The First Electric Shaver

History - The first electric shaver

 

 The history of shaving has a painful beginning. How many murals show people cut their beard earlier with carved stone or even shells. The fact that these materials are not really suitable for this purpose, was probably known even then. But the processing of iron was still far away, so had to suffice with the chunky razors and take injuries into account.

Only long after the technical standard was far enough to allow the invention of an electric apparatus. And the man whose creative spirit produced him was Jacob Schick , an American entrepreneur and inventor, the it bugged simply, regularly visit the barber. He thought it was a waste of money, after all, had a shave but also easily be done, that anyone can perform it. Believing support him King Camp Gillette , who had just taken his first planer shaver on the market. Jacob Schick was thrilled by the invention, but thought that was not all, and the shaving could more easily take place.

So he made himself equal to work to devise different prototypes and then implement. First, this was a failure and had Jacob Schick not had as much time as he partly over an entire year, the bed could not leave because of illness, he would have given up and the world would be without his ingenious invention.

His first model was introduced to 1929 . Unfortunately, it was found no buyers and all the major manufacturers refused to collaborate. This was partly due to the outbreak of the economic crisis, but mostly because the device was just too bulky and unwieldy. It took another two years until a functional and user-friendly device was developed. Two years that Jacob Schick nearly cost the existence. Finally, he would have gone almost bankrupt after the first defeat. But the new razor was a hit. He sold to 1937 nearly 1.2 million times.

2. The different types of electric shaver

When electric shaver, there are the variants foil and rotary shavers, which each have different advantages and disadvantages. In deciding what is to be, then, used especially of skin type plays a role, since they work differently gently.

2.1. foil shaver

The foil shaver works like this: A protective film separates the blade from the skin. This never strikes directly and injuries are excluded. The holes in the film allow the whiskers extend to the blade when the apparatus is pressed onto the skin. Now the knife cuts the Harre by swinging back and forth. Unlike the rotary shaver with its dynamic blade, the foil shaver does not fit on the face, as the cutting surface is straight. By contrast, there are currently models that circumvent this problem by yielding the elements of the head at pressure and is itself moored via a living hinge on the body. This results in such devices cling to the skin. In addition, the foil shaver is compatible suitable for skin and particularly for beginners . Also can be trim with him slightly longer beard.

2.2. Rotationsrasierer

The rotary shaver usually has three blades, which are mounted in mobile versions, so that they can easily adapt to the face . Therefore, here is easier to handle, and the beard can be better eliminated in problem zones. Even with the round shape of the security barrier is attached, so there should be no cuts. However, a shave leads in this design especially for sensitive skin irritation, but no longer occur after some resilience. Unlike foil shaver, the cutting elements rotate in a circle and can edit the hair of several different locations.

3. Proper use in foil and rotary shavers

The application is easy to explain: When foil shaver pulling the apparatus in straight lines across the face, during rotation shaver is moved in a circular motion. Therefore, only the former is adapted to comb the beard and put contours, because this would not just execute precise enough with the rotary shaver. Importantly, it should not be pressed too tightly, as this could lead to skin irritation after.

4. Important equipment Details

4.1. Wet or dry shaver

 Some models are also suitable for wet shaving. As with the system shaver is applied here before shaving foam or gel. The advantage is that the hair can be easily removed as they mingle with the foam and are remain fixed so protracted, instead of being flat when pressed. Also, the process is so gentle to the skin, since the foam ensures that the blades slip soft cheeks.

Part manufacturers offer to completely waterproof devices. They can be used to shave the same make during showering, which makes for a more thorough results. Finally, the warm water causes the pores open and thus the Harre are more accessible.

4.2. Number of shearing elements

The rotary shavers three shear elements are usually found. This is because so that the three-dimensional contour of the face can be achieved even in problem areas very well. Here, three heads are simply the ideal number, since only two of them do not clean surface covering and a fourth possibly can act clunky. However, there is rarely times variants with more or less shearing elements.

The foil shaver is rarely seen at the first glance how many shear elements are used. Especially with high-quality devices can be found up to four different attachments, which are each intended for a different purpose, such as the setting up of Harre or trim.

4.3. Battery - Capacity & Charging time

Especially if you wish to use also the biggest advantage of the electric shaver, the mobility, it needs a strong battery. In addition to durability, there are other characteristics that need to bring a good model. Furthermore, namely the charging time and fast charging time play a role. However, already have products that are priced settled in the middle segment, excellent battery that can be recharged in a matter of minutes and holding it up to an hour.

4.4. Bart Tyler for Bartträger

 If you want to trim his beard regularly, knows the problem: It is impossible to hold the device by hand at the right distance and try that, then the result looks shabby and irregular. There are special Bart Tyler, which can be placed on the electric shaver and so never fall below a certain distance for this purpose. Hereby the beard can be easily cut to the desired length. Philips has this most razor including Bart Tyler on offer.

4.5. Travel accessories - Case & Cleaning Brush

Exercise not wishing to renounce the electric shaver. yet this requires the necessary accessories. Most equipment will be enclosed a soft case, in which the apparatus can be stowed. This ensures that no loose stubble fall on the rest of the luggage and can be unsightly and unappetizing clothes. However, the better solution for this are hard shells. Especially on flights must join so some a suitcase and its contents. He is thrown back and forth and stowed partly under other baggage. A hard case feit the shaver for such crucial tests.

4.6. Integrated trimmer / trimmer

Many electric shavers are equipped with trimmers. It can be used even long hair cut that would otherwise untamable for the shearing elements. The trimmer, which are mostly grown on the back of the device and often folded out, are also suitable for the hair.

4.7. cleaning station

Just some of the more expensive models come with a cleaning station. In it, the razors are placed upside down and flushed with a liquid. Part is hereby nachgeholfen with alcohol to disinfect. Apart from the actual cleaning the equipment to oil in the process. Although some manufacturers offer a function for quick clean up, but is not this so efficiently. And the normal process takes a long time, namely, a half to a few hours.

5. Cleaning and maintenance of the razor

It has the electric shaver is not an automatic cleaning, it must be maintained regularly, otherwise the shelf life would greatly suffer. For this purpose are supplied small brush included, by means of which the cut remove stubble blank. This should be done after each use. Also, the oils must be taken manually. In addition, should shaving heads disinfected from time to time be.

When foil shaver, the film is removed and distributed over the sink for cleaning. To really be able to remove all the dirt, she tapped lightly against the ceramic. This, however, with great caution, as the sensitive material can break easily. The rotary shaver can usually be easily opened, thereby not specifically the blades must be removed and you still reach any dirt.

6. Nassrasier etc. Elektrorasier is

6.1. Razors / razor system - The Pros & Cons

She was a long time the only method of shaving, still resonates in her something original, Graceful with: The Dachshund hair brush dip into the shaving, chin Brush, ready put the shaver with stainless steel blade - which has, as to press rather what a plastic case to his face , But the wet shave also takes longer. Also, if one is recorded and face curbs with a few strokes, pre- and post-shave are cumbersome. In addition, especially the razor blades are subject to wear. But even the brush does not last forever, and you need more toiletries.

The wet shave is thorough . The blade drive directly through the skin and the hair can close cut at the root. A good wet shave keeps so longer. Men without strong beard you do not actually need every day.

But the opposite of is thoroughly carefully in this case. By this there is little to discuss: The wet shave is for skin and hair a greater strain . Not only in case of excessive pressure wet shaving bears more on the top layer of skin. Depending on the blade and guide the razor hair pointed downright from the blade and grow a faster and become inflamed. People with bad or uneven skin also can barely shave wet, without intersecting.

•             inexpensive to purchase

•             thorough shave

•             little comfortable

•             can only be used in the bathroom

•             high costs of replacement blades

6.2. Electric Shaver - The Pros & Cons

The dry shaving is already old enough to be legends about them. Fact: dry shavers have been continuously developed over the decades. Today they are a faster, cleaner and skin friendly way to shave. Not wegdiskutieren can the purchase price. What is so close to his face should please his quality maintains, and not a cheap part. Since the investment falls within a razor already significant. But it is also clear: The follow-up costs are very low thereafter. The blades are also basically wear parts, keeping very much longer than that could be a wet shaving blade. You also need less total toiletries. So the dry shaver is permanently clear the cheaper option - if you can initially afford him.

Dry shaving is less thorough than wet shaving. This is in the nature of things: between razor and skin is here still a shaving foil. It prevents the risk of injury, but also increases the distance between the hair root and blade. Although the result of a dry shave is firstly often good and secondly, you can often improve it. A good model, good and regular cleaning of the razor, good Preshave for dry shaving - all of which improves the result. But even the best dry shaving can not prevent men with a heavy beard again have a shadow on the face at night basically.

Especially people with sensitive skin should not be diverted from it. A somewhat superficial shave is one thing: Ingrown hairs, pimples and inflammation on the face are very different. Who does not tolerate wet shaving, should change to dry shaver . Just as care tip is the way the wet-dry shaver to understand. They can also be in the shower use, saving time, and can also make the skin more spare. What they can not do is use another, more thorough shave method. The shaving foil does not disappear magically when water flows.

•             used everywhere

•             quick and easy

•             gentler to the skin

•             no / no injuries

•             less toiletries needed

•             relatively expensive to buy

•             less thoroughly

 

6.3. Extrapolation of the costs and impact

Why many people do not access still for electric shaver? One of the most persistent arguments is the price. But it is also one of the most absurd. While it is true that electric shavers sometimes can cost a few hundred euros - but these are high-end models. Who needs to save who finds very capable e-shaver well below one hundred euro. And who shaves regularly, which saves a lot of money in a very short time.

Razors have a high blade wear . There are also shaving foam and toiletries that you need in the difficult wet shave in much larger quantities. So: Who can think a few weeks in advance, who knows what's really worth.

But the electric shaver at some point of the shaving head needs to be replaced. The manufacturers do this often for a period of 18 to 24 months on, with regular and normal wear. Prices for a new shaving head vary by manufacturer and model between 20 and 50 euros.

7. Major Manufacturer

7.1. Braun

The company was founded in 1921 by the engineer Max Braun. First Brown acted only as a supplier to other industries such as the car industry. With this, it brought the brand quickly some renown and flourished until a collaboration with the Nazis was enforced in WWII and Brown primarily only produced military equipment. Today the company is an established supplier of all kinds of small electrical appliances, and is next to Philips for the two market leaders in the highly competitive field of electric shavers. When shaving head one swears here to foil shaver.

7.2. Philips

The traditional brand Philips was founded in 1891 by Frederik Philips and his son Gerard. First they looked at the production of incandescent lamps and expanded after 1914 a large research laboratory was built, also in other markets such as radio and Pentodenröhren. With more than 100,000 employees, the company is currently one of the largest in the electronics sector. When designing the electric shaver Philips uses rotary shaver with three shaving heads.

7.3. Panasonic

Panasonic, a Japanese company, which was launched in 1918, also began as a family. It was Konosuke Matsushita, who founded it together with his siblings. The first products left the production lines, were versions for light bulbs. Initially the company was suffering and was too little paragraph, but it was decided to continue to grow - and with enormous success: almost 250,000 employees Panasonic employs and thereby generated a turnover of about 60 billion euros annually. The electric shaver used by Panasonic are foil shaver.

 

7.4. Remington

Remington there be in 1936 and emerged as a subdivision of Remington Rand, one of the first computer manufacturer. Since time immemorial, the company focuses on razors and is already since the beginning with this: Since the 30s-years electrical appliances are sold. Remington has both foil and rotary shavers offer.

8. Proper preparation and evaluation of the skin

The advantage of the dry shaving is precisely to lower expenses. In contrast to the wet shaving preparation falls mostly gone. However, the aforementioned preshaves can be used or the face with a cloth moistened with warm water, dab, in order to open the pores and hair can be caught better.

Then the face is washed with cold water to close the pores again. Here, also shower gel may be used, which helps preventively against pimple formation. Then the use of after-shave is recommended because it cleans any small cuts and the skin is moisture.

 

8.1. Creams, pastes, lotions

•             Preshave: If you have problems with the skin, should take care before shaving for good conditions. Preshaves there for wet and dry shaving.

•             Shaving: It may also be a gel or soap, but before the wet shave a suitable product should be applied such that the right conditions creates. Anyone who wants to shave caring who pays attention to products without alcohol, without additives such as perfumes or preservatives. Herbal supplements such as chamomile or aloe vera, however, can soothe the skin before getting started.

•             Aftershave: The main product for the care after shaving. Who has sensitive skin, whistles rather "invigorating" or "cool" products, but chooses sensitive aftershaves that do not contain alcohol, calm the skin, moisturize and relieve irritation.

•             Antibacterial pins: Hemostatic and antibacterial pins, usually with an herbal supplement, you buy mainly in pharmacies. For all, which are more common small incisions, the pins are a lifesaver. They often provide as soon remedy that you have to wear a telltale patch to work anymore.

•             Facial Soap: A gentle soap for daily skin cleansing should anyone have anyway. She leans mainly blemishes.

8.2. Sensitive Skin - Is the electric shaver suited?

 Generally one can say that the electric shaver less irritation occur. Finally, the fabric is not exposed to the open blades, but protected by the grid. Thus, this type of shaving for sensitive skin should be more suitable. At least this is the case, after it has become accustomed to the apparatus. However, should lead to complications, which may be due to an allergy.

8.3. Ingrown hairs - What to do?

Rarely it happens that a hair grows back into the skin. But if this happens, it can be uncomfortable and unsightly quickly. However, it is the Lord in some stages. To this end, one rubs the corresponding point a with acne cream. The ingrown hair behaves namely similar to a pimple. The swelling goes back now and it comes free. Alternatively, it can also use toothpaste.

8.4. Change from wet to dry shave - The Note

The reason why many have to give up the electric shaver quickly the first resulting skin irritation . After shaving often an unpleasant to painful feeling remains. But the skin quickly accustomed and hardens. It may also come to the increased formation of pimples, as the blades wear tiny layers of the cornea, which then remains loose on the cheeks. It may clog the pores there and small blackheads forming. Against this can, however, proceed with pre-shave, rearing the hair and protects against inflammation.