Thread: gotta mint razor...hate the scales.

I have this really nice Filarmoica 8/8 that shaves like a mutha. It's sandwiched in these skinny little wimpy ass scales that just about make me want to sell the razor. But theyz original. Howdya suppose the straight razor gods would look down upon me if I fixed some bitchin' Billy Ahrnwood deals on this beast?

To me, the blade and scales are two different things. I say fix that mutha up!

RT

Might be time to chow down. I mean if those scales are really that inferior, how long can it be before they start affecting the blade, really?

Good, that's all the push I needed. Bill, can you fix me up here? Didn't I see some 8/8 scales from you a while back?

KD,
Sweet blade, but I agree--those scales gotta go. Desert Ironwood would balance that bad boy well. Make sure you post some pics when Bill is finished, it will probably generate some more interest in his 'how to' clinic.

I think the scales which would work best are a one of a kind set made by Bill and sold by Ray at Classicshaving. Desert Ironwood. The regular sized Ironwood scales might be a bit too small for that Filarmonica. My six-and-a-half-eighths W&B fits in pretty tight. I woldn't want the blade to be any bigger than it is for those scales.

Originally Posted by xman

I think the scales which would work best are a one of a kind set made by Bill and sold by Ray at Classicshaving. Desert Ironwood. The regular sized Ironwood scales might be a bit too small for that Filarmonica. My six-and-a-half-eighths W&B fits in pretty tight. I woldn't want the blade to be any bigger than it is for those scales.

I saw those just now. Might be the way to go.

And if you don't care much for the "dogleg" part of those scales, I can make a set that will work just fine. Send me an email. We can work it out if that is the direction you are headed.

You must be crazy tempering with this beauty... I love the razor (and the scales)

Nenad

Originally Posted by superfly

You must be crazy tempering with this beauty... I love the razor (and the scales)
Nenad

I know what you mean Nenad, but they look much better in the picture than they do live. I was torn about this, but I think that blade deserves a better home.

Bill, I'll shoot you an email. I think the dogleg does bug me a bit. I'm thinking about a three pin setup with a ruby or emerald bead stop.