Thread: Favorite Scale Material

Howdy all,

Hope you all had a great shave this morning.

As I was cleaning up my shave collection today I spent some time just looking over my straights. Just looking at the blade and scales comparing how each were made,and what I liked best about each razor.

But then I began thinking what other members might think. So I was wondering what you guys love about your straights? Is there one scale material you like more than other? A certain grind? Type of finish?

So many reasons to love your straights let's hear some of your!

my two latest buys were a Whacker 7/8 with a set of beautiful multicolor horn, and an Alex Jacques custom thats has a set of g10 scales with a jade wedges. As far as scales go, these are real lookers

My favorite scale material is black horn. I also like black plastic. I imagine I would like ebony, but I have never had any ebony scales.

Are we talking about working on for a restoration or just in general?

For a restoration, I like G10. It's fun to work with and I think it's pretty easy. The finished result can be pretty amazing if done right.

For a razor to use, I like basic acrylic - on the thin side. Horn is really nice too, but won't it warp over time?

For a grind, I like hollows with bellies. I like the feedback I get and they're usually easy to hone.

I cannot speak of other grinds than hollow because that is what both my razors are. I am looking for a large wedge to purchase and try. I prefer wood scales over all others. It gives it an early American look and feel.

It doesn't matter Restored or Vintage for me, I love the Cracked Ice look...
Give me Vintage Celluloid in any color you want with the Ice, Ice, Baby...and if it is all warped and cracked then change it to the brightest flashiest Acrylic you can find...
I want the steel gleaming and shiny, I actually prefer a satin to a mirror, myself, but make it as hollow as you can get it...

Originally Posted by jpm7676

my two latest buys were a Whacker 7/8 with a set of beautiful multicolor horn, and an Alex Jacques custom thats has a set of g10 scales with a jade wedges. As far as scales go, these are real lookers

That whacker is gorgeous!! :drool: I think that might go on my wishlist!

what is g10? whatever it is.. it looks great.. as for me.. i love the look of transparent horn.

Where I live oak trees are a very big deal (I actually live on Old Oak Lane). They are native to my area and everyone is very proud to have them as a part of our history and community. I would like the next scales I get to be in oak for this reason. I currently have carbon fiber scales that very thin and very nice that I like a lot as well.

Hah, the age old question! For me it's a no brainer- Carbon fiber, G10, and micarta! Anything that won't have issues such as warping, cracking, breaking, swelling, etc. Ideal scale materials IMHO.