Thread: John Barber Comeback!

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

I would expect to see fancy turtleshell, studded & engraved ivory, or worked bone scales on a higher end razor of the time period. It seems like horn scales and homemade jobs are most commonly seen today on the other vintage razors from that period

What is studded ivory?


Thanks paco. It's not perfect by any means. Certainly not up to par where I'd like to be, but I guess it isn't bad for hand sanding. If I had buffers I think I could get the rest of the black off the blade. I think I'm going to go back with 800 grit and try to get the rest of the pitting around the tang. Maybe, I don't know yet. I am loathe to ruin a good thing by trying to get a great thing.

Originally Posted by medicevans

What is studded ivory?


Thanks paco. It's not perfect by any means. Certainly not up to par where I'd like to be, but I guess it isn't bad for hand sanding. If I had buffers I think I could get the rest of the black off the blade. I think I'm going to go back with 800 grit and try to get the rest of the pitting around the tang. Maybe, I don't know yet. I am loathe to ruin a good thing by trying to get a great thing.

i totally agree.... you IMHO have brought out the best in that without the risk of ruining it....


do no harm... .... keep up the great work... if you need razors to practice on i have a whole box full.... lol....