Thread: Mastro Livi Razor Club

Would you say it was a better blade with the RWL34 than the carbon steel blade he offers ?

Sam

Well, yes. Given how I told you that all types of steel forged and milled from Mastro Livi are really great, for what it is my personal experience RWL 34 steel is perfect. For sweetness, depth 'cut-and post-shaving has no rival. If you then consider that the wire lasts for years and that does not rust, where you can find a better shaver? The last one I got from Mastro Livi and that you can see in the video is a beautiful damask Razorguy carbon. How to shave? Beautifully answer thee, but every time I have to clean it and sprinkle with oil. It also has a cost of more 'higher than the RWL34. These are all elements that must be considered when choosing a work of art like these. Many consider the lower stainless steel for razors and prefer the carbon steel. I say that carbon steel was better when they had not invented the steel. technology advances and today we have the stainless steel: use it!

Originally Posted by Samadam

Would you say it was a better blade with the RWL34 than the carbon steel blade he offers ?

Sam

In my experience it is always hard to tell whether stainless is better than carbon steel. They are both good and I guess it is also a matter of personal taste and what you want to get from shaving. I love both and this is true for any razor, not just Mastro Livi.

This is very true, my razor I linked above is a Damascus and I love it and the one I just ordered is also a Damascus. Though I'm already thinking about the next one I'd love a stag scale razor possibly with either a 7/8 or 8/8 razor. Guess I'm just thinking wether I need to spend as much as a Damascus on the next one. I'm tempted with either the steel or carbon we discussed.

Originally Posted by Samadam

This is very true, my razor I linked above is a Damascus and I love it and the one I just ordered is also a Damascus. Though I'm already thinking about the next one I'd love a stag scale razor possibly with either a 7/8 or 8/8 razor. Guess I'm just thinking wether I need to spend as much as a Damascus on the next one. I'm tempted with either the steel or carbon we discussed.

Correct me if I am wrong, but your razor seems to be made from Damasteel, that is a damascus stainless steel. It is not carbon damascus and Mastro Livi makes carbon damascus steel only. Mastro Livi makes razors from stainless damascus steel but he buys it from Damasteel.

Oh ok I thought he made the stainless Damascus himself. What are the benefits of carbon Damascus over the dramateel I have ? I know that the carbon Damascus is very expensive

Originally Posted by Samadam

Oh ok I thought he made the stainless Damascus himself. What are the benefits of carbon Damascus over the dramateel I have ? I know that the carbon Damascus is very expensive

I guess it is a matter of craftsmanship. I guess Mastro Livi carbon damascus steel is more expensive because he makes is from scratch by assembling steel bars, forging and processing. I would not talk about benefits: they are both great steels.

I agree with what said by Razprguy. I have them both and they are really good. For me it is hard to say which is the best. The difference is only of a technical nature and depends on the steel processing.

Once again it's going to take some serious thinking about what to go for.
I noticed a razor you have which is absolutely stunning !!

Blade: Ergonomic 15/16
Steel: San Mai Double Mastro Livi Carbon Damascus Steel
Scales: Three Colors Amboyna Burl

What is the blade I have never heard of this steel before but the look of the blade is incredible !
You must be one very happy owner