Thread: 18th century shaving

Originally Posted by outback

If honed properly, the shave would amaze you, IMO.

I've cleaned up and honed a few, all have given some of my best shaves in comparison to modern steel.

I beg to differ. Shaving with these antiquities, especially in such worn out condition, is simply a novelty in my point of view. The thing is practically a toothpick! The quality of shave doesn't compare to say a modern full hollow with a tiny bevel.