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Thread: Getting Rid Of Rust and reusing scales
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07-13-2019, 04:09 PM #6
As far as the scales go it depends on what you want to do. Some people are more concerned with keeping it original. I know personally a razor is worth much more to me when it's original and especially if it has the original box. That may just be me but I believe that probably other feel that way too.It also depends on if you're planning on selling it or using it. And if you're planning on selling it whether you are planning on selling it to a shaver or a collector.
...I know this is a bit of an aside but collecting and using are two completely different things. A collector very often buys junk. What makes something collectible is it's rarity. Often something is rare because they didn't make many... sometimes because it was junk. Other things may have an enormous volume of stuff on the market because it was well made and in high demand...
I know there are some people here who change out scales on a razor like you would change decor in front of your house seasonally (at least my wife does that.) Again I know that sounds vague but it all depends on what you want to do with it. For me it depends on what it is. If I were going to restore something for resale and was trying to get top dollar for it I would probably go original and try to get an original box. if I were planning on keeping the razor I would probably make something really nice out of a fancy wood or bone or maybe horn.Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend. PR 27:17