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Thread: Ancient Scandinavian Shaving Kit

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    An interesting read, shaving with a bronze razor...hmm.
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    I read that the other day. Interesting.

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    Very interesting article...thank you!!
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    Interesting looking razors! Thanks for the share!

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    Bronze was commonly used for edged implements until they learned about steel and iron.
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    A gold straight razor was found in an Egyptian tomb.
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    Did the article say if they preferred tallow soaps or glycerin soaps?
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