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    Default 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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    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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    First new razor. I have a 5/8 faux tortoise shell from whipped dog currently.

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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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    Ralf Aust are just fine with Heljestrand's scales.



    I think with bone it would be great too.

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