Take the blade out of the scales and get rid of the scales.
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That's my understanding too! But, for the new guys, he means that the original color was darker to start with. If you're looking at a Dubl Duck Goldedge, etc. and the scales are the cracked ice.....they started life as white. If you see them a darker yellow/brown, they're in danger or in the process of breaking down. :(
Run, run, run!!
Howard :)
Here's one with a little cell rot:
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Not sure if this is worth $53.
http://i.imgur.com/9IOuGKB.jpg
I bet the draw on that thing is as soft and smooth as silk,
and I promise as long as you don't hit the handle or hardware you will never have to worry about rolling your edge when stropping on that bad boy.....
"great vintage condtion"
http://i.imgur.com/gu1ilCi.jpg
So if anybody needed a decent box for their pipe razor there is a gold lined vintage one that hones and oils your razor every time you store it for sale on ebay! The seller will apparently hand deliver as well.
Check it out; Old George Wostenholm Son Straight Razor Box | eBay
Maybe there is a razor genie inside the other IXL Wostenholm box the seller is offering!
:gaah: