Hay guys. Iv put it over at B&B but didnt want anyone here to miss it. My internet sucks and it was an hour job to create the thred there so forgive me for not posting it here also.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...06#post4197406
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Hay guys. Iv put it over at B&B but didnt want anyone here to miss it. My internet sucks and it was an hour job to create the thred there so forgive me for not posting it here also.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...06#post4197406
Wow, you are one lucky boy. Sounds like 2 amazing days.
Grant
Sorry, but I am banned from that other site for being me. Too bad about all the hate showing up over there, but a perfect example of the management of that place both allowing it and promoting it. I see the trolls there feel the need to invent reasons for being banned vs. just stating that they came here to troll and seek recognition to take back and hopefully get exalted for. We really value all the members who participate in multiple forums. Our goal remains to promote the art and help all the people we can become successful in it. We apologize for all the drama, particularly from the same few over there and know that the overwhelming majority of us recognize the deceipt.
Can you either re-post it here where I can see the pictures or remove it? Your willingness to share the wonder of Livi is most admirable.
I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed spending time with Mastro Livi in Italy a few years ago. I can't wait to get back over and see the new workshop. He is a remarkable person!
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Yes please repost some of us are banned from that place lol
Thanks for the link! - I'm not banned there (yet) - too scared to post anything in case I'm suspected of subterfuge ;)
Looks like you had a fantastic time! please repost here if you can.
Photobucket is a great way to cut out the upload time with images - a one time upload there and then you can just copy and paste the [IMG] links into the body of your post to add your photos.
Am also in banishment,but the link here still works for me.
Some are more banned than others. I cannot see the pix.
Ok folks here goes. Sorry it took so long, I just dont have a great deal of time for the internet these days. Im thinking this will take me an hour or so. (Not real computer literate) :)
Ill simply copy and paste.
Well actually it was 2 but that tittle sounded much more catchy. ;)
So I was very privileged to spend some time with Mastro Livi. He is such a great man and I had the time of my life in his workshop.
Here he is preparing to make his Damascus Steel
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This was my fantastic translator Luis. He is holding up one of Mastro's razors which he blues with heat...? I dont know how. But its beautiful.
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Mastro took myself and a few of his friends out for lunch. A great bunch!
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His display case which can make a grown man drule.
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Me having the time of my life (Outside of getting married of course :) )
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Fire up the furnace. He has a little turbo looking thing to crank it up. I think you can just see the edge of it. It sends air from underneath into the coals.
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Some of many things he has lying around the workshop. Many I would have loved to pick up and drop in my pocket ;)
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He showed me how he makes his damascus steel blades and would dip it in a concoction at each stage to show me the grain in it. Such a great guy!
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This is one reason why Mastro Livi's beautiful blades cost so much. I watched him spend hours on this, and then he went a little too far and the steel became thin here. He then shoved a screwdriver through to show me what had happened.
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This is a before and after of the NOS stuff he makes
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A great time with new found friends!
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My score at the end of it all.
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And a pic of me shaving with an Italian preshave cream, shaving cream, Italian brush (Omega) and a recently purchased Italian made razor ;)
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It sure looks like you had a great time, thanks for sharing :)
Beautiful pictures and report. I hope to post pictures soon about the Mastro and the razor I ordered from him few days ago.
How insanely awesome that experience wouldve been. Congrats on your marriage and to be in the presence of one of the greatest.
I will be within a stone throw of his shop this coming June. Are appointments required? Is the shop open to the public? I tried email to order a custom-made SR directly from them but it does not seem to be the best method of communication. I might have to settle for whatever they have in their showroom.
If you want, you can read my post about my experience about the two of days I spent in company of Mastro Livi.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...xperience.html
He is a very kind and gentle person and I am sure he will be happy to welcome you in his shop, near Perugia. What I did was calling the shop on the phone and make sure they were open. Mastro Livi welcomed me in his shop ten minutes later and with a kind and friendly smile. A very kind gentleman.
I ordered from him a razor, although he has tens of them in shelves ready and available for clients. I guess it is up to you: if you believe the razors on the shelves suite you - and, oh man, what a gorgeous show! - you can pick one and that's it. But please be warned: the choice won't be easy at all! ;)
In case you want something more personal or custom, Mastro Livi certainly is the most helpful and gentle person of this planet: he will be more than happy to help you in creating your razor, like he did with me.
However, I guess you should phone the shop or send a mail (in case they can reply to it) and ask for an appointment. In case you need help with the Italian language, I will certainly be happy in assisting you in this.
Thanks for sharing this with me,razorguy. I will be in Assisi for a day or two. I could take a taxi ride to Mastro Livis's shop, it shouldn't be too far away. I will make sure to call before going there. Io no parlo il italiano...
Well, it seems you are doing great with the Italian language! :)
Mastro Livi's shop is about 20 minutes away from Assisi but I am afraid you won't find a taxi for the ride. Or in case you will, I guess it would be very expensive.
You could however go there by train and then from the train station you can go to Mastro's shop by taxi. The train will take about 30 minutes to get there.
