Thread: Silver scale design, Need some advice

I am a newbie at scale design, But im a Goldsmith and specialized in custom designs so i wanted to give it a try.

Bought an old Straight razor but the scales was broken, So i figured why not make a new in silver.

So here´s my question for the more experienced hobbyists that worked with scales.... Is this design possible, whith the consideration of balance and usefulness ?

I can make it as heavy and light as i want, Thinking of making it around 1,2 mm thick silver.

Here is the design in 1/1 format ( cm and inch ) and the restored blade.

( Gonna change the form of the blade handle as well )



Yours Sincerely : Split Genetics

I'm interested to see what some of the wiser say here. This is going to be a good thread. Subscribed.

Here is some inspiration, I'm surprised more custom razor makers have not consulted goldsmiths/silversmiths. First I would make sure the quality of the blade would fit with the precious metal.

Most vintage sterling scales are pressed of thin sheets. This keeps them surprisingly light and enables real 'shapes' instead of just silver slabs. If made of solid silver, scales such as these would be too heavy, IMO.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Most vintage sterling scales are pressed of thin sheets. This keeps them surprisingly light and enables real 'shapes' instead of just silver slabs. If made of solid silver, scales such as these would be too heavy, IMO.

So is there a special weight limit on the scale ?, or can i make it so the balance is in the middle of the whole razor when unfolded ?

The blade is 6mm thick at the spine, so it is quite heavy.

Given that you are a goldsmith I am sure you have a fine eye for aesthetics . That being said, on the practical side, my favorite razors to "shave" with have a balance point on the tang near where you would grip the razor . Just my personal observation and something you may wish to consider.

Originally Posted by Wirm

Given that you are a goldsmith I am sure you have a fine eye for aesthetics . That being said, on the practical side, my favorite razors to "shave" with have a balance point on the tang near where you would grip the razor . Just my personal observation and something you may wish to consider.

Thank´s Wirim, i shall take that into consideration

I don't know if you have looked at the library on the site but that could have some useful info in it. This may be some help to you Making scale designs on the computer - Straight Razor Place Library if you want to replicate the shape of the old scales.

Bob

Some of you may remember the member who did this fine work.

There are some awesome Worked Silver scales that a member here was doing for quite some time John was his real name can't think of his S/N for love or money at the moment..

Balance was an issue for him also..

You might search some through the Customs forum and see if you can't find them


edit: Yes those are some of John's scales TrilliumLT just posted above hehehe

Beat me to it