Thread: Razor blades and magnetism

I have been told that storing a straight razor in a stand too close to a computer or television is damaging the edge. Magnetism should be the cause.

Can anyone tell me if this is true? Does someone have bad experiences with this matter?

I would be glad to hear from you. Thanks in advance.

even if magnetism does somehow affect the edge, modern computers and tv's won't. flatscreens don't have magnets in them.

as for the edge beeing damaged by a magnet... it would have to be a damn powerfull one i'd imagine!

ofcourse, you could interpret "too close" as "leaning against with the edge" :P

I have had a few straights that had magnetic blades. They kept fine edges. You will even find older razors that were sold or marked as 'magnetic' as a marketing ploy.

Too much TV might make you or me dull, but not the razor!

My str8s live at less than 1 meter from my Mac. Never had a problem. They keep on being sharper and sharper, every time I use them. I also have one that is magnetic, it never suffered anyway. It behaves like the others.

But I agree that TV is dangerous. Fortunately a lighting fell on the field near my house 5 or 6 years ago, and burnt my TV. I never bought another.

Sounds like some old barbers tales.