Thread: I-Barber stub tail

Because the scales have a slight curve and there is a distinct transition between edge and tang I would say it is 1810 to 1820s. I would leave it as is. You've done a nice job in cleaning it up. Polishing it to a mirror , or even a satin finish, would be taking away from it IMHO. Really nice razor.

I would get it polished. Something about seeing an old razor like that turned into bling excites me. I don't leave any of my razors as is.

That looks like a monster! Nice Job on the cleaning!

Nice job! It looks great!

Thank you everyone for your kind words. It was a long process. Thank you JimmyHAD for your help on an approximate age. That's sort of what I was thinking.

Does anyone know how to repair scales? I think these ones are horn. I'm not sure it's possible but I would like to keep these scales if I can.

The search bar returns a few threads on scale repair, Here's some:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...rn-repair.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...le-repair.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...-butchers.html

Thank you onimaru. I should have searched before I asked. Sorry.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

The search bar returns a few threads on scale repair, Here's some:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...rn-repair.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...le-repair.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...-butchers.html

Geeze, I didnt realize there was so much availabe info on the subject. I was thinking it was a new thing...

Originally Posted by Newbwithastraightrazor

I would get it polished. Something about seeing an old razor like that turned into bling excites me. I don't leave any of my razors as is.

To each their own and if you like 'em like that more power to you.

However, when I see a wonderful old piece of shaving history that has been re-polished to a mirror finish, it makes me think of granny in a string top and mini skirt.

Originally Posted by rmalak

Thank you onimaru. I should have searched before I asked. Sorry.

No problemo