Thread: Idea for a straight razor invention

There is an invention addressing wet hands ,it is called a towel

The LAST thing I would want is some mega powerful rare earth magnets over riding my light grip on a very sharp blade skimming across my skin! IMHO, A qestionable high tech solution looking for a non existent problem averted by the use of a piece of cloth (towel)!

Another invention addressing wet hands...an alum block!

~Richard

Anybody think of a thin, non-slip glove?

Originally Posted by Geezer

Another invention addressing wet hands...an alum block!

~Richard

Just bear in mind that alum can affect the finish of steel, I think from memory pixelfixed demonstrated it.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Just bear in mind that alum can affect the finish of steel, I think from memory pixelfixed demonstrated it.

Yep, get alum on a carbon steel blade,it will leave an ugly stain.

I would suggest, not trying to be rude, that this is a solution to a non-existent problem. Many of us switch hands, and have "mastered" the art of drying the hands and the razor, if necessary, on a towel....or our pants leg....or some other convenient dry surface. Lots of barbers draped a folded towel over their shoulder to wipe lots of things on...hands, razors, excess lather, etc.

Originally Posted by Haroldg48

I would suggest, not trying to be rude, that this is a solution to a non-existent problem. Many of us switch hands, and have "mastered" the art of drying the hands and the razor, if necessary, on a towel....or our pants leg....or some other convenient dry surface. Lots of barbers draped a folded towel over their shoulder to wipe lots of things on...hands, razors, excess lather, etc.

I sense a theme developing here.....

Originally Posted by Mach7

So one of the things I learned so far is that you should never shave with a wet hand. This because the razor could slip and nick a customer, or injure the person using it. Now I am an inventor and when I come across a new muse, like with my recent discovery of the straight razor, I usually am adept at finding a remedy to a problem.

So I thought to myself, "What could prevent a wet razor from slipping out of the hand of a barber?"

Then I was brought back to mind of a self defense shooting and firearm instructional that I read, authored by the great Massad Ayoob. In this book he spoke of a magnetic ring system that allowed him to use his personal protection home defense pistol without need for a safety. See the pistol will only fire if he is wearing the magnetic rings.

So I thought to myself, "Can a magnetic system work for straight razors?"

And then I visualized a magnetic palm and ring system that could eliminate the possibility of dropping the razor, wet hand or otherwise. This magnetic system could be used by rookies, such as myself, to keep them from injuring a customer until they are "automatic" and very comfortable with a straight razor.

You know like a safety training tool.

Does this sound like it is a worthwhile project? Id appreciate the feedback, or suggestions. I do know that magnets come in a variety of strengths. I'm not sure how best to utilize the idea though.

I was thinking, as a gift to this great site, that perhaps we could all try to bring this idea to fruition. You know with people experimenting, giving feedback and opinions on the notion.

See I still have everything to learn about straight razors. So I could not really begin to expound on how magnetization rings, devices and entire razor builds would affect performance and balance and such.

I was hoping that collectively the contributors on this site could put all that into perspective. If the theory works I think it would be a great item to have.

Thanks!!

A 99 cent solution to the exact problem is ALUM , which many many many wet shavers already have in their arsenal. Another solution that already exists is a towel. Dry your hands.

Furthermore a straight razor shouldn't we wet like that, so if your hands are that wet you might not want to be handling your razor in the first place. There's no good that comes of having your hands wet with water while your shaving in the first place.

I have the same throught process as you, being creative... What I have learned is less is more- KISS! :-)

EDIT: wow I'm on point! Everything I just said was already said above! I guess I should read before posting!

Yeah one issue with magnetism is that it's hard to get a good natural sense for the field. I just assume if I had a magnet in hand around my straight, it'd come at my hand edge first.
It's crazy how many magnets we've broken here at work cause you don't realize you're too close to it with a piece of metal until it's too late.

I second the idea to a good way to keep the pivot dry. I'm all for coating just the tang (some are blued, etc). Or, get rid of that area altogether (kamisori)! What an idea! haha