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from Medina, OH
...and in the box was another box:
I like the second box better
...and a piece of paper in a plastic wrapper too:
...and look - a DVD with a gray haired man and says something in other language and then about a bar:
look a piece of wood!!!!
and it says straight razor place on it too :)
a Razor!!!
despite my hopes and expectations it wasn't 6/8, not even 13/16, not even 7/8... it's 1" wide.
But the olive wood scales are quite light and the razor feels very comfortable in the hand.
Plus it would double nicely as a cleaver for this hard parmigiano...
You are a true sadist my boy! A sadist among sadists!! A sadist of the umpteenth order no doubt!!!:rolleyes:
By the way, nice box!
I like the razor too!!:D
I can only hope someone dis-likes it and ships it off to me to take off their hands.:D
Well, if that 8/8 size really sucks for you, just let me know. I'll gladly take it off your hands...Quote:
Originally Posted by gugi
It's looking good. I am going to try my Livi acquisition out tomorrow. They certainly look and feel Italian. A lot of flair, not clinical and perfect but full of character. Enjoy!
WOW:eek:
WHat a razor! mmmmm....not more to say..enjoy!
Mine came too! Arrived at noon with the post.
This is a monster! I'm gonna approach with caution. Normally I would have had Lynn hone this beast, but I had good luck with a rather large Wacker.
So many thanks to Lynn and Don who made this possible for us lucky guys.
Joel- the old one
before you go a honing... i'll wager Lynn has already taken care of that!
Livi seem to always be prehoned :) i think it is the water and air in Medina that does it!
mine came in today as well http://straightrazorpalace.com/gener...tml#post233050
and Gugi, if the blade is too much for you just ship it to me... i have a couple 4/8 to swap for it... that way you will be able to maintain the size aspect at home. :)
Well, that looks lovely Gugi. Congratulations! It's been roughly 4 1/2 hours since your first post - have you tried it yet? Bet it shaves as good as it looks. :bow:tu
James.
Mine came today as well. It's a big, beautiful, big razor, that's for sure.
If curious, see my additional comments in the General section in the Maestro Livi Group Buy thread.
There is joy in Mudville today, the mighty Maestro hit a grand slam.
:y
lots of people looking to help me out - what a great community :)
no, Jimbo, haven't tried it yet, but I've been checking my mug in the mirror every so often to see if it's time yet :) looks like it'll be an evening shave for me... few more hours... or may be the hairs are getting scared and don't even want to show up....
and it certainly looks ready to shave - not sure whether the medina or the florence wheather did it, but it seems prepared and ready.
Congrats looks like the USPS in your neighborhood works on July 4th weekends. Do tell us how it shaves. I cannot wait for mine to arrive hopefully it is here monday.
Sure looks quite different from the prototypes ;)...:roflmao
Enjoy it in good health.
BTW what does RWL stand for on the razor, it says "RWL" ATS 34 steel
Hmmm. I thought we saw yours in that other post.
Joel
They are all honed but we did not want to take the time holding them up to test shave so if anything a little paste that's it but should be ready to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by uofi1963
That is really a shaver.
Maybe next time finances will allow me to get in on the fun. Congrats! She's a beaut!
Got mine today what a beauty! A big Beauty!
I know I am to late for this party, but maybe there will be another someday. So could I ask what did these beauties end up costing?
Mike
I got mine and wowser it's HUGE. :eek: A bit initimidating to be sure but no problems with the first shave. I don't think people realize just how physically big this is. Perhaps someone with a handy camera can post a pix of the Mastro alongside a "normal" razor for scale.
Thanks for letting us know that they were honed. I was really afraid of messing up the finish. As it was, a nice clean shave. I might... just might... give it a few passes on a pasted strop but that's it.
Yahoo's translation to English
L' master art Livi in public square to Scarperia Florence From steel Moon baretta damasasco and from a wood d' ebony African here as the shaver is born
They were are steal at 300 smackaroos!! It was a one time special price those who threw their names into the hat for the group buy.Quote:
Originally Posted by megabit
Indeed that is a smoking good price, less than a regrind. Hope there is a next time so I can toss my hat into the ring. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Amyn
Mike