Thread: First resto.... Imperial

This is my first full restore. Forgot to get the before pics on this one. The blade was ok shape but had some pitting, which I left, cuz' I like that sort of thing. The scales were one of a kind. The most hideous creations I have ever seen on a razor. They used pin which they had cut almost in half, pinned the blade with a folded over 12 gauge copper wire and used square nuts, like something that would fit an 8x32 screw. I'm guessing this guy was an electrician, but who knows. Well the copper turned green and stained the whole area around itself, which was an improvement to the scales as they were about 1" tall and 1/2" wide, roughly shaped with a dull pocket knife and had a coat of walnut colored stain slapped on.

Blade: Imperial Razor
Warranted
Registered 20507
Germany

Scales: Ipe
Wedge: Ipe.
Finish: Lacquer rubbed out with rottenstone


I made the wedge too wedgy, which splayed the scales too much. Not functionally detrimental but they could definitely protect the blade better when closed. I also should of made the scales a little longer so that the blade doesn"t look so snug. If there is anything else, let me have it.