I gave buyers a few tips on what to look for when they are buying a straight razor, and now I'd like to share a little with the sellers. This is not so much for the guys who know straight razors, but rather...
There are many factors that have contributed to the advent of synthetic materials that have the color and texture of ivory. At the top of the list is the removal of elephant ivory from the market. Long before...
The first test one should use when attempting to differentiate between ivory, and bone or resin is to use a magnifying glass or jewelers loop to see what the surface looks like. Bone will have minute pores,...