Thread: Has anyone tried shaving with a bronze razor?

Originally Posted by tboyer

I did look at youtube, and viewed the spoon (it was a special spoon)

lol - yeah, but to give away the secret would take away the shock value....

I was also considering making a straight razor out of bronze recently. The issue is it cant be store bought bronze it has to be a home made alloy of 12% tin of higher, but I'm going for it anyways and I will let you know how it turns out

Interesting old post. Good luck with your attempt. Let us know how it turns out.

Originally Posted by DPeet

You could maybe try using "Duronze?" It's strong as hell, but I have no clue how it would hold an edge. I've used it for metal turning projects and for fly rod ferrules. It can be turned thin and will maintain its strength properties really well. It takes a beautiful finish and the patina is very nice looking.

Hey, I've been waiting for someone to come along with a Talonite blade for years. I don't think it's gonna happen.

Originally Posted by MickRussell

I've seen one of those.

That's not "ye olde school", that's "Thag scrap face! Ugh!"

Maybe not. The Pharaoh's of Egypt shaved with bronze razors. Bronze Age smiths were capable of doing astounding things with that metal. For what it's worth in the credibility department, I have a PhD from Yale in ancient history/language matters, and publish articles dealing with particulars of Bronze and Early Iron age culture and history. Not talking out of my hat here.