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    Default 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:



    After I got done:







    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.
    Last edited by vanacres; 01-22-2018 at 12:41 AM.
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