Thread: Mastro Livi Razor Club

razorguy nailed it. The beauty of Mastro Livis hand forged carbon steel Damascus cannot be overstated...Here's my current Pride and Joy:



And YOU stefanosup!-The pictures of your latest kamisori I did not need to see! That thing is GORGEOUS! I don't even shave with kamisoris but now I need a Mastro Livi kamisori! That's gonna be tough on the wallet and it's YOUR fault!

And I can hear razorguy with devil horns and a forked tail over my shoulder impishly whispering "Do it Mike, it's only money! Mastro Livis razors are functional art! Money is temporary. A Mastro Livi razor is forever! Just do it..."

Originally Posted by entropy1049

razorguy nailed it. The beauty of Mastro Livis hand forged carbon steel Damascus cannot be overstated...Here's my current Pride and Joy:

You must be proud of your razor! The pattern is just beautiful! Absolutely magnificent! You must be proud of it!

Originally Posted by entropy1049

And YOU stefanosup!-The pictures of your latest kamisori I did not need to see! That thing is GORGEOUS! I don't even shave with kamisoris but now I need a Mastro Livi kamisori! That's gonna be tough on the wallet and it's YOUR fault!

Stefano's kamisori is an example of how Mastro Livi art can be gorgeous! I have a couple of Mastro's kamisori and I am very happy with them but by seeing Stefano's kamisori it makes me want another one!
And, yes, of course it is Stefano's fault!

Originally Posted by entropy1049

And I can hear razorguy with devil horns and a forked tail over my shoulder impishly whispering "Do it Mike, it's only money! Mastro Livis razors are functional art! Money is temporary. A Mastro Livi razor is forever! Just do it..."

I guess we all have the very same problem here! It's only money and Mastro Livi's art is worth it, money is temporary and Mastro Livi razor is forever. And we all wish we could just do it....
Having said that..... do it Mike, it's only money! Just do it!

Originally Posted by entropy1049

razorguy nailed it. The beauty of Mastro Livis hand forged carbon steel Damascus cannot be overstated...Here's my current Pride and Joy:



And YOU stefanosup!-The pictures of your latest kamisori I did not need to see! That thing is GORGEOUS! I don't even shave with kamisoris but now I need a Mastro Livi kamisori! That's gonna be tough on the wallet and it's YOUR fault!

And I can hear razorguy with devil horns and a forked tail over my shoulder impishly whispering "Do it Mike, it's only money! Mastro Livis razors are functional art! Money is temporary. A Mastro Livi razor is forever! Just do it..."

separate with joy by money! Do not be afraid, when we are no more ', we'll take the money?

Originally Posted by razorguy

Mastro Livi always welcome clients to his workshop and he is always happy to show them the making of their razors. There are many Mastro Livi clients in this forum - including myself, of course - who went to Mastro Livi workshop and watched the making of their razor. It is a wonderful experience, something I personally witnessed for every razor I ordered to him, with the exception of my very first one as I did not know he allowed clients to watch the making.
If you need help with the language, I will be very happy to help you and take you to Mastro Livi workshop for a visit. I am lucky enough to live not so far from his workshop.
As for steel he works, I guess you should follow the basic and well known guidelines for every steel: carbon steel, which is very prone to rust, should be treated properly and, of course, Mastro Livi steels are no exception to this rule.
If you really want a rust resistant steel, I guess you should choose a stainless steel and Mastro Livi has many of them, including Damasteel, a damascus stainless steel, very keen and effective in shaving.
However, if you really want the best artistic expression from Mastro Livi, I think you should get a carbon damascus steel personally made and forged by the Mastro himself. It is however a carbon steel and, as such, it is prone to rust and you should properly wipe it after use and use few drops of oils in order to protect it. Just like any other carbon steel razor.

+1 here, I can wholeheartedly recommend taking up Antonello on his very generous offer. I did last year and they are memories I will cherish for ever.
I've got both a Damasteel and Livi's own Carbon Damascus Steel. The shave off the carbon is quite simply breathtaking.It is by far my most favourite razor and one I look forward to user once a week.

I enjoyed my trip to Perugia so much that I'm hoping to visit again in September this year to see Antonello and Mastro Livi again.

Originally Posted by jodypress

I enjoyed my trip to Perugia so much that I'm hoping to visit again in September this year to see Antonello and Mastro Livi again.

Thank you so much Jody! You know I too enjoyed the time we had at Mastro Livi workshop as well as the time we had while enjoying Umbrian wines and food. Of course, I will be very happy to meet you again when you will come to Perugia again in September. And I know Mastro Livi too will be very happy to see you again!

This is the my new Mastro Livi's straight razor. 8/8 damascus steel with nichel and juniper wood handle. This morning the first shave that is in the SOTD. What can I tell you? Fantastic for me! Juniper wood is very scented and when you shave the beard is a pleasure to smell the forest to join soap.

Another Beauty stefanosup! Quite the ML collection you're accumulating!

Just another stunning beauty added to your collection. What impresses me is the grinding of the blade. Completely hand made and extra full hollow ground! Simply amazing!
I have just nine Mastro Livi razors in my collection and it is clear I cannot compete with yours which counts, I guess, about fifteen or more.

Thank you to everybody for the compliments. This blade is really special with a grind that is like my hair! In this moment I've in my Mastro Livi's special box 16 straight razors, 1 kamisori and 1 snake razor made by the inimitable man of masterpiece.

Gentlemen, I am very proud to show you the ninth Mastro Livi razor in my collection.

Mastro Livi Carbon Steel K720, 7/8 Full Hollow, Square Point

• Steel: Carbon Steel K720
• Blade: 7/8 Full Hollow, Square Point
• Scales: Box wood with chequered box and black ebony inlays

The chequered inlay made of box and black ebony wood at the heel of the scales

To know more about the story of this razor, you can read it here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ml#post1369699

I have also made a video about the repairing of this razor:

In this video Mastro Livi also explains how to properly hone and maintain a straight razor. Enjoy it!