Thread: Mastro Livi Razor Club

Originally Posted by AndrewJM

Is Mastro Livi happy to have any client visit to watch him make their razor? Id love to do a trip next year to get a razor made, watch him work and see a bit of Italy at the same time.

Also, of the steel he works with in Damascus, what is the most rust resistant yet still a fine shave?

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.