Thread: Question re: Ren wax and cell rot

I believe Renaissance Wax is an excellent product. And for those of us who store our straight razors for long periods of time Ren wax has always been recommended. My question is: if you had a razor and treated the blade with Ren wax and the scales or wedge started to deteriorate (cell rot) would your blade be protected? And a related question -- if you treated the scales with Ren wax would this slow down or stop cell rot?

I have never heard of anyone experimenting with that. Tom has a product he put on his cell scales in the hope of keeping them from deteriorating. His is a spray on product like silicone lube. PM him.

Aka sharptonn

Ren wax might, big might, slow down the acid gas attacking the metal but I doubt if it is a cure.

I don't store Celluloid scales in coffins or in a closed container.

Originally Posted by rolodave

Ren wax might, big might, slow down the acid gas attacking the metal but I doubt if it is a cure.

I don't store Celluloid scales in coffins or in a closed container.

How do you store your celluloid scales? I have often wondered what is the best method to store these razors.

Cell-rotted scales need to be binned ASAP.

Originally Posted by Whizbang

How do you store your celluloid scales? I have often wondered what is the best method to store these razors.

Not in a coffin
Not on a box

You don't stop cell rot. You try to minimize the damage to the blade and surrounding blades.
As Kees said, trash the scales immediately.
There are several threads on cell rot.
Do a search and enjoy the reading.
On the homepage is a link to cell rot

I use it to prevent rust too but i doubt it would have any effect on cell rot. I say this because it doesn't seem to stop silver or brass from tarnishing so some air must get through.(or i'm not using it correctly?)

Originally Posted by rolodave

Not in a coffin
Not on a box

If not in a coffin and not in a box, then where?