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![]() The first "disposable" razors, made from flint rock, were developed more than 5,000 years ago, but these grew dull and wore out quickly. By 3000 BC, permanent razors made of copper were used in both India and Egypt. Between 1500 BC and 1200 BC, elaborately carved razors in leather pouches were prized in Scandinavia, and it appears that these utilitarian shaving devices enjoyed some status as a decorative personal belonging. During the 4th century BC, Alexander the Great made shaving popular, and the razor in use was the iron novacila, also known as the "Roman razor." Women, too, began using razors to shave facial and body hair around this time.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, straight steel razors were popular, and a razor with the handle perpendicular to its blade was introduced during Victorian times. This razor, which resembled a garden hoe, became an overnight success; it is the type of manual razor that we use today. Gillette was the first company to develop both the disposable manual razor and the electric shaver, and today the company remains an industry leader in shaving technology. In 1901, Gillette introduced the first double-edged razor with a replaceable blade, paving the way for today's modern razors.
Manual shavers are reputed to give the closest shave, but shavers that feature oscillating blades under a thin foil screen will generally produce as close a shave as a manual razor. And while shavers with rotating blades usually do not produce quite as close a shave, they are known to shave more comfortably. Some shavers are designed for men, while others are specifically designed for women. Other shavers work well for people of both genders. Shavers that are disposable can be thrown out and replaced after several uses.
Electric shavers and accessories can be purchased in many places, from drugstores to specialty stores, from salons to online retailers. Shavers.us features a selection of online sources for electric shavers and accessories plus a directory of shaver and razor manufacturers. Here you can compare specifications on popular men's and women's electric shavers, razors, and related grooming products.
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