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12-06-2013, 03:48 PM #1Member
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Thoughts on scale materials
So I've settled on a Ralf Aust 6/8, Spanish Point, now I'm debating on scales. Wood vs micarta vs bone. I've never seen either or used either so I'm looking for any input. On wood I like both the olive wood and the grenadilla.
Thoughts?
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12-06-2013, 04:04 PM #2Senior Member
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Is this your first razor? If so I would get which ever scales are cheapest. It is the razor that is doing the shave not the scales. If you like shaving with a straight you can always get new scales or another razor. Believe me you will not stay with just one razor. Once you get the bug you will want another and another and another. Good luck.
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12-06-2013, 04:05 PM #3Member
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First new razor. I have a 5/8 faux tortoise shell from whipped dog currently.
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12-06-2013, 04:12 PM #4Senior Member
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If your new to the sport,Go with Micarta or bone for it's water resistance propertys,JMO
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12-06-2013, 07:51 PM #5Compulsive frankensteinisator
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Ralf Aust are just fine with Heljestrand's scales.
I think with bone it would be great too.
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