Thread: Saran Wrap vs. Cell Rot?

What is cell rot and how would I know if one of my older razors have it?

Originally Posted by PaulyGoodshave

What is cell rot and how would I know if one of my older razors have it?

not an expert on this subject by any means but i found this, hope it helps.

Bill's Straight Razor Info: Celluloid Rot

Actually it was most helpful. Thank you.

I have a razor with bull horn scales, it isn't rusty, but near the edge it looks like it is stained black. no pitting and it doesn't really buff out that easy. I think I can assume it is probably just water stains or something. Yes?

In a pinch and if you don't have time to do the right thing, put the razor in a ziplock bag with bakeing soda. The soda will netralize the nitric acid and at least keep it from the other razors

Only celluloid scales rot like that.

There is no way to cure it or stop it or slow it. The scales have to be removed. It will eat the blade as soon as the sun will rise tomorrow.

Often times it starts slow and you can't see it on the scales but you see it on the blade with an area of rust that turns to pitting. It's a misconception the entire blade rusts at once or the scales smell or look deteriorating. Once you have unexplained rust on a blade and the scales are celluloid it's a good bet it's due to the scales gassing.

Hey, thanks button worked this time.

I scratch my head sometimes wondering why experienced advice is not headed....

I was hoping I could keep the transparent scales for a little longer... I guess I'll have to take them off some time soon.
While we're on the subject. I know DD are what we can consider "newer" celluloid scale razors. From what I've read, the newer celluloid scales are supposed to be more stable. But I've also noticed that a lot of DD have cell rot. Has anyone else noticed this, or is it just a coincidence that I've seen just a bunch of rotted ones.

btw thx for your thoughts!