pre 1800 straight interests
As I put together plans for my muzzleloading shop... trading post (as it's starting to look like haha) I find a rather large group interested in learning about straight shaving as well as period pieces from early to mid 1700's. This post is by no means a business type promotion or anything like that. I'm also into early colonial to mountain man era re-enacting so this is as much my hobby and anything else.
I'm thinking of starting a Razor Club in that theme :) I guess I'm after some more history and want to know if others are also interested.
I'd be interested in anyones help with references and pictures of known razors from the early days of the US, anywhere really as most may have been imported anyway. Shaving memorabilia and the like is more than welcome as many of us want to set up a period correct shave kit :p
Any help would be great. I'd also like to hear from anyone making razors that may want to attempt making "replica" pieces that can be used. Built as they where back in the day. I have to say I'm tempted to try making one myself :)