Thread: Some Ideas?

Hey all,

So I just picked up a really nice straight! Im excited! I just posted in a thread earlier today stating that my ideal blade was a notched 6/8s smiley, with a humped tang. I found one and snatched it up.

Problem is that I don't really like the scales, and I was looking for a project anyways, so I am going to rescale it.

I will include a picture of the razor and maybe you guys can help me with some ideas for scales.

I want something classy, but unusual. I liked the "Bloody Death" razor that an SRP member posted. Something like that would be cool, only I would use wood, not C.F.
Basically, I don't want the typical scale shape. I want something that is interesting, and original. I want it to say "I'm classy, but I'm really here to party"

A decent wood would be nice. Something reddish brown or maybe black. A wedge that is a contrasting colour would be cool. It the scales are red, maybe the wedge is black, or blue. I don't know.

Your turn! Shapes, colours, wedges, materials, pins- gimme ideas!

Originally Posted by Old67

... I want it to say "I'm classy, but I'm really here to party"

^ Put a red dress on it

Nice find. Surf/search around to get some Ideas. Hard to help you out given the details. Red or brown wood is very broad. You should get a pied of paper, trace the original scales and draw different patterns that you might like.

Those are some of the biggest pivot pins I've ever seen.

Good luck!

I vote for snakewood scales with a G-10 wedge.You can go with blue,it would give the feel of Spider Man(red/blue/black) that could be a cool theme.. or maybe a bright orange? That would make the wedge POP with color. It is your project,due what you like. And have fun doing it

Leopardwood is nice & so is Black Palm (it's a challenge to work with).

i had this on my watch list yesterday,,,,but....i just dont know ,,something told me no to go for it. please post some pix once it's all fixed so we can see the final product :P:P

I was watching it too, but have several projects going and passed on it. This razor was meant for him.

Nice work Shooter!

Originally Posted by shooter74743

I was watching it too, but have several projects going and passed on it. This razor was meant for him.

You are a true gentleman, sir! Thanks for letting me have it! Rest assured it has gone to a place where it will be loved and used every day.

Thanks for the input guys. I like the idea of a bright orange scales with a blue or purple wedge. If I decide to go the "non-wood" route I think I will go with that.

I liked the leopardwood that was posted, but I feel like its too busy. I want the style of the scales to define the razoras a whole, and I feel that if I used a busy wood like that it would take away from that concept.

If I can manage to draft some ideas up Ill post them and take a vote! I want to do this blade justice, and since this will be my first restoration I want input to make sure I don't ruin this 180 year old piece of history.

My two favorite woods for "classy" are Ebony and Claro Walnut (in the picture)


Other than that, check out olive wood scales Glen has been doing (others too), really sweet IMHO

I vote for clean up the orignal scales and keep use them