Thread: Source for Ivory for razor scale repair?

Well, I received a very nice piece of ivory from Bill (pixelfixed) for a very reasonable price.
Hopefully I will have a chance to work on the scales this weekend, and will post photos of the razor when completed.
Thanks for all of the advice shared.

I've had excellent finishes with ivory scales by hand sanding them up to 2,000 grit, then using black, then white, then blue jewelers rouge (buffing compound). These are best used on a soft buffing wheel in a buffer, or short of that, on an arbor placed into a drill (held by a vice, or if you're stupid like me, in-between your legs)

Those are some sweet scales, good luck

Check the eBay seller "kousins kustoms". He is a legal source with large selection.

I promised finished photos so here they are. I had to try to age the new (very white) ivory scale so I ended up submerging it in tea for a little while. By constantly checking the staining and being careful to not overdo it, I think that I got the new scale pretty darn close in appearance. Thanks to all who posted with guidance. Now all that's left is to hone up the blade and shave with it.

Looks drop dead perfect great work.

Well done! I would never suspect it was a replacement scale if I had just seen the finished photos. Top marks.

Originally Posted by MattW

I promised finished photos so here they are. I had to try to age the new (very white) ivory scale so I ended up submerging it in tea for a little while. By constantly checking the staining and being careful to not overdo it, I think that I got the new scale pretty darn close in appearance. Thanks to all who posted with guidance. Now all that's left is to hone up the blade and shave with it.

Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.

It looks like aged Scrimshaw. Fantastic job! How long did you soak it and how often did you check it?

Incredible matching! You should be proud of that work!