Thread: My Mastro Livi razor, at last: a wonderful life experience!

Mastro Livi polishing the handle




Making the inlay for the Italian flag insert




Initial shaping of the Italian flag




Final shaping of the handle and the Italian flag insert

Refining and polishing the handle




Polishing the handle




The finished handle of "Pennello Italiano" (Italian Brush)

Mastro Livi cutting a round piece from a plate of stainless steel. This will be used for the bottom of the handle.




Mastro Livi shaping the disk of stainless steel to be used for the bottom of the handle.




Mastro Livi mirror polishing the stainless steel disk




Mounting the bottom stainless steel cap of the handle

Cutting the stainless steel top ring of the handle




Mastro Livi refining the top ring




Mirror polishing the top ring of the handle




The stainless steel top ring has been mounted on the handle. Final refining and polishing

I liked all the stages of working with photos.

Originally Posted by Gipson

I liked all the stages of working with photos.

I am glad you liked the pictures of the making of my Mastro Livi "Italian Brush". The best has yet to come...

Mastro Livi mounting the silvertip badger loft on the handle




The "Italian Brush" is now finished and passed all Mastro Livi tests. The brush is therefore worth to be hand signed.




The bottom plate of the "Italian Brush" just hand signed by Mastro Livi.




Mastro Livi "Pennello Italiano" standing on the washbowl of Mastro Livi's Barbershop. Isn't it gorgeous?

I saw a video of Mastro Livi making razors and felt there are some things that need that old time craftsmanship to be made the right way. Skill, passion and a love for what you do. I just won a 6/8 Mastro Livi on ebay and await with great excitement the first shave. This will be the razor handed down to my grand children with a note that says, handle with care, this was made by a true artist. Will post pictures when it arrives.

Originally Posted by jkatzman

I saw a video of Mastro Livi making razors and felt there are some things that need that old time craftsmanship to be made the right way. Skill, passion and a love for what you do. I just won a 6/8 Mastro Livi on ebay and await with great excitement the first shave. This will be the razor handed down to my grand children with a note that says, handle with care, this was made by a true artist. Will post pictures when it arrives.

First of all, congratulations on your Mastro Livi 6/8. I would certainly appreciate seeing the pictures as soon as you can. I am sure your grand children will be very happy to receive such a valuable gift. I am sure they will understand both the shaving and artistic value.
It would also be great if you could post the pictures of your new razor in the club. I certainly wish you to come to Perugia and to personally meet Mastro Livi and by watching the making of your next razor: it is an unforgettable experience for sure!

My son-in-law is Italian and said we should make the trip. The problem is his parents and grand mother also want to go. If there is good shopping near by my wife could be talked into the trip. We have really enjoyed are trips to Italy. To see a master work would really be a treat.