Celluloid scales and durability...
Hello,
I am considering purchasing a Boker King Cutter with celluloid scales as my first straight razor. There is a disclaimer on The Superior Shave website for every straight razor with celluloid scales:
"AS USUAL, CELLULOID'S NOT VERY DURABLE; to preserve, NEVER open the blade more than ~2/3rds of a circle, & NEVER squeeze on the handle near the pivot-it'll crack if you do either of these things, but give it the respect of NEVER violating those two axioms and you'll be richer and fine."
Should I be overly concerned with this warning? I am new to straight razor shaving and I don't want to destroy the scales of a new razor accidentally. If they are as brittle/fragile as indicated in the aforementioned warning should I be considering a razor with wood scales instead.
Your experience and advice is most welcome.
Thanks,
Rob
Celluloid scales and durability...
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Originally Posted by
Pithor
I'm a bit surprised they still use celluloid for scales, I figured they would use something a bit sturdier nowadays.
Yeah, I figured a modern plastic/polymer, mikarta, etc.