Unbalanced Scutum

[Marcus Caecilius Avitus]

The depth of curve on the shield is a big factor. The deeper the curve, the more the shield will roll into your shoulder (and away from you shin). The reverse being true of a shallower curve. I say this from experience of over 10 scuta made to date with varying degrees of success on the curves. Got it sussed now tho'

I wouldn't say that this lack of balance is wrong though, it's just a feature of the scutum and in any case, with a cross handle there is no way you can use it in a combat situation without bracing it.

I'd get used to it before making any drastic changes that you might regret.