Thread: NON XXL razor with Cardboard/Paper scales

Have you ever seen a razor with paper scales?
Are those original, or they've been replaced?
This is a Joseph Allen & Sons I've got from the bay.
It is a little bit over 6/8".
The size and balance of the razor is just right.
It shaves very very good. Only one downside - scales don't like water,
small pieces come off during shaving.

Hard to say from the picture, but I would guess those were leather scales?

No one makes paper scales. Those are leather.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

No one makes paper scales. Those are leather.

I would never thought it is a lather. Now it makes sense.
So I've got an excellent shaver with original leather scales !

How should I care about them, apply small amount of oil?

Originally Posted by Mist

So I've got an excellent shaver with original leather scales !

How should I care about them, apply small amount of oil?

I am not sure how best to preserve them, but I would not use oil. Oils make leather soft, and you want your scales to be hard. My first thought would be superglue or something along those lines, to prevent water from damaging them, but I would investigate before trying as I am not sure if this is the best approach.

Try posting this question in the workshop where the restore guys would see it. Good luck.

PS! I don't own a razor with leather scales. Now I'm a little jealous

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Try posting this question in the workshop where the restore guys would see it. Good luck.

Thanks for a good idea.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

PS! I don't own a razor with leather scales. Now I'm a little jealous