So...... what exactly is the payoff here? You extend the life of a ten cent blade from 4 to 8 days, thus saving you a nickle?
So...... what exactly is the payoff here? You extend the life of a ten cent blade from 4 to 8 days, thus saving you a nickle?
So...... what exactly is the payoff here? You extend the life of a ten cent blade from 4 to 8 days, thus saving you a nickle?
I made the world's smallest tinfoil hat for my razor. Works like a charm.
Not true- there is plenty of scientific proof regarding most forms of junk science.
Having practiced medicine for 37 years I have seen many discoveries/inventions proffered with detailed explanations of the hard science behind it, all internally consistent and convincing, only to be disproven when more data comes in and, disturbingly, sometimes later proven "true" again!! What we need here is someone with a microscope, some blades, strong magnets, and two of the same razor. Shave with alternating strokes with alternating razors, inspect and if possible take photomicrographs (some members here have done this before) with one razor getting the magnet treatment and the other stored well away. You should have preliminary data in a week. and NO, I won't do this, just a suggestion to put the matter to rest and stop the bickering!
Are we talking about http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_water_treatment or something else? The authors of the wikipedia article seem skeptical: http://www.epjap.org/action/display...4680&fulltextType=RA&fileId=S1286004202000253 seems to be the only favorable study they cite, and there are several unfavorable citations. Here's part of the abstract from the favorable study:
If the magnetic force were strong to keep normal scale from forming, then the razor idea might be somewhat plausible under some circumstances. According to the study quoted at http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/265310-electron-microscope-study-of-feather-blades the degradation in Feather blades after five shaves, visible under scanning electron microscope (SEM), was not from corrosion. Mechanical damage may not be the most important factor either, although it was observed.
The experimenter was not able to identify the source of the extra material on the blade edge, which increased the tip radius. I had guessed soap scum, but calcite deposits might be a reasonable candidate. If so, preventing calcite deposits might make the blade feel sharper through more shaves - but would not prevent nicks from surface roughening or edge damage. Also, water hardness seems to affect soap scum, and that might be involved.
You have as much evidence of those who claim that chanting "sharpa sharpa sharpa" at their blades 3 times a day aids longevity, which is none.
Indication #1 that you won't be able to believe their "science"The website obviously is trying to market their product
Indication #2 that you won't be able to believe their "science"The answer is "No, the special Blade Master magnet is "produced in secrecy" and a regular magnet will not have the sharpening effect" .
Even though you can't tell the difference between the "untreated" edge of the blade that was pointed away from the magnet.LOL, anyone interested .. I call tell that's marketing BS and some commonly available "no hidden secrets magents" work as well.
We have no way of knowing whether the damage to the untreated blade was confined entirely to one small point, and likewise we do not know whether similar patches of damage are present on the treated blade but not shown. These images are completely meaningless when presented to us in this way.Hi there,although no third party verification as it comes from the blade master website...here some electron microscope pictures of the blade edge (taken at University of Erlangen) original explanation text in German only : http://www.blade-master.de/index.php?article_id=54&clang=0New bladeNo magnet treatment: blade shows wear, after 7 shaves the blade edge is damaged and not usable anymoreWith magent treament hardly any difference to the new blade Blade edge sharpended with magent after 7 shaves, no damage, fully usableAfter 22 shaves, still no damage, almost looks like the new blade.However there is a rounding effect on the edge after a certain period of time, so this is not going to last indefinatley.Acc. to various press releases the inventor has a patent (DE 196 45 592) on this device and offered it to Gillette and Wilkinson who thankfully declined (no surprise here). They are obviously not interested in marketing something that cuts their turnover by 75%.The website obviously is trying to market their product and in the FAQ's on the question if a regular magnet will do the job, too? The answer is "No, the special Blade Master magnet is "produced in secrecy" and a regular magnet will not have the sharpening effect" .LOL, anyone interested .. I call tell that's marketing BS and some commonly available "no hidden secrets magents" work as well.
Icebear admitted that the whole thing was marketing BS.We have no way of knowing whether the damage to the untreated blade was confined entirely to one small point, and likewise we do not know whether similar patches of damage are present on the treated blade but not shown. These images are completely meaningless when presented to us in this way.
Icebear admitted that the whole thing was marketing BS.
Did you miss this detail?:Even though you can't tell the difference between the "untreated" edge of the blade that was pointed away from the magnet.
And as mentioned, the inverse square rule means that the edge pointing away from the magnet will experience much lower forces.I change the blade edge that sits on the magnet everyday i.e. turning the razors so both edges get their fair share of magnet exposure.
In the two photos at the beginning of the thread there are no marks or any other indication on the razors of which way is "up"Did you miss this detail?:
And as mentioned, the inverse square rule means that the edge pointing away from the magnet will experience much lower forces.
I send mine to Egypt to sit next to the pyramids for a week before loading them.