Where did you see that sale price? I emailed Giovanni and he quoted me the same price on his website + shipping.
Who knows where the weishi is made? I just bought a box of DORKO platinum blades, the ones that come with the weishi razor. The DORKO blades are made in Korea. Do you think the weishi is korean technology too.
I have one of the new Weishis in chrome. The construction quality and the fit and finish of my example are unmatched imo except for maybe the Trumpers and Jaggers. But we're talking about a lot less money here. I don't own a Parker so I can't compare them. How does it shave? This is a very mild razor, similar to the Techs for me. You can throw a Derby or a Dorco in it and I dare ya to try and nick yourself. I use it with either a Feather or Astra Superior and it gives a very smooth, nice shave. I find myself reaching for it everytime I need to shave in the morning. I'm not a morning person and 3 a.m. is no time to be reaching for the Slant! I paid $15.00 for the Polished Chrome. I've paid a whole lot more for things I use a whole lot less. Have a great day.
I have purchased from Giovanni before, nice guy. I just like Gillette Super Speeds better then the ordinary TTOs. Since he does not have Super Speeds I am not really interested in the razor section. Although I have ordered blades from him before, I got too big a stock pile at the moment, got to use it up a little bit. If anyone is interested his forums are at members.boardhost.com/razorandbrush. You will see me over there from time to time.