Thread: 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...


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Not only is it heavier, but it is bigger in width and length. The weight really isn't an issue when I shave because Mastro Livi added the larger blade to offset the size and weight of the scales. When I shave, I just lay the razor on my face and use the weight of the razor only, no extra pressure. Works great. It does take a little time to get used to it. I shave with it for a week and then go to my razor rotation. I find it awkward to shave with the big razor then go to my others. It's like shaving with a Mongoose SE razor. It's wider and much heavier but once you use it awhile, it shaves great.

Originally Posted by dan656

How did you come up with the design? Did you just say "make me something cool" or did you specifically tell him you wanted those scales and the blue stuff on the blade for instance? Very cool razor to say the least!

I just picked the razor from what stock was for sale

The artistry of Mastro Livi is finally becoming more and more impossible for me to resist. I registered on his website today .. a wee bit challenging for an English-only speaker... in anticipation of finally adding one to the collection.

Originally Posted by Druid

The artistry of Mastro Livi is finally becoming more and more impossible for me to resist. I registered on his website today .. a wee bit challenging for an English-only speaker... in anticipation of finally adding one to the collection.

Which one bill?

This one, Gary..

Rasoi Artigianali : Rasoio in K600

I was going to buy that one my self I like it bill I,m sure you will, in real life they look even nicer.

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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thanks for sharing the video razorguy, very nice


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Originally Posted by waldbrent

thanks for sharing the video razorguy, very nice

I am glad you like it!


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