Shaving blades

Modern men are quite lucky, because they do not need to rack their brains over how to remove annoying stubble from their faces, as most of their ancestors had to do. The range of razors is so large that choosing the best option is quite simple. But often the representatives of the stronger sex choose not reusable machines and electric machines - convenient assistants for the process of removing unwanted vegetation on the body, but razors using a reusable shaving blade, which were skillfully wielded by men who lived at the dawn of the twentieth century.

The world's first blades saw the light in the late 90s of the nineteenth century. This significant event happened thanks to an inventor named King Camp Gillette, after whom the whole company was subsequently named. The man was the first to develop a technique for making blades with sharply sharpened edges from the thinnest sheet of steel. The product immediately made a splash and became very popular. Its main advantage was that, if necessary, it was quickly replaced and the machine became sharp again.

Moreover, the blade itself was relatively inexpensive.As a result, razors with disposable stainless steel cutting blades very quickly forced straight razors out of the market, and many consumers have been wondering for years: what are blade razors for, because they have a wonderful alternative!

Shaving blades have not changed their appearance since their invention. It is, as before, a flat metal plate with perfectly sharp edges on both sides and a hole for installation in the machine. Depending on the manufacturer, the thickness of the blades may vary. Hair removal products are usually packaged in small paper envelopes. In this case, the cutting side never touches the wrapper. Usually 5-10 envelopes fit in the package.

The clear advantages of the blades include:

1. guarantee of maximum contact with the upper layer of the epidermis;
2. quality shaving;
3. minimum percentage of irritation

In the modern world, not only representatives of the strong half of humanity, but also young ladies are concerned about the problem of removing excess vegetation on the body. That is why razor manufacturers offer disposable shaving tools for both men and women. There are also reusable machines with replaceable cartridges. They differ in the number of blades and the presence of a special strip on top for comfortable head swimming.

There is no single rule for choosing the perfect blade, and to determine this, you will have to try many options on your own body.

The modern market for hair removal products is replete with a variety of different offers.The most popular are Gillette companies, in particular, the Fusion, Powe r and Mach3 models, TM Venus, Perma-Sharp Super. Domestic manufacturers are most recognizable by such names as Schick, Sputnik, Big, Auchan production is also not far behind. In such a wide range it is difficult not to get confused.

Experts do not recommend using only one blade - there are times when a defective copy comes across in the package, and the brand's opinion deteriorates due to one unsuccessful shave. It is also worth experimenting with machines, because when you change the razor, the shaving process completely changes.

Those who first decide to use classic hair removal blades need to be patient and shave very carefully, but carefully. It is almost impossible to harm yourself with machines with reusable cartridges, but double-sided razors often become the culprit of cuts. At first, many people are afraid to remove their hair with a similar razor. To gain confidence, you should familiarize yourself with the rules for using such a unit. A razor with blades should be used in this way:

1. Moisturizing brushing with warm water. Thanks to this procedure, his bristles are softened, and the shaving process is more enjoyable. All hairs rise well, which means that the shave will be much cleaner.
2. Removal excess moisture from the shaving brush and applying shaving cream or foam to it. With light circular movements, the cosmetic product is applied to the area where the vegetation will be removed.
3. Shaving. The machine must be carried out along the cheek with a slope of about 30 °.Take him down. Repeat the manipulation again.

It is not worth using a razor more often against the growth of bristles - this threatens the appearance of ingrown hairs.

It doesn't matter if the Japanese, Iranian double-sided Nacet blades were chosen or some others, the main thing is that they do not turn out to be a fake.

If you look at a razor blade under a microscope, it's not hard to see that it has teeth. When the razor becomes dull, these teeth wear off and stick out in different directions. Only sharpening restores everything to its original state.

To sharpen Gillette, you can buy a special sharpener, for example, Razorpit - a sharpener for razor cartridges of all systems. You can also use the advice of craftsmen, who offer three ways at once to restore the Gillette machine cassette:

• sharpening foil;
• leather belt;
• jeans.

One time you can try one option, another time - another. Feather blades can also be sharpened using folk methods. But still, it is better to use a special sharpener, which is called a sharpener for razor blades. It sharpens any blade.

Buying a razor blade from both a domestic brand, for example, Sputnik, and foreign Zaza is only half the battle. It is important to know how to care for the product. The main tips include:

1. The blade should always be stored in a clean place, after all, the health of its owner directly depends on this factor - hygiene is above all. After use, the razor should be thoroughly washed with hot water.It is believed that the life of the blade depends on the frequency of washing the blade. If the razor becomes clogged, both the quality of hair removal and the sharpness of the blade itself deteriorate. The best way to clean the blade is to rinse the machine under running water.
2. At the end of the shaving process, the blade must be dried well. This is done to keep the product longer. Excessive moisture provokes the appearance of rust, and other parts of the razor quickly deteriorate. Therefore, after use, the unit must be blotted with a napkin or a clean towel.
3. To further protect the blade, experts advise using special oils. For this procedure, you only need a few drops of an astringent. Alternatively, you can replace the product with essential or baby oil. In addition, it will be useful to treat the machine with a small amount of alcohol. Thus, it is possible to sterilize and prevent corrosion.
4. It does not matter how thick the blade is and whose production, the main rule of good work is its timely replacement. In most cases, there is a special colored strip on the blade. Its thinning is a sign that the product should already be thrown away. Although it happens that the band is erased much earlier than expected. In such a situation, the rapid erasure of the strip means that the blade is not properly cared for.

There are a variety of reviews on the blades of the same manufacturer - someone likes them, other users are outraged and say that the products are stupid and do not work well. The reason for such conflicting comments may be a trite purchase of a fake. If the blades are of high quality, then, as a rule, they have no negative reviews. Gillette is especially praised by consumers.

But this point is debatable, since one Gillette blade lasts no less than several blades of other products of unknown companies.

It also plays a role and features of the organism of each person. The stiffer the bristles, the faster the blades will dull.

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