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Thread: Would you replace the scales?
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09-29-2010, 12:01 AM #1
I replace the scales on most of my razors to something that looks a little nicer. Having said that, none of my razors came with fancy scales or are hugely collectible. I like personalising and restoring old things, that is one of the reasons I got into straights. Unless the removing the scales dramatically reduces the razors value I say go for it.
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09-29-2010, 12:34 AM #2
I would probably plan to replace them but never do it. The second razor I bought was a Wapienica. I looked at it and said, "Those sterile, heavy scales have got to go." When it came right down to it, I just couldn't bring myself to change them. I have a nice old W&B with horn scales. They're old, dull, chipped. I just can't destroy such nice old work. My first razor, a Revisor had beautiful black scales that just had to go. They were cracked at the pivot and I had no choice. Undream replaced them for me at th Michigan meet this past summer. They're gorgeous. I highly recommend his work. (But I still haven't had the heart to throw out the old ones).
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09-29-2010, 01:58 PM #3
It depends
It depends on several factors:
a) Are the razors outstanding shavers? If not; forget them.
b) Are the scales warped or otherwise damaged?
If you answer yes to the questions above; go ahead.
(Posting pictures makes it easier to answer.)
I have had scales replaced by Glen (gssixgun) and Max (Maximilan).
They both did outstanding work.
"Cheap Tools Is Misplaced Economy. Always buy the best and highest grade of razors, hones and strops. Then you are prepared to do the best work."
- Napoleon LeBlanc, 1895