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Antonello, I love watching your Mastro Livi videos. Takes me back to my visit.

I do love using his loom strop, so so soft and provides a buttery smooth edge too.

Hey Antonello, I thought the razor/brush might look familiar. I want to come back to Perugia in 2015 for sure. Fingers crossed.

Inspired by Antonello's luxury shave I thought I'd follow suit. My Mastro Livi Damascus, so silky smooth and just an absolute pleasure to use (bringing back great memories). Complimented by SMN Crema...

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...

Well it's exactly one year since I had my very first Mastro Livi shaving experience and what an experience it was. I'd thought it most fitting that I honour that occasion with my Birthday SOTD.
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Andrew, I did this trip last year for my 40th and it was a fantastic experience. I can't thank Antonello enough for his help and friendship.

Umbria is also gorgeous, why not throw in a visit to...

I think Antonello has hit the nail on the head here with YMMV. I also thing we need to take into account a honemeister vs hobbyist such as ourselves. We are privileged nowadays with a plethora of...

Hi Antonello, very informative video there. Very interesting that Mastro Livi likes to use a 3000 grit to set the bevel after grinding. A true Master :) Out of curiosity, if the blade in the video...

I think I've found a suitable place for now and in hallowed company.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n127/jodypress/Straight%20Razors/Livi%20Snake/IMAG1080_1_zps7n4nuduh.jpg

Thanks Antonello, I'm colour blind so the subtle shades are lost on me.... :)

It was pure luck that someone posted the eBay link on The Shaving Room and it was for sale at a price I could afford.

Cheers guys. I'll have to post a family pic soon. I just need to work out a nice way of showing the Snake. It's a tricky size to use a stand for. Need to be creative I think. Watch this space.

So I picked up another Mastro Livi razor today. This one was originally purchased earlier this year by Sam and his good news of becoming a father (Congratulations) is my good fortune in acquiring...

Taskind, I can only reiterate what Antonello has said. I did the pilgrimage to Razor nirvana last year and they will be memories I treasure forever.

Thanks Antonello, that's great advice. I'm going to try that with my Robert Williams "Purist" as it's been ripping me to shreds.

Another stunning masterpiece my friend. What razor to get next, I wait to see in anticipation :)

Antonello, congratulations on another fantastic razor. A true thing of beauty.

That's a truly gorgeous razor. Mastro Livi's Damascus really does get better and better the more you use it. I'm getting the hang of hand stropping too. Very satisfying.

Fantastic pictures Antonello. Brings back great memories for me. The noise, heat and smell of Mastro Livi at work. You're blessed to be creating another masterpiece.

Happy to enable your MLRAD :)
I look forward to hearing the spec of your new Damascus razor.

I'd just like to share Antonello's expression of gratitude to Mastro Livi for being so generous with his time and letting us into his workshop. I'm in the process of writing up my experience and will...

That sounds like a great plan and a very gracious offer which I'll definitely take you up on(I'll probably need some translation help as my Italian is non existent).

I'll have to pm you my...

Thank you for the information, sounds a truly wonderful place. I'm really looking forward to this trip. I'm looking to be in Perugia around the weekend of the 28th September, approx 23rd Sept to 1st...

Well razorguy, this thread and reading about your experience has prompted me to contact Mastro Livi and design my custom razor for my 40th in September. I'm also making a trip to Perugia to visit the...