Thread: Celluloid Rot

I just finished doing my first straight razor restore. A C-Mon I picked up at an antique store for cheap. There was some pitting but it wasn't in bad shape. So I was polishing up the scales and have a question about celluloid rot. Up until now I, and others who I showed it to, thought that the scales were imitation bone. But now I'm worried it's pitting from rot. I'm not sure. I'm not married to these scales, I'm not a fan of blonde. But for economy I'll keep them. Also where can I get some scales made or buy them, since I don't have the equipment to make my own.


Blade


The shine isn't as matte as this appears to be.


Bone or rot?


close up


Underside of the scales

Thanks for the help.

Straight Razor Maintenance & Repair Needs Just scroll down they have a bunch of replacement scales, and they all have hardware with them.