Thread: Evatt Cast Steel 1700s?

The fact you were even able to conjure all of that up is astonishing to me.

For those who have, just given the less refined design, what was the shaving experience like using one of these style straights?

Originally Posted by kcb5150

For those who have, just given the less refined design, what was the shaving experience like using one of these style straights?

Its a wonderful experience, just think of where and what and who this razor belong to, every serious straight razor shaver should have at least one!

Originally Posted by kcb5150

For those who have, just given the less refined design, what was the shaving experience like using one of these style straights?

It is, as Martin said, very satisfying to shave with a razor made 200+ years ago. Having shaved with a couple of them, the only thing I would stress from a practical viewpoint, is that you have to be conscious that you don't forget that there is no separation between cutting edge and tang.

I imagine that quite a few split thumb pads are responsible for the distinct transition between edge and tang that occurred in the early 1800s.

Originally Posted by Martin103

Its a wonderful experience, just think of where and what and who this razor belong to, every serious straight razor shaver should have at least one!

I wonder if there are enough salvageable example left for a decent percentage of them...

I have to admit that design feature almost bit me once when I was working on it. Apart from the ergonomics being a bit off, it seems like it would actually be quite a nimble razor. 5/8 at the tallest point for the record.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

It is, as Martin said, very satisfying to shave with a razor made 200+ years ago. Having shaved with a couple of them, the only thing I would stress from a practical viewpoint, is that you have to be conscious that you don't forget that there is no separation between cutting edge and tang.

I imagine that quite a few split thumb pads are responsible for the distinct transition between edge and tang that occurred in the early 1800s.

Originally Posted by kcb5150

I wonder if there are enough salvageable example left for a decent percentage of them...

Have you been to the stub tail sub forum ? Plenty of them to be seen ........ http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...d-shavers.html

That's fantastic that they are all being conserved with such care!

Originally Posted by Martin103

Its a wonderful experience, just think of where and what and who this razor belong to, every serious straight razor shaver should have at least one!

Have any to sell?

That blade is a beauty, and I would leave it just the way it is and hone her up! I agree with the late 1700s assessment. My opinion is that polishing would be a mistake. Take off the active rust yes, remove the patina? no way. Its well earned character, and as an oxide might even provide a slight protection against future rusting. (or am I smoking crack here?)