Razor

For other uses, see Razor (disambiguation).
"Razor blade" redirects here. Not to be confused with Razer Blade.
Razor
A modern razor that uses replaceable blade cartridges
A rotary-style electric razor
ClassificationPersonal grooming device
Types
  • straight razor
  • single-edge safety razor
  • double-edge safety razor
  • cartridge razor
  • disposable razor
  • electric razor
Used withShaving cream, shaving brush, shaving soap
RelatedElectric razor, straight razor

A razor is a bladed tool primarily used in the removal of body hair through the act of shaving.[1] Kinds of razors include straight razors, safety razors, disposable razors, and electric razors.

While the razor has been in existence since before the Bronze Age (the oldest razor-like object has been dated to 18,000 BC[2]), the most common types of razors currently used are the safety razor and the electric razor.

  1. ^ "Definition of RAZOR". www.merriam-webster.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
  2. ^ Spielvogel, Jackson (2005). World History. New York: McGraw Hill. p. 25. ISBN 0-07-860702-7.