Thread: Magnetized??? Why?

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Originally Posted by dgstr8

I agree that it was likely a marketing ploy. I am always amazed when I think about the culture that existed around the time of manufacture of these razors that we are currently fixing and using... in the 1870's they were just beginning to believe in the concept of germs... 1850's doctors were still bloodletting to treat disease... widespread electricity distribution didn't happen till early 1900's... "Magnetic" would have been pretty fancy stuff. I have one that I am restoring that was marketed that way too (pic below) but I haven't been able to date it or confirm country of origin (But I suspect Germany in the 1800's). Yes, it is actually magnetic

Hey I have one like yours

I wonder if you could fish your fake gold wedding ring out of the bathroom sink drain with one of those magnetized blades................

Jerry
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