My Mastro Livi razor, at last: a wonderful life experience!
Good point - and 10 minutes ago I did just that and ordered in my best Italian a "Damasco Acciaio Inossidabile, 6/8 Full Hollow, Punta Francese, Manico in Corno di Cervo" and left it to Mastro Livi to create a 7/8 size if he should consider it more suitable.
It must be nice living nearby and being able to exchange ideas with Mastro Livi.
60 days and counting...
B.
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My Mastro Livi razor, at last: a wonderful life experience!
Bohler K600 steel is mainly known for its toughness, but if I had a choice among non-artisan steels (e.g. not created by Mastro Livi himself from a combination of other steels), I would rather pick a razor blade manufactured from RWL34 steel, which was specifically created for knife making, as in Mastro Livi's hands this stainless steel combines the convenience of a stainless steel blade with the comfort of a carbon steel blade.
I've found none of the negative aspects that are sometimes attributed to stainless steel and - in particular if you haven't tried stainless steel straight razors before - it may sell you on the idea of stainless steel straight razors.
As far as availability is concerned, during my visit in May I found that Mastro Livi had a range of razors available in his showcase that did not exactly match the pictures on the (now redesigned) website. Hence chances are that if you were to ask for a razor made from RWL34 you might not have to wait much longer than for a razor made from K600.
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