Razors

[Cacaius]

Hi

I just got replica of roman razor as a gift .. from somebody who know nothing about origins of this item.

Could any one help me to discover ...

1. is this exact replica of any finding ?
2. if yes .. from where and when does it comes ?



If you have pictures or links to any other roman razors collection do not hesitate to share with us.

best

[FlaviusCrispus]

Wow... I LIKE that razor. I have no idea what it's based on, or if it's accurate for the Roman period, but that doesn't stop me from WANTING one... do you know from where it was purchased?

[Lucius Aurelius Metellus]

It is similar to Holger Ratsdorf's 3rd century razor knife, although not the exact same style. Holger's replica is based on one found at Mainz, Germany. :wink:

[Cacaius]

... do you know from where it was purchased?

It was made by this friend who gave it to me as a gift. But he has only a drawing from .. somewhere.. with description "roman razor" ... thats why I am asking for details here

It is similar to Holger Ratsdorf's 3rd century razor knife

Any idea where can I find pictures of these finding ?

Thanks

[Lucius Aurelius Metellus]

You can find his razor replica on his web site at: [url:1behk0hp]http://www.hr-replikate.de/englisch/index.html[/url] Scroll down a little, it is near the middle of the page. Hope this helps you some!

[Vlad the Impala]

theres one in the Saalburg

poor image below
(sorry)
http://romanauxilia.com/misc/razor1.jpg


but I have seen some others - cannot recall where tho!

[venicone]

Caerleon?

[Vlad the Impala]

and the handle of a razor from Heerleen in Holland

http://romanauxilia.com/misc/razor2.jpg

[Cacaius]

I have found one in Caerlon:

http://azor.cisovanet.pl/inne/rzym/razor_caerlon.jpg

[Primvs Pavlvs]

Have you tried using this razor?

[Cacaius]

Yes I have tried .. once

... with no effect ... perhaps it's still not too sharp. On the other hand is very difficult to operate with this tool. Maybe it will be easier when someone else will try to shave ME...

[Primvs Pavlvs]

I taught myself how to shave with a 75 year old safety razor. I learned after a few times that there is a method. I imagine there is a special way to use one of these too. So be safe when you practise!

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