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. Since then the razor has become one of man’s best friend. It can help in the personal grooming of men across the world giving them a clean shaven face. The same is true for women. Personal grooming of the underarms, legs and other areas of the body benefits millions of women every day. Products are made especially for men and others for women. But the bottom line is that the wonderful invention of the razor has benefitted us all and is keeping us well groomed.

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.

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. Often the idea of being green and saving the planet is surpassing the disposable era. In the past the ease of having a disposable razor was a perk. But with the mindset of not creating a carbon footprint on our minds the trend is going back to the use of products that encourage us to reduce and reuse our items. This is true for razorblades. We will tend to pay a bit more with the cost of being green. But the benefit is that we can know that we are not wasting materials. Shaving can be a tedious task, and it can also waste a considerable amount of water. However, you can make your shaving routine go quicker if you have the right tools. Various types of eco-friendly products are available, so you just need to choose the ones that work best for your skin and lifestyle. Another way to have an eco-friendly shave is to use organic and natural soaps, lotions and shaving creams that are made locally. These products shouldn′t contain chemicals. Look for natural botanical ingredients such as lavender, chamomile, lemongrass or aloe vera that are soothing and calming to the skin.