Camelia oil. Look at the result:

**Tarkus** · 08-19-2013, 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

gssixgun

Where can the VCI paper be obtained. Would it be wiser in the long run to change any razor with Celluloid scales as a preemptive move, like Angelina Jolie did. get it before it gets you?

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**Euclid440** · 08-20-2013, 02:00 AM

Angelina Jolie had cell rot? Well that, explains a lot.

**Razorfeld** · 08-20-2013, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by Euclid440

Angelina Jolie had cell rot? Well that, explains a lot.

Hah! Good one. Please contribute to a new thread I started, Quip of the Day.

**Slur** · 08-20-2013, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by Euclid440

Was the box celluloid?

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

No, it was mainly wood

What a strange coincidence. Mine was also a wooden box in this razor

**OCDshaver** · 08-20-2013, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Slur

What a strange coincidence. Mine was also a wooden box in this razor

Well, obviously the wood itself should not be an issue. My assumption is that there was somethign used in the making of the box (a glue/adhesive) or the lining that was having a similar reaction. The red felt lining was crumbling away and the wood was getting all brittle and cracking and crumbling as well. Unlike your razor, the line of corrosion was primarily above the line of the scales suggesting that the corrosive element was coming from outside the razor and scales. In fact, I believe the scales are simply plastic. The razor doesn't appear to be old enough to be made of celluloid. Since removing the razor and distributing the others into a new box, I have had no trouble. I'm still keeping an eye on the one most affected to ensure that there is no lingering issue that may affect the other razors just to be safe. I assume that there was something haunting that box. Its been disposed of by now.

**Pikadon** · 08-20-2013, 07:22 PM

I oil then wipe my blades with a silicone felt rag that's used for guns. Does this sound ok? And do I need to be concerned about the oil being on the scales? Is there a product out there for keeping celluloid protected? Kinda freaked when I found this thread.

**ScottGoodman** · 08-20-2013, 10:18 PM

Silicones & gun oils are just fine my friend, rest easy. Just wipe it before you strop & shave and your face will be none the wiser...

**Pikadon** · 08-20-2013, 10:50 PM

Lol.
Thanks shooter.

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