Luxury Razors

Watch Professor Regan’s…Health Spa tonight (Thursday 7th May) at 8pm on BBC Two.

Since Gillette’s first safety razor in 1901, the development in shaving technology has been astounding. But have you ever wondered just how the original single blade safety razor has developed into a must-have bathroom gadget with a 5 blade shaving surface? Well tonight you can find out.

For the first time ever, Gillette have thrown open the doors and invited BBC Two’s Professor Lesley Regan into its Global Research and Development Laboratory in Reading – birthplace of the award winning Fusion razor – to find out just how much science goes into the development of the humble razor and discover why more than 600 million men around the world use Gillette every day.

Don’t forget to watch!

Five things you might not know about Gillette Fusion:

1. Fusion’s blade edges are thinner than a surgeon`s scalpel.

2. Blade manufacturing uses more welds than many car manufacturers.

3. Fusion is protected by over 70 patents.

4. Fusion was tested by over 10,000 men before it was launched.

5. Every blade has multiple coatings to provide strength and comfort.

The Merkur 570 Chrome “Progress” Safety Razor is made by Merkur (DOVO) in Solingen Germany, one of the worlds finest manufacturers of shaving equipment. This fully adjustable 6 way safety razor is ideal for travelling as it’s small and comes in a Merkur branded cardboard box with a single Merkur blade. This safety razor is finished in Chrome which, as well as looking rather nice and shiny, has excellent rust resistant properties. The balance and the weight of the Merkur 570 Chrome “Progress” make it an excellent choice for beginners and experimented double edge razors users. Remember to have a look at our guide for the maintenance of merkur razors to make sure your Merkur “Progress” will last longer!

Merkur 570 Chrome "Progress" Safety Razor - Yours for £34.99

If you are interested to purchase this excellent razor, you can order the Merkur 570 Chrome “Progress” for £34.99.

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Merkur Futur 760 Safety Razor with Satin Chrome Finish

To summarise in one sentense the Merkur Futur safety razor: Classic double edge razor for the perfect shave. The Merkur Futur, the little brother of the Merkur Vision 2000, is a classic among double edge razors. Engineered and manufactured to last in Solingen in Germany, Dovo Merkur has a reputation for producing razors of the highest quality with premium steel, a beautifully crafted tool worth every penny. The Futur Brushed Steel Razor is both stylish and practical with the traditional steel blade providing a perfect shave days after days. Purchasing a Merkur Futur Razor, it’s a garanty of having the best shaving tool available to join your shaving brush in your bathroom!

This double edge razor is available in 3 finishes:

- Merkur Futur Safety Razor with Brushed Steel Finish - £42.95
- Merkur Futur 760 Safety Razor with Satin Chrome Finish - £44.99
- Merkur Futur 761 Safety Razor with Chrome Finish - £44.99

You could also get the luxury Merkur Futur Shaving set in Chrome or Matt, containing a shaving soap bowl, a luxury Pure Badger hair shaving brush, Merkur Futur safety razor and a shaving stand (Merkur Shaving Sets are priced at £159.99).

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The oscillating razor is commun these days, but did you know it was invented 66 years ago? In 1933, an inventor created the first safety razor using an oscillating blade connected  to a pair of friction rollers which revolves and causes the whole blade to move sideward with a reciprocating motion, as indicated by arrows in the photograph (click on it to see it full size). The article says that the miniature mowing machine is declared to give an unusually close shave with a minimum of chafing and discomfort. Personnaly, I think that having a razor blade moving side to side against my skin sounds a litlle lethal.

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[Especially designed for those with tender skins and tough beards, a new safety razor employs an oscillating blade to cut the hairs.]

Using the same principal, Gillette created a battery-powered rather than friction-powered razor, the Gillette Fusion Power Battery Powered Shaving System.

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As always, I was browsing the web to find some interesting shaving trivia to share with my visitors. Today, I have found a great advert from Gillette showing a baby starting shaving early with a Gillette double edge safety razor. This advert is in French, probably from the early 50s, no much more information about it, except that is made me laugh when I saw it.

Gillette advert: Shaving baby

What a catch! Look at this find on the Science Museum’s website! It’s a Gillette Safety Razor from the 1930’s in is original package, including the set of disposable blades. I hope you will enjoy seeing such a nice razor:

Rectangular box of walnut phenolic with hinged lid, with a Gillette safety razor and blade container containing two packets of razor blades.

I was browsing the web looking for great stuff to share with you, and I’ve find this set of instruction from Gillette for “Gillette Adjustable Razor“. This is definitly a great start for beginners, and a nice memory for people who have been shaving for a while:

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Soon, I’ll be posting another set of instruction from the early 1900s.

Razors have been a part of human invention since the dawn of time and while the basic social implications associated with human hair removal have changed very little, the tools used in the grooming technique have advanced greatly.

Prehistoric razor

Since prehistoric times, men and women have been removing hair from their bodies. The history of razors and shaving dates all the way back to 30,000 B.C. Many of the earliest forms of hair removal were related to other body modification rituals, including piercing and body art. For many primitive tribes, hair removal could be seen as a form of tribal status and wealth. Nowadays, hair removal has become much more a part of vanity grooming, with various social stigmas being attached to different types of hair removal.
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It’s been a while since I bought new blades for my safety razor. I like the Merkur razor blades as they are made of stainless platinum, providing a great shave and stay sharp longer than other brands.

Stainless Platinum Safety Razor Blades 10 Pack - £3.85

I’ve found this interesting price (£3.85) for these Merkur Stainless Platinum Safety Razor Blades, individually wrapped and come housed in a plastic safety dispenser.

Remember to have a look at the history of the safety razor, and the best shaving brushes at low price.

I’ve just find this 2 shaving set from Merkur, one with a chrome finish, the other one with a matt chrome finish. For Merkur lovers, these sets are a must have !!!

Merkur Shaving Sets - Chrome

From Merkur of Solingen, specialists in manufacturing only the finest gentlemen’s shaving and grooming products for years, this is a luxury top of the range chrome shaving set with or without a chrome effect. This premium quality set comprises a shaving soap bowl, a luxury Pure Badger hair shaving brush, Merkur Futur safety razor and shaving stand. (more…)