Thread: Boker mismatched scales?

Picked up this Boker today for five dollars. Talked them down because I didn't see a Boker mark on the scales. They look to me like generic celluloid scales. Am I correct? But the razor looks to be in decent condition and able to take an edge....

Not sure on the scales. Looks like maybe the smile needs to helped back if you look at the straightness of the edge compared to the smiling spine. Looks like a sweet deal though.

They are very common replacement scales. Curve of the edge/spine look fine to me.

I have the same razor with the same scales, I believe that they are replacements. Got mine as a gift from a friend but it will take a bit more work than yours.
Should be a very nice shaver, enjoy!

For $5 you got a heck of a deal! I have a similar razor, they take a really nice edge and shave well.

Originally Posted by Ernie1980

For $5 you got a heck of a deal! I have a similar razor, they take a really nice edge and shave well.

Haha. Good to know it should take an edge well. This razor had some rust spots that were of concern to me. I used that to bargain down the price, and b/c I felt the scales weren't original. Plus it wasn't restored and not shave ready. This antique store was trying to sell this razor (along with an old ratty shaving brush with 4" long bristles that looked like a round paint brush) for $75.00. The sales lady wasn't happy with my offer, but I think I made my case clear that the razor wouldn't fetch anywhere her asking price in its condition. I lowballed her with a $5.00 offer and she took it! I hope I can put a nice edge on it.

Anyone know of any good tutorials on honing a razor with a slight smile like this one? I've seen one by gssixgun before. Perhaps there are others....

Red Chevy, blue Chevy, white Chevy. Still a Chevy :<0)
You stole it !

I have seen many Bokers in that scale pattern. I would tend to say all original.

Originally Posted by 10Pups

Red Chevy, blue Chevy, white Chevy. Still a Chevy :<0)
You stole it !

What's this about a Chevy?

Look at strazors.com. There is a Boker with the same scales. All Bokers did not have marked scale.