Is this blade worth paying to get some scales?

[JGKC9AYC]

No idea to the value and I understand that asking for such is a no-no.
I’ll let the pictures do the talking.

 

[LJS]

If you want to shave with it and use them you probably want scales. If you are asking is it some rare valuable razor due to maker and or the remaining masonic etching then probably not. Looks like a beater razor to me and can’t tell if it is still honable/usable in the pics.

 

[Steve56]

Scales will run about $80-100 for common materials. You can decide if the price +$100 is worth it. And it needs some cosmetic work too though it’s in decent shape if the other side is as good.

They’re not that rare and people ask a lot for them just because of the blade graphics - kind of like the razors with scales with the noveau naked lady, they think that makes the razor extremely valuable.

 

[trentr]

Scales will run about $80-100 for common materials. You can decide if the price +$100 is worth it. And it needs some cosmetic work too though it’s in decent shape if the other side is as good.

They’re not that rare and people ask a lot for them just because of the blade graphics - kind of like the razors with scales with the noveau naked lady, they think that makes the razor extremely valuable.

Hey! I like the Art Nouveau razors and they are my "special exotic" specimens LOL Not just the naked lady, but the deer and the bird eating the fish too LOL

 

[MarkP]

It looks similar to one Joseph at Edge Dynamics has for sale, although his is NOS with ivory scales..

 

[Luecke2326]

Yep, I'd throw some new ones on there. Nice!

 

[Green manalishi]

If it were mine I’d definitely put some cool scales on it and use it..Its got character.

 

[Doc226]

How big is the blade? Any scales on it now?

I find that scales are usually neutral as an investment.


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[JGKC9AYC]

How big is the blade? Any scales on it now?

I find that scales are usually neutral as an investment.


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At its widest, it’s a little more than 7/8.
I tried to take some pictures of the opposite side as well as trying to take pictures of the edge and what little hone wear there was.
Also, it seems there’s some substance in the pivot hole.

 

[Mouette]

Lots of options with the scales - especially if you want to keep the masonic theme going

 

[JGKC9AYC]

I was thinking black horn with a white spacer. That’s probably how it was when it was made?

 

[Doc226]

I was thinking black horn with a white spacer. That’s probably how it was when it was made?

Definitely black horn but likely lead wedge


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[Eastcoast30]

Well, perhaps you can hone it and see how well it takes an edge. If it turns out to be a great shaver, then slap some scales on it.