Thread: scales are discolored

Hi all,

So I purchased this razor at an antique shop. The blade looked to be in good condition, and I knew the scales needed a bit of help, but could be salvaged - or so I thought. Looked like just some soap spots, and just old age perhaps. Nothing a little elbow grease can't handle...

Anyway, I got it home, polished the blade, and took a bit of MAAS to the scales. Suddenly, it appears the one scale is way off color. In addition, the scales have an odd smell. Like burnt rubber. I've never had issues with using MAAS on scales before. Now I'm wondering if the scales are off gassing, or if the MAAS affected the one scale. Which would be strange b/c the other scale seems unaffected.

The razor itself doesn't show signs of cell rot. So I'm left wondering what the issue might be?

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