So.. after the elation of receiving my first bone handled razors, I sat down to give them a little protection with some 'INOX' spray (sprayed onto a tissue to wipe the razor).

Within seconds I realised what a mistake that was..

I wiped the tang and monkey tail, closed her up and watched in horror as this stuff wicked right into the pivot end of the bone scale - even though it was a just tiny amount - changing the colour and the opacity of it straight away!

Ive had the pivot rapped in tissue paper overnight to perhaps soak it out again, but to no avail.

An amateur mistake to be sure, i've had scales of most other common materials so didn't think to treat these bone ones any differently.

I've found one or two other threads about similar problems (albeit with oil usually) but they seem to have died without any potential solutions being posted.

If it comes to it, I would consider removing the scales to carry out what ever is necessary, boiling, soaping etc.

So.. If anyone has any ideas or has found a solution for removing oil stains or synthetic lube stains they would be greatly, greatly appreciated!!

Cheers!