The tricky part with micarta is trying to make the scales symmetrical. Making micarta is a bit of work but I always try to make plates large enough for 4 sets of scales because making a plate of 20x5 cm is almost a much work as making a plate of 20x15 cm. I think it is worth the work and it isn’t that hard to do, this is only the 4th time I made scales for a razor so I still lack a lot of experience. I don't know how it shaves because I still have to sharpen the blade but most of these old sollingen blades shave very well.