Hey guys, seems like ya'll have rubbed off on me already i've started collecting. today i bought a red imp 133 and a W & B "Celebrated." I've never done any type of restorations, but i want to try. maybe you guys can give me some advice. For starters, the scales on the red imp appear to be warped and the white spacer hits the point. Can the scales be salvaged, or do i have to just get new scales for it. i really want red imp scales on this razor, but as they stand right now, they'll continue to ruin the blade. i'm going to take the scales off anyway to be able to work on the blade.

Now for the W & B, i don't know what the scales are made of, but they have "US Navy" inscribed on one side. They don't seem to be in bad condition, but I guess I don't mind replacing them altogether. Unless, ya'll can tell me if this is some special line or what it is. Anyway, any help would be appreciated. oh yeah, i planned on my first step being on taking the scales off, then polishing the blades with MAAS. Does that sound right to ya'll. thanks.