Thread: First straight razor purchase.

Well, it's just walrus tusk ivory. And with the original finish gone, it does not really matter, does it? Tasteful replacement scales have been done before. Or this pair. Or this (my personal favourite, really).

Originally Posted by decraew

That's a shame. Seriously. On the picture it looked in really decent condition, needing only some metal polish.

That is after the 1000 grit. It has some mild patina and one spot of active rust when bought