Hi All,

I'm pretty new to this straight razor shaving and recently acquired a Wapienica razor. I would like to replace the scales and was wondering what you would recommend as he optimum natural material for the scales?

I was thinking of a nice wood or horn. When it comes to wood I thought that something that's hard and moisture resistant would be suitable (maybe Teak)? I am a lot less familiar with horn than wood but maybe that would also be suitable. What about the finishing of the scales? Would several coats of varethane suffice?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Rafal