is a work of art. Check out StraightRazorDesigns.com.
Lynn
IsaacRN
09-08-2007, 01:52 PM
Heya Lynn....welcome back.
Sharin' the love Isaac.........:rofl
Lynn
Queen of Blades
09-08-2007, 02:25 PM
Welcome to The Shave Den, Lynn.
patchmark
10-30-2007, 10:16 AM
I have a Maestro Livi regrind, which I bought from Lynn. I have not used it yet as I both have not gotten to it with all the razors I have purchased and also for the fact that I'm a little scared that it might be the only razor I'll want to use after I do try it.:eek:;)
IsaacRN
10-30-2007, 10:30 AM
what a difference 3 months makes. I now own a Livi :)
If going on ease of honing, how long a blade keeps an edge, and of course shaving ability, I just don't see why a Maestro Livi razor is priced $200-300 more expensive than a Thiers-Issard, for example. There are also custom razors by Bill Ellis or Robert Williams that are very highly regarded. The scales are stunning but still.. that's a pretty penny. Granted, I haven't used a Maestro Livi razor but is it that much better?
well Bill Ellis any way
Kind regards Peter
PS sure to put at least one nose out of joint, maybe this should be in the joke section
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