Thread: Scale material.

I won this razor last night and was curious as to what the scale material is. At first I was thinking bone maybe but then I saw picture #4 the pivot area of the scales looks like old paint cracking. I have never seen this brand of razor, nor cracking on any scales before. Also does anyone have any info. I see that it says ground in Hamburg, but not where it was made.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ante...vip=true&rt=nc

Yes, it does look like the scales show cracking like old paint. My guess is the they are drying out and might be brittle. Here is a link to an Antelope razor http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...ery-works.html .

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Yes, it does look like the scales show cracking like old paint. My guess is the they are drying out and might be brittle. Here is a link to an Antelope razor http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...ery-works.html .

Bob

Wow that one is gorgeous. Well I guess that is a good example to follow there. I might have to rescale it I guess.

Re scaling would not be the end of the world considering that is a very nice looking blade.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Re scaling would not be the end of the world considering that is a very nice looking blade.

Bob

Oh no, I know that. I have plenty of scale material laying around. Just like to keep the razors as original as possible. Maybe I will make this a fancy shmancy razor. Any body know if the etching is deep enough to sand out the pitting without having to worry about removing the etching. This will be my first shoulder less blade and I have always wanted one so I am super excited about that. I am glad to see its a good reputation behind the razor.

Never get the pitting all out. Still, a nice blade. Scales are cell, junk. You got it right. Have fun with it! JMO