Thread: Any Ideas for "High End" Scales on Restored Sheffield Blades?

Horn with Honey streaks.

Horn is legit to the period. They Honey streaks make it unique!

Just a few and acceptable as period correct although I think most were black.
On the work bench fluorescent light.

Day light.

Translucent view backlit by the sunset.


Then there is black with streaks of which I have no great pic of right now.

The only other upscale things I can think of that you haven't dissed are inlays and pressed horn which you could hunt high and low for but ...........

Thanks a lot, guys. I suspected that I basically am limited to horn and bone scales, but I wanted to double-check in case someone had another good idea. I'm posting the razors to Glen now, so one of us will have to post pics when the restorations are done!

If you are sending to Glen, I would probably suggest horn. He makes some very nice ones and can do them in a style which complements all the blades I have seen. While you have not posted a picture of the blade, horn is generally correct for most Sheffield-made razors. Good Luck!

I've been thinking of sending this pair out. I can't make up my mind whether I want dark horn, streaked horn, ivory, stag or elk horn. Also considered trying to do it myself. Decisions, decisions ....