Thread: Restoring and honing old straight

thanks for the kind offer Kristian, but just soak the scales in some oil to replenish them and i really think you should put them back on the original blade

Hmmm? I really think the old scales are horrible. But I'll give it a shot and clean them up. Then I'll try both the new one and the old on.

There is plenty material to restore the scales. They are roughly made with material the smith had at hand. I know these scales are the classic form of the time, but I think new scales in more masculine lines would suit the blade better.

I'll try both and the best thing about that is the restore will take longer time :-)

Hello.

I finished the restore of the old blacksmith razor from Denmark. I gave up the old scales (sorry folks, but the age had taken hard on it.). Since I had to make new ones I decided to make them in Danish wood. The scales are made of Thuja root, and the black spot is bog-wood.

I decided to make a bold form on the scales, to better match the Blacksmith blade.

The result is rather great I think. Tomorrow I will try to shave with it :-)

Most razors I restore are meant to be used in daily shaving. This one will be used in my personal collection.

This hobby means 2 things for me, the pleasure of shaving and the pleasure of bringing old straights to live again.

Hope you enjoin the pictures :-)