Excited, but need some advice...

**gssixgun** · 04-30-2009, 05:26 AM

As The"Mark" and I sit in the chat room late at night and try to figure out what those scales are made of...

I have taken two FR's out sitting here with the same scales, trying to figure it out, I tried the hot pin test and don't get a burning hair smell, but I see what The "Mark" is saying about the splotches too....

Well at least we agree on the Neatsfoot oil

**Ambrose** · 04-30-2009, 09:14 AM

I have a Greaves & Sons with the same scales.

**Otto** · 04-30-2009, 10:25 AM

That's a great looking razor.

I bet it shaves well regardless if it is horn or tortoise scales. Great grab.

**Croaker** · 04-30-2009, 01:41 PM

Nice razor! I have a couple of similar F. Reynolds and they became good shavers after I learned how to hone a wedge. The scales on yours are mottled (dyed) horn. Genuine tortoise shell of that age turns extremely dark and has few light colored areas. (if anyone is interested let me know and I will post pics) Either neatsfoot or mineral oil and hand rubbing with a soft cloth will make your scales shine. Pipe cleaners work well inside the scales for cleaning. A very smooth and irritation free shave can be easily gotten with a quality 7/8 wedge like yours.

**gregs656** · 04-30-2009, 04:12 PM

That's a great looking razor, enjoy her!

**Miner123** · 01-01-2010, 01:40 AM

Just wondering, how did the scales turn out? What did you use to condition them? Got any pics?

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