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05-24-2010, 06:12 PM #1Senior Member
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Historical razor examples and depictions
As some of you might know I have been doing a fair amount of research of late on 16th century barber-surgeons. While much of the information I can find is medical related and not so much on the barber side I have found some woodcuts and such that depict razors in various uses. I figured there were probably others out there who might find this interesting so here they are.
Southwest German, c. 1450
paper, woodcut, watercolor and gouache, silver leaf and gold leaf editions
approximately 1568. You can see a razor on the back shelf under the scissors and spoon. It is obviously not to scale. Possibly the strap above it is a strop of some sort
The second image below has the razor sitting on what might be a paddle strop of sorts too.
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05-24-2010, 06:23 PM #2Senior Member
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Here are some replica razors from a few sources I have found. The first two are version of a C14th razor found in the Thames. Sadly I can not find any pictures of the original online.
The other two, I believe, are based off of the bits that were found in the Mary Rose wreckage.Miner123 likes this.
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05-24-2010, 06:30 PM #3Senior Member
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And while I would be wary of the ability to take a proper edge, not to mention the awkwardness of honing something shaped like this guy with our usual technique, I did discover this as well.
Apologies if linking to a sales sight like this is inappropriate. I have no connection with them.
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05-24-2010, 07:31 PM #4Senior Member
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Some excellent information - thanks for posting!
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Neil
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05-24-2010, 07:40 PM #5Senior Member
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Very cool. I don't know about functionality, but maybe one of our great builders will become inspired.
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05-24-2010, 07:41 PM #6Senior Member
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I'm working with a knife-maker buddy of mine on a few. I hope to have them ready soon.
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05-24-2010, 07:55 PM #7Senior Member
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nice research
sure post the razors when you're finished
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05-24-2010, 07:55 PM #8Senior Member
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Very cool. One would probably have to relearn how to shave and hone such a thing. I assume the techniques have changed over the years. And are they a full wedge or a secondary bevel with no spine to assist in honing?
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05-25-2010, 09:45 AM #9Carbon-steel-aholic
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Cool
I'm still trying to find colonial razors, not much out there so far, or I'm just not looking in the right places...
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05-25-2010, 09:51 AM #10Senior Member
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Some cool stuff. You note the first image from Germany. I'd be interested in knowing where the others are from.
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