Thread: HORN SCALE QUESTION

Hey, Peeps...I have a question for y’all.

I have a really smooth-shaving razor which I want to make scales for.

I wanted to try something different, so I chose horn.

The company which I purchased it from had two levels of horn quality.

“Seconds” - which were bowed or warped. But they say they are still workable, and can be steam corrected.

And then they had the more expensive horn scales...which were not bowed or twisted, and had no other colors within them. (I’m ordering black Buffalo horn scales).

So I chose the better quality horn scales (which were more expensive) and I received this. (See attached photo).



Now, I’m no horn scale expert, but this scale is twisted, and is nowhere near flat.

So here’s my question:

Is this normal?

Since I am working with buffalo horn, is a perfectly flat scale not really expected?

And if this is totally acceptable for buffalo horn scales, what is the best way to steam them flat?

Or...should I return them as defective?

As a side note, I have a baby bottle sterilizer. It sterilizes with steam. Can I stick it in there for the sterilization cycle, and then place it on a flat object with a steel block on top of it?

Just curious what y’all have to say, as I’ve never worked with buffalo horn before.

Thanks.