Thread: 18th century shaving

First shave with this razor. This was the most difficult razor I've honed due to the shape of the blade and the uneven thickness of the spine. I'm still not used to the lack of tail on the tang, it feels like I'm going to drop the razor.

Originally Posted by CamaroZ28

First shave with this razor. This was the most difficult razor I've honed due to the shape of the blade and the uneven thickness of the spine. I'm still not used to the lack of tail on the tang, it feels like I'm going to drop the razor.

Difficult to hone...Difficult to imagine a person shaving with this razor. How was the shave?

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.

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.

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.

Originally Posted by Badgister

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.

I couldn't agree more in the condition of his, in comparison to the one's I'm talking about.

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.