Thread: Ivory or Wood?

I have an old Hawcroft & Pearson (1835-1844) with genuine ivory scales. One scale is fine. One scale is cracked at both pins. I was toying with the idea of restoring the ivory scales (fiberglass and resin), but I also think wood scales are a nice touch on these old cleaver style razors.

I'd hate to abandon the ivory. Mostly because of my perceived [newbie] view of genuine ivory being rare. Whether or not it really is at all.

So...what do you think of tossing out the ivory?

Is ivory sacred here? (I don't wish to be a razor blasphemer.)

Thanks,
Christopher

Originally Posted by CJBianco

I have an old Hawcroft & Pearson (1835-1844) with genuine ivory scales. One scale is fine. One scale is cracked at both pins. I was toying with the idea of restoring the ivory scales (fiberglass and resin), but I also think wood scales are a nice touch on these old cleaver style razors.

I'd hate to abandon the ivory. Mostly because of my perceived [newbie] view of genuine ivory being rare. Whether or not it really is at all.

So...what do you think of tossing out the ivory?

Is ivory sacred here? (I don't wish to be a razor blasphemer.)

Thanks,
Christopher

Never toss ivory- can't it can be carved into something else?

Please don't misunderstand me. I love ivory. I dig it. But the scales are cracked.

(I guess I'm asking for opinions since I can't make my mind on cracked ivory or custom wood.)

Oh, And I believe in recycling too. =)

Thanks,
Christopher

How about making wood scales inlaid with some of that ivory? That way, you get the best of both worlds.

I am sure that some of the superb razor resurrectors here can work that magic if you don't want to give it a shot.

Just my $0.02

Originally Posted by mrbhagwan

How about making wood scales inlaid with some of that ivory? That way, you get the best of both worlds.

I am sure that some of the superb razor resurrectors here can work that magic if you don't want to give it a shot.

Just my $0.02

Awesome idea!

Thanks!

Me =)

I wonder if you could make a "liner" for the cracked scales to add a bit of stability.