History of Electric Razors and Shavers

The first electric razors and shavers were patented in 1928. Originally they had an oscillating razor that did not have a lot of padding to keep the person using it from getting cut.

One of the problems with the old electric razors and shavers was that they would catch skin in the rotary blades when they started to dull. People knew when a gentlemen’s razor was getting dull by the little red circles that would form on their face when the razor “grabbed” them.

This problem was resolved when rubber padding was added to the electric razors and shavers but then a new challenge was faced. How to cut facial hair, yet maintain padding that would prevent catching skin in the razor.

With the invention of the flexible rotary razors, electric razors and shavers came into their own and their popularity has increased as they have evolved to meet the ever changing needs of today’s users. electric razors and shavers today barely resemble the originals which were bulky and often difficult to handle.

Today, they are cordless and offer several features to promote facial health and healing.

Eelectric razors and shavers today offer compartments which will clip sideburns and moustaches. They also have compartments that release shaving foam or gel to make shaving a more pleasurable experience. The electric razors and shavers today also are much easier to handle and fit snugly into small overnight cases or pockets.

Many electric razors and shavers now come with extended warranties which are valid through the life of the razor and parts are easily replaced when a razor malfunctions. There is much less risk of harming one’s face when shaving and the razors are made with the ability to shave a face with different levels of intensity so that sensitive skin is not damaged by the shaving process.

The razors have also evolved to a point where they can be used regularly without the blades becoming worn or damaged. For individuals with thick beards, the electric razors and shavers offer an alternative to using a straight razor or shaver and risking cutting oneself.