Charvet has a MTM program?  I have many Charvet ready-made ties, which I love, however unless you're exceedingly tall, or have specific tastes in patterns, MTM neckties may not be necessary. I'm 6'2" and their Charvet ties fit me fine.  I have bespoke ties from Marinella in Naples, however their exhorbitant prices are really hard to justify.  All in all, my favorite neckties in terms of material and construction are from Drakes, who makes Marinella's ties anyway.  Davide Cenci in New York discounts them 50% during sales.

Marc

People have different preferences regarding width of the tie itself as well as thickness of lining.

I don't know what you can change with Charvet MTM but I do think that custom ties can be worth it.

How much does a custom Marinella run?

I have to write a quick plug for Mulberrywood (.com).  I have no affiliation other than being a very satisfied customer.  Wide range of great silks, full custom options, and a price that can't be beat ($75-$85).  It's worth the "chance" to give them a try.  I've been very satisfied (I'm 5'5 so "regular" length ties are always too long).  They don't get the airplay on the other forums as that tends to be focused on CF (also nice but twice the cost and, in my mind comparable in quality) but I feel they're a great find.

Charvet's silks made into neckties to your specifications are about $150 USD with a keeper (as you know their neckties normally use the label as a keeper, which I find inadequate).

The obstacle is that you have to go to Paris to choose your silks.

Mulberrywood is even more reasonably priced for MTO neckties and is building his silk inventory.

What's "self-tipping" and it's advantages?

If you email Michael Drake about MTM, you should hear back from him.

www.drakes-london.com