Thread: Is this Cell Rot ?

No celluloid rot as far as I can tell. What I've seen is that it's 'bubbly' in nature, pinprick coverage. If that makes sense.

This was the best I could do:



Thank you all!

In your 2nd post, the 1st picture, mid blade it appears to be a finger print that may have started the rust. The seller may not have treated or cleaned it before shipping.
We must look at a few things.
How far & how long did the razor travel before you received it?
What's the climate like were the razor came from, and where you live?
If you clean it off, how soon before it returns?

All the above aside, once removed, drying for 20 minutes and a light oiling of camellia or mineral oil will stave off some of the issues. Store in a dry location.

If this is your normal routine, and your still experiencing the issue, then it is probable rot.

The area affected looks more like it was from moisture on the scales where the blade comes to rest. Keep it out of heat (sunlight) and keep it dry. Boxing up a razor that may get cell rot is a bad idea in my opinion but if you do take it out often and look for dull discoloration on the blade in a more cloudy/speckled pattern.
It never hurts to add some protection to the blade like Tuff Glide. The pitting would have to be sanded out and may not be worth it to you as long as the pits don't turn red. They will hold moisture a lot more the a smooth surface.

Nice razor :<0)