Unbalanced Scutum

[Matt Lukes]

And it should be considered that perhaps, just as a well-balanced sword actually naturally points slightly up to face an opponent, and a good fighter aircraft is actually inherently somewhat unstable in level flight, a shield held overhand tilting toward the holder is preferrable because that's a naturally defensive position. Tilt forward is bad, and perfect balance isn't as desirable as automatic back tilt...