ROMAN RAZOR C.50 BC-100 AD

Bronze, over 3” height with flared tip triangular blade on swelled cylindrical grip. A straight razor for shaving. Romans were meticulous about hygiene and grooming. Before the Imperial period, beards were common. Clean-shaven faces dominated until the 2nd century AD. Emperors like Augustus and Trajan popularized the clean-shaven look, reflecting Roman ideals of order and refinement.