Thread: 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!!!

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?!

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.



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)

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