Thread: Reynolds with Whale Scale

I've had this F. Reynolds on the to do pile as the original scales were shot and needed replacements. The style of razor always reminded me of a Humpback Whale.
So that was my theme. I selected some streaked horn with a very swoopy pattern to it to suggest movement and compliment the flow of the blade itself.
I then used a section of an old cracked Ivory scale with some patina ( new Ivory is too white for this) , drew out a whale and cut it out on a band saw and refined it with some files, burrs and stones.

Then once I had the whale I simply transferred the design to the scales and hollowed out an area for it to sit in. Once fitted I epoxied it in place and sanded the whole thing smooth. Then to add a little interest to the Whale I Scrimshawed some details on it.

Odd but I enjoy it.