Dear wise forum members,
These basins appear to have the same design from around the world, seemingly either made of porcelain or metal.
I have always wondered how these shaving basins were used and why there is a notch in the basin, could anyone please enlighten me and banish my ignorance?
My best guess, probably foolishly wrong, is that these were held up to the face when lathering and the notch is for someones neck. But it just seems so impractical. Was it only when applying the lather by the barber to someone's face? My internet searches have not yielded any fruit.
Thanks you.
These basins appear to have the same design from around the world, seemingly either made of porcelain or metal.
I have always wondered how these shaving basins were used and why there is a notch in the basin, could anyone please enlighten me and banish my ignorance?
My best guess, probably foolishly wrong, is that these were held up to the face when lathering and the notch is for someones neck. But it just seems so impractical. Was it only when applying the lather by the barber to someone's face? My internet searches have not yielded any fruit.
Thanks you.