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I told myself I was going to take a break on this razor, but decided to atleast try and design some scales. Not sure about making traditional or alittle bit more modern. The first pic (traditional) is copied from an old W&B with the same blade shape or the second (alittle more modern). What do you all think? I'm thinking traditional, but am liking the more modern also.
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I would go with the second but I would round the pivot a tad. JMO
I like the 1st ones. Looks proper, to my eye.
its true otherwise it will be lite difficult to strop it , maybeQuote:
Originally Posted by rolodave
In materials I like modern such as stainless steel blades, synthetic knots or even in brush handles but the handles are in a traditional style. So I would go traditional style for the scales.
Bob
Have never used one,but I made a brush today with a syn knot,They are very nice knots:)
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I like the 2nd. I lean toward different or unusual. The traditional is well, traditional and you see scales like that across the spectrum of all brands.
I like the second...I think it contrasts nicely with the barbers notch.
Second one for me
Up to you . It's your razor.
Both styles are traditional. Squared ends are nothing new but # 2 needs the pivot end narrowed down a little.
More commonly the wedge end was squared & the pivot end rounded.
If your making them, make them to match the curve of the blade. I think that would look pretty cool.
I too like the second one. If you angle and taper the wedge to match the lead edge on the barbers notch,,,would look pretty slick.
I like the second one. I would round off the pivot end. If you want to make it a little different you could put 2 pins in the wedge end, one on top of the other, if you have the room. Good luck!
Pete <:-}
Either will be fine but I would curve the top to match the spine curve a bit more JMO
Can't wait to see the finished job either way
I figured either scales I decide to go with I'll make the scales curve the same as the curve of the pitting on the blade and tang since that is probably the curve of the originals. These are just paper cutouts to give an idea of the shape. Thanks for all the suggestions, but still not sure. I will leave the razor sit for awhile until I can decide.
Second for me
