H. Diamond #30 restoration

This was a fun project for me.
The razor restored nicely and took a great edge.
The scales are Macassar Ebony. The original slab was with horizontal tricolor pattern that would not allow to have the three colors on the scales. I decided to try cutting at ~45 degrees and with no warping issues the scales now have a nice matching pattern going on.
I decided to dome some stainless steel washers and pinned with brass rod. Finally I made a smoke acrylic wedge for the scales.
It all came out together very nicely IMHO.

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Very nice indeed. What did you finish the scales with?

Nicely done Stefan. The scales looks fabulous

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Originally Posted by bouschie

Very nice indeed. What did you finish the scales with?

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No finish, just buffed.

That is a very clever use of grain patterns. I am impressed.

Yes, bookmatching such a strong grain pattern is visually striking.

That is horrible. Send it to me immediately.

You've done a fine job on those scales Stefan they really suit the razor.

Really great scales. Unique use of the wood grain.
Well done

Beautiful! Nothing else to say!


Mike

Very well done Stefan. All Diamond series razors are superb and your scales are just beautiful.

The scales came out superbly. A very nice restore.

Just beautiful.

Those scales look amazing! The whole razor looks great but those scales really give it somthing extra

Great restore! Looks superb and bet it shaves like a dream.

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Originally Posted by nipper

Great restore! Looks superb and bet it shaves like a dream.

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It does shave like a dream indeed.

Beautiful scales and restoration, Stefan.

Very nice work, your attention to details really shows.