Hi Jaysel, I've no expectation here but just to let you know that I've done a bit of scales work/replacement but only for myself. I've no doubt that there are a few other guys here who've dabbled too. So far I've only worked with wood on a couple of vintages SR's who's celluloids became old and loose.One of my restored vintage blades (1900) has an issue with the scales.
Whilst shaving, I noticed an acrid smell, and fear that the sun has started to turn the celluloid
Its time to replace the scales, and whilst I like some of the scales at Invisible Edge, I would rather someone else undertook the work.
I wonder if anyone has any recommendations on who to do this work?
Thanks Jaysel, no problem. I've just looked at the Kirinite site and loving some of those acrylic finishes. Great food for thought. I hope it turns out wellThanks JohnJo. I appreciate your offer.
In fact I just sent it off to someone to have some work done yesterday. Custom made faux tortoiseshell from Kirinite.
I'll definitely keep you in mind for my next project. I'm thinking of revamping my H.Eicker Heartring soon
I know right!! I need more blades so I can buy blanks.....particularly liking M Series Lava!Thanks Jaysel, no problem. I've just looked at the Kirinite site and loving some of those acrylic finishes. Great food for thought. I hope it turns out well
Has there been any affect on the blade? The reason I ask is that celluloid scales can sometimes suffer from what is known as cellrot and this causes pitting on the blade when closed. Take a look at the blade - and if there are signs of pitting where it is enclosed within the scales, you need to isolate it from any other razors you have otherwise it could contaminate other celluloid scales. As far as I'm aware there is no cure, you just need to get rid of the scales ASAP and hope that the damage is not too severe.
I'm very, very happy with it!!those scales look elegant and flexible, like Solingen/Thiers used to have before the but-what-if-I-hit-my-scales whiners caused them to go to thicker clunkers (that don't move much) en masse. Kudos to you!
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