Thread: Is this cell rot?

To me that looks like a trick of the light. Sometimes blades can get those little spots that are visible by not drying the scales inside thoroughly and closing the razor before it is completely dry.

Those scales are thin like ivory but the flat face doesn't really look like it to me. Again, that could be a trick of the light. I lean towards saying that they are ivory mainly because of how thin they are. Here's a tip though. You will hear people say, "It is ivory because the pins have no collars." Often that is true but not always. I have 2 razors in my collection that are ivory but have collars on the pins. Also I just restored a razor for another member that has collarless pins on the scales and they definitely are not ivory. Don't go by that. It is a hint but not conclusive.

I hope it turns out well for you. Give us some good pictures.of your own when you get it.