Razor Blades

Although razors date back to most of the Bronze Age cultures the razors we think of today are portable, electrical and easy to use. King C. Gillette is the founder and inventor of the disposable razor that most of us use today. With the invention of the disposable razor the barrier for how grooming is done has changed forever and the history of the razor has never been the same.

Types of Razors

Straight razors consist of a single blade with a sharp blade attached to a handle. They are mostly now used by barbers in barber shops for a clean close shave of the face and neck. They are also used for a close shave of the nape area of the neck during a haircut. Some cosmetologists also use straight razors to cut hair and it was also epitomized in the Broadway musical Sweeny Todd.

Dual razors were invented and people loved the double blade action that cuts close to the skin and catches anything on the second blade that get even more hair in a shorter amount of time. It is also called a safety razor that was invented in 1875 by Jean-Jacques Perret in France who was inspired by a joint planer. This technology created a safer way to shave by all.

In 1901 American inventor King C. Gillette came up with the first disposable safety razor. He discovered the need and ease of being able to use a razor safely yet being able to dispose of the razor once the blade became dull. It was made of inexpensive materials that could be easily discarded and justify a new one to be purchased. The world has never been the same and most people around the world use this invention for their grooming needs.

Now people also have the option of electric razors. These blades continuously rotate as they glide across the skin to effectively remove hair in all areas they are used. There are even battery powered razors for portable use and a combination of the two that have a charging station. There is no need to use creams or lotions with them and they have safety guards to protect the skin from cuts and irritation.

Stepping up to be Green with your disposable razor

The need for being green and environmentally friendly has not passed the market of disposable razors. More and more companies are creating disposable razors that have the option of replacing the blades repetitiously while using the same handle. A package of replacement blades are sold that contain three or more blades and the handle has a lever that is used to safely remove the old blade and replace the new one.