Period correct shaving kit

[Capt7thWvCoA]

Hello everyone, I was wondering. Where could I get a period correct shaving kit that a soldier may have carried .

 

[Ole Miss]

It appears this vendor, C&C Sutlery, has one for $25.95. Perhaps this will meet your needs.
Regards
David

Personal items for the Civil War - Comb, Razor, Folding Mirror, Soap, Wallets

Civil War Era personal items for the soldier: Comb, Razor, Folding Mirror, button polish board, wallets used during Civil War. Authentic reproductions - buy at C&C Sutlery. Made in USA.

www.ccsutlery.com

 

[Stainless Steel Mucket]

If you want a razor which dulls quickly, get that stainless blade from C&C. If not, look for an antique or pay for a legitimate single blade razor. (Think barber shop grade.) Mine is an antique Sheffield blade. Best to use it occasionally at home and keep up the practice. A nonpracticed hand with a sharp enough blade running across one's own throat is the thing of horror flicks.

- S.S. Mucket

 

[mofederal]

I always solved the problem by not shaving, but I've had a beard since 1975.

 

[7thWisconsin]

If youŕe going to shave with a cutthroat razor, you really have to practice all the time and keep the blade super sharp. Just using it once a month or so when youŕe reenacting and keeping it in your gear wont be adequate. If thatś the challenge youŕe up for, go for it! I used to carry one in my gear, along with a tinned iron shaving mug, etc. When I cut myself, it bled for HOURS! The best question I ever heard from spectators came from 2 little boys who asked Ïs that real blood?¨ I decided that holding a dangerous weapon close to my skin in unfamiliar settings where I may be a distance from adequate medical care seemed like a poor decision. I still carry the mug and brush, but I duck into my tent and finish the job with a disposable razor. Not trying to influence you here, just my experience. I know other people who have successfully included shaving with a cutthroat into their impressions, but they use them at home too.