Do NOT use neatsfoot Oil.use mineral oil,carefully rub it in untill the Scales become slightly warm, than treat with ren-wax.
Do this several times a year.
Ivory is alot tougher than most people realize.
Listen to pixelfixed - if there's anyone who knows their way around Ivory and razors, it's him....
Good to know, I'm waiting for my two razor set to come back from honing...thanks pixelfixed!