Thread: What is your most "cherished" razor ?

This is a very hard choice. Very hard. I have about 120 straight razors in my collection and each of them certainly is a cherished one. However, as I have to tell just one, in this moment I go for this:

Mastro Livi Damasteel, 7/8 Full Hollow, Mastro Livi Point, Indigo Buckeye Burl Scales

I couldn't answer that question if my life depended on it. I'm attached to so many of them, but basically my favorites are the 5/8, 6/8 range with tight scales and self-honed.

Originally Posted by razorguy

Mastro Livi Damasteel, 7/8 Full Hollow, Mastro Livi Point, Indigo Buckeye Burl Scales

She. Is. Beautiful.

Originally Posted by Pi3

She. Is. Beautiful.

Thank you!!! And thanks to Mastro Livi for his endless talent in making such wonderful masterpieces!

I ain't telling nobody nothing. I'll tell after I get a dozen of them.

Originally Posted by eod7

I ain't telling nobody nothing. I'll tell after I get a dozen of them.

And then post them in code so nobody gets any sneaky ideas.

Well: For me it isn´t the fancy scales nor isn´t it the etching on the blade or the width of the blade.I have some 30 - 40 blades in various shapes and fanciness .
My most cherished blade is no fancy thing at all. It´s not even a heirloom. It is a Thomas Whatham & co.
This blade just sitts there and whenever I need it it´s there. Incredibly sharp and, most of all, always ready for action although it only gets a good stropping before an after each shave. This blade shaves silent and as said always ready.
A pure work horse that does the job and silently goes back into the stand. Just like a Shire horse.
It has never let me down. That is what I value the most.

It's the little Red Injun by boker. A gift from a friend. Oh the one on the right with yellow scales