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I purchased an H Eicker & sohne 75 biedermeier of the bay and discovered an etching on the blade saying 'Magnetic'. I thought it was just a sales gimmick, and I was comparing the blade to the size of my 51 Biedermeier and they got a little too close to each other and a felt a light but sudden tug and the razors' spines clinked together! I'm wondering, has anyone seen this before? And does anyone know why they would do this?
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"Magnetic" razor were a sales gimmick.. like magnetic bracelets and shoe inserts today. i have several magnetic blades depending on how strong the magnetism is it could make honing messy... think of the metal filings sticking to the edge. Griffin razors are known for their excellent "carbo-magnetic"
you can demagnetize them with a simple video/audio tape eraser.
enjoy,
jim
Gimmick, I would say not! If you look at the long term storage of an ferrous hulled ship you will see that one of the way that corrosion is held to a minimum is by a slight electrical charge being placed through the hull. The magnetizing the blade was an wary attempt at doing the same for razors. Has yours rusted since you've gotten it?
Alsothey guy who sold it to you could have used a magnet to hold it still. You can get 500 lb magnets from Harbor frieght for very cheap, and the make great holding jigs... Much cheaper than a vice.
not since i got them, removed the rust and cleaned them up but i attribute that to mineral oil and proper storage... the griffons do hone up nice with very little filing issues. probably all depends on how magnetized they were. perhaps your theory works better in salt water and involves a zinc anode.Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnus
here is an ancient thread http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...-magnetic.html and another http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...-magnetic.html
and if magnetism was so good for a razor then every carbon steel razor made after the discovery would have been magnetized.
Nuntits, sorry for the :HJ
enjoy,
jim
Hey np, and I think you are both right to an extent. I will attempt to hone this razor up, it was intended as a gift to my brother in law, the razor is in particularly good shape, came from FranceQuote:
Originally Posted by syslight
Harbor Fright has some very nice small Ceramic Magnets. Inexpensive. Fairly strong. Keep a few in a bowl with my partially opened 5 packs of DE's. Holds them in place at the least.
Actually using an Electrical charge on ships hulls just inhibits animal (barnicles) growth.
Has nothing to due with magnetism.
They also used to run current through the hulls of ships during WWII to cancel the magnetism This was done to foil the triggers on mines.
So, that solves the mystery ! Not only will they not rust if you use magnets; they also will not get barnacles!! Could one ask for more?? Magnets are Good.(:-) for 2Bucks you can't go wrong.
Lol too funnyQuote:
Originally Posted by Johnus
So since it's such a great option, I am glad I re-magnetized two old blades. Sure it may have been a gimmick, but the old Petty and sons Sheffield "Real Magnet Razor," is remagnetized and ready to fend off those nasty suckers! (Had to kill an old speaker to do it, but it worked like a charm)Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnus
!WARNING!
If you have a pacemaker implanted,Mag. razors can be lethal:)
It would be kinda funny to have your favorite razor to accidentally get stuck to youQuote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Actually we use strong magnets to turn pacemakers off for external re-programing.
Razors would not be an issue:)
Damn! My thoughts of sabotage are fruitless :(Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
i honed this razor up on my barber stone and she sure cuts close!
Actually it's a known fact as you shave the magnetic attraction pulls the hemoglobin up to the surface making your whiskers stand up better for that effortless shave. You know it works because if you nick yourself and put the razor near the nick the blood just spews out all over the place. Yes that's why the Guillotine has a magnetic blade. Back in the day they sold special pre-shave containing negatively charged particles that adhered to your whiskers which enhanced the magnetic effect of the razor action on your beard.
What don't believe me?
That make so much sense! My shave was so close today and my pressure all wrong and my face is all >.< you bastard
Patent US6463661 - Magnetic shaving system - Google Patents
Interesting. Wonder if you can find any of this charged solution these days...?
