Scales question.

[RaymondMillbrae]

Got a question for y’all.

I recently came across this old Shumate straight razor. I like the shape, so I’ll clean it up a bit.

But upon further inspection, I noticed one of the scales is bowed inwardly.

I took an “above” and “below” picture so you can see that single scale

I’m not sure what material the scales are made of, but it looks to be celluloid.

Should I try to straighten it out, or should I just make new scales for it? (I have a bit of that Macassar ebony wood left over, I used for a current Wade & Butcher I recently completed).

I’ve never “steamed straightened” scales before, so I am uncertain of the process.

As a side note, I have a Baby Brezza steamer/sterilizer...and was wondering if I could stick it in there for the steaming process.

Input would be appreciated.