I have already lost a lovely razor because cell rot. Back then I wasn’t aware of the disease at all and the diagnosis was made in this forum.

The following is a razor that I just received from an auction. It is a well preserved vintage razor that I liked a lot. Especially the scales.
As soon as I opened the box I saw some signs of rust. I can deal with it and it doesn’t bother me. However, I remember that the razor I lost from cell rot in the past began as a rust. I didn’t bother back then, but after 6 months the razor was dead.

Fact is I really like these scales and I certainly don’t want to change them just in case this is indeed cell rot. So, I wonder if there is anyone here that can be certain that this is, or this is not cell rot.

Thank you very much.