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JL, pm sent.

Redwood, nope. The scales are pretty strong especially when you have some other layer forming a lamination.
The plastic liner also protects the blade from slamming into the scales...

JL here's a set of mahogony scales on a 8/8 squarepoint Rudolf Stehlo. The wood looks much better in the flesh.

I used 3/16" thickness to start with which has probably ended up 1/8" and allows a...

JL, I have an 8/8 Friodur so I can make the scales easily enough but if you want to get the razor already setup send it to me and I'll do the whole lot. That way you will see the razor for the first...

JL, enough of the sentimental stuff OK :D Us Kiwi's are just friendly.

Just let me know what razor you eventually get and I'll make up a set to suit. The only three things I ask in return are:-
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JL, just buy a cheaper plastic handled one and I'll make you a set of wooden scales as a wedding present if you like or not..whatever takes your fancy.

Cheers

Gary