Well I have to be about the happiest guy on the planet today.
I have just placed an order at 'Straight Razor Design' for a Mastro Livi 6/8 regrind with Palissadro scales.
Sorry but I just had to tell everyone!...................
I feel so childish now
Just took a look and.....
a/ It's way to 'bling' for me.
b/ It's way over what I would ever consider spending on a razor.
I'm certain someone will love it though.
Congrats! I have a regrind and really like it. I also happen to think that they are a very good value though as always, this is definitely a YMMV thing.
Careful though, the regrind can turn out to be a Livi gateway drug.
Enjoy!
How is it a good value? Seriously, I'm curious. After visiting Bill, and seeing how long it takes someone with the right tools (and skill) to take an old blade, and refinish it - and make the very easy/cheap to make scales Livi has i'm stunned they're more than $70. Seriously.
Perhaps it's the extra $10 for the Pink Ivory that brings the Le Grelot up to $260 then
Ultimately, each to his own chaps. Just the way it should be.
Personally, I'd rather have the Livi than another mass produced Dovo or Ti.
The regrind also seems to get pretty god reviews on shave quality and after all that is what really matters, at any price point.
How is it a good value? Seriously, I'm curious. After visiting Bill, and seeing how long it takes someone with the right tools (and skill) to take an old blade, and refinish it - and make the very easy/cheap to make scales Livi has i'm stunned they're more than $70. Seriously.
Cant we just be happy with the guy instead of tearing him apart and making him feel bad about something he has every right to be proud of? If this is the way gentlemen act then you should take a refresher course. Kato1 Congrats on your new razor, I hope you really enjoy it and it gives you those magic shaves we all seek.