Originally Posted by
Euclid440
Be careful with the King Midas. That scales pattern is notorious for off gassing and will eventually go to full Cell Rot. It may be already off gassing, that is the fine rust you see now.
It can contaminate any razors stored near it. Clean it with steel wool and put in a zip lock bag for a couple weeks, if it starts to rust again, it’s cell rot, toss it out.
When buying vintage always look at spine wear, buy the best razors you can find. There are lots out there, if you look.