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Well i have restored a few straights now with wood and shellac coating.

I thought i might take a chance with acrylic scales.

I got some black acrylic scales cut out rough by a friend as i have...

I don't know if i am allowed to post the youtube link but this is the guys video i followed to a tee and it worked.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQm7YToDSpc&list=FLBwQ6zLlBUULVTMAsUpi7ZA&index=8

After learning a little more i got smarter so i ordered scale blanks from ebay that were only 1/8 in thickness.

Did the same routine with an old crappy blade and sanded it by hand but more...

YUP,The naniwa 12k is on my wish list.

Yes,they are a little chunky but very light in weight.
It was the cheapest and thinnest wood i could find.
I even sanded it thinner than it was but couldn't go more by hand as i got tired.

And...

It is a little more expensive.
That is why i want to see how the 12k will work and see if there is a difference on my honing.

And if there is even a slight difference,Hell ya i'm gonna get the...

After following your advise and great info here and on the stuff you guys put on youtube here is my first restored straight razor.

Bought the cheapest piece of wood from Home depot as i was not...