Thread: 18th century shaving

Originally Posted by outback

One came from the wilds, one belongs to a member, two are by trade and barter.

All were in need of restoration.

You always do outstanding work on anything that I have seen you do! Those razors are nice!

Those early razors are far from novelties when you get a well preserved one with good steel characteristics. Between the heavy curve and lack of deflection the heavy grind gives they can be incredibly efficient. A novelty is something like a papillon razor...

Originally Posted by CamaroZ28

It was okay, wouldn't rank it as one of my top tens. I definitely have more of an appreciation for the advances in straight razor technology over the years.

Just be glad you don't have to shave with a flint knife like some of our earlier ancestors.