Magnetic Camel? (pictures)

Hey Guys,
I was lucky enough to stumble on this gem in an antique store last week for only $15. I spent some time polishing up the razor by hand with some official Harley Davidson metal polish (hey, it's what I had - and seems to work really well) and did have to buff out some bad rust spots with the dremel and some red jeweler's rouge. I didn't go crazy because I didn't want to remove too much metal - but perhaps I'll go back at some point and see if I can improve the dark spots a bit more. Unfortunately, there were several spots in the etching that were pocked by rust - I was able to polish them out by hand making the damage less noticeable at least.

The razor is marked on the tang "Imperial Razor Co, New York-Germany, Registered 20507".

The scales are in OK shape and the rivets look like they may be original - so I think I'll leave the scales alone.

I honed it up two nights ago and shaved with it yesterday and today - and I'm impressed. It's smoother than my other razors - and I couldn't tell you why the edge on it would be any better than any of my others- I followed the same procedure for all of them..

Another oddity - this razor is definitely magnetized. No idea if it was done intentionally - or if it happened by accident. I can nearly pick up the end of a another razor with it.

Weird. Anybody know anything about magnetic razors? Or what the benefits might be?

Thanks all-
John

That is a gorgeous razor! You better be careful, though, I hear those camels are nasty spitters!!! :roflmao

I have one Imperial razor in my current rotation. It's a great shaver, congratulations!

Great score! Magnetic razors were a fad for a while. I think it was something about getting a better edge. Today there are groups that believe magnets in bracelets, braces, shoe inserts and the like improve health.

Aren't local finds just GREAT?! :tu :tu

Imperial Razor Co. is well known company. The company was in business 1886 - 1945. The owner was Adolf Castor(Kastor).
I have Imperial razor with another picture.

http://www.strazors.com/uploads/gallery/imperial_4.jpg

There were some companies that made razors magnetic. This fashion was short-lived. Or possibly, previous owner made this razor magnetic.
There is a theory, that near the magnet the razor become more sharper. I couldn't prove it.:)

Sweet, and nice conservative work.

Thats one beautiful razor, and the one with the car is really nice also

If this is a magnetic camel razor...will the camel stick to my face while holding the razor? (I have some metal fillings) :rofl2:

PcDad