Quote Originally Posted by WW243 View Post
I have seen many Mastro Livi razors on this site and I keep having the same question, and I mean no offense to anyone with this as his work looks truly to be the work of a master: did anyone ever ask him why he did not create a traditional stamp for his tang? To me the hand writing on the tang looks more like something you might see in a shop for a guy to quickly identify his wrenches. Again, not to be disrespectful but I think a makers mark is very important, knowing full well it has no effect on the razor. It is simply an aesthetic thing. Since no one else does this perhaps this is his reason?
I can answer this from a client perspective. For me watching Mastro Livi actually inscribing his name onto my razor in front of me was a very special experience. Much more so than just a stamp being put on.

It's also his way of signing off a razor once he's happy with it.