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10-06-2013, 09:41 AM #21Senior Member
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That is just stunning. Out of interest, what is Mastro Livi's background? How did he come to make razors?
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10-06-2013, 09:44 AM #22Senior Member
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It is a very long family tradition. The Livis are known to be artisans in making blades, knives and guns since the beginning of the 1700s. Mastro Livi learned this art from his father Alfonso, who - among the many things - invented the two sided loom strop, the very same Mastro Livi still makes, as well as special tools for honing knives and razors.
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10-06-2013, 10:24 AM #23Senior Member
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If anyone is thinking of having a Mastro Livi made please I really suggest you take Antonello up on his very kind offer of helping to translate. His help during my stay was invaluable. It was also straight razor heaven to be able to chat with someone as passionate about our hobby as he is.
Also you'll help feed his MLRAD......lol.
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10-06-2013, 10:35 AM #24Senior Member
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MLRAD!!!! Lol lol lol!!! Originally Posted by jodypress
I however admit I absolutely love Mastro Livi razors and the man himself! To me, he is an endless and priceless source of knowledge about straight razor shaving! A truly remarkable and unique man!The RazorGuy - StraightRazorChannel on Youtube and Google+
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10-06-2013, 02:11 PM #25Senior Member
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Thanks for sharing such a wonderful experience with us. The pictures are priceless and it gave us a chance to experience a bit of it with you. Congrats and enjoy.
Luis“There's nothing more solemn than truth. There's no greater grievance to a tomb than hypocrisy, or a greater tribute to death than truth”
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10-06-2013, 03:40 PM #26Junior Member
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Great memories. Happy belated birthday!
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10-06-2013, 04:14 PM #27Senior Member
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I just want the strop! His website doesn't show access to the strops.
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10-06-2013, 04:18 PM #28Senior Member
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Happy birthday Jody and thanks very much for all the work you did to put this great thread together !
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10-06-2013, 04:27 PM #29Senior Member
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You can contact Mastro Livi as he sells the strops directly or from Straight razor designs
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10-06-2013, 04:29 PM #30Senior Member
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You're more than welcome. It's a pleasure to share this experience with others that enjoy this great hobby of ours.
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