First attempt at scales (x2)
So, I'm probably like a lot of others here. Can't just shave with a straight razor; have to do some collecting and "tinkering". Anyway, I just started shaving with straight razors in December, and I keep buying more. I think I have more razors than shaves under my belt.
I have a couple that came without scales, and one that needed new scales, so this is my first attempt at making scales.
The first is a 13/16 Carl & Rob Linder (Solingen). I dont think the horn scales that it came with were original, and they were half eaten and warped anyway. The razor needed to be cleaned and re-scaled.
This is how I received it:
https://i.imgur.com/jUxuiAul.jpg
After I got done:
https://i.imgur.com/XnRAcwll.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/mu2XXSml.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/sIJVedAl.jpg
I had some 1/8" micarta, so I gave that a try. I like how they turned out. The wedge end is a little fat and "clunky", but they work for me.
I'm learning to hone, but I think I'll send this one off to be professionally honed.