Cracked Ivory scales

[Montgomery]

I have a razor with ivory scales cracked at the toe end, ie not the pivot end.

Looking around the forum for answers to the problem, I found this: https://sharprazorpalace.com/custom-...ry-scales.html

I wondered if the board could give me some further advice.



First of all, the razor belongs to my cousin, and he simply wants to shave with it. We both take the 'dentist' approach to restoration: only if absolutely necessary. So, it seems that the first option to explore is 'do nothing'. The crack is on the toe end, and is accompanied by some distortion to the scale:



The first question is, how stable is this crack likely to be if nothing is done?

The next option is minimal restoration. The most minimal (worthwhile) restoration I can think of would be to unpin the toe end, laminate something very thin just to the cracked area of the scale and re-pin. On this thread https://sharprazorpalace.com/worksho...ne-scales.html Ignatz says that silk fabric can be used:

baldy;

If you don't think that the simple application of super glue is sufficient, then you can use a little bit of finely-woven white silk cloth to reinforce the repair (on the inside of the scales, naturally). Apply just enough super glue to thoroughly coat the cloth. This will not only stick the cloth to the surface of the bone, but will also make that bit of silk act in much the same way as fiberglass would.

- ignatz

How good is this approach? Are there any other materials of a similar thickness that could be used?

Last question, this razor is pinned in a very delicate manner without washers. How difficult is this to replicate?

Many thanks!

(previously posted in error in the Gallery: https://sharprazorpalace.com/custom-...-scales-2.html)