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The first razors in history of mankind

Friday, November 28th, 2008

Today, we will be looking at the shaving through history, a good way to see the improvements made by mankind. The first technique used to shave facial hair was base on the usage of shells sharpen with stones. From 3000 BC, the first copper tools were developed, and the first copper razors were created.

Shaved Egyptian priests

Shaved Egyptian priests

Historians believe that the notion of personal hygiene may have emerged around this period, or perhaps earlier with Egyptian priests. Later, in the 4th century BC, Alexander the Great strongly promoted shaving to his army.

Alexander the Great's shaven image on the Alexander Mosaic, 2nd Century BC

Alexander the Great


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