The first electric shaver appeared in the 1930′s, it was invented by a guy named Jacob Schick. He was a well traveled man, he needed something that would give him a great shave without water and traveled well. The electric razor was born, throughout the years there have been much advancement, but the main benefits stay the same.
Benefits of going electric

• No water needed. Electric shavers were designed to shave without the use of water. Although there are shavers that are designed for wet shaving, typically these are used in the shower or for people who have sensitive skin.
• Travels Well. Most electric shavers are battery powered and can be used on the go. Some men shave during red lights on their commute to work, they’re handy for camping trips where modern convinces are not available.
• Quick and easy. Shaving with an electric requires less preparation and less clean up than wet shaving. Wet shaving involves a few more tools like a brush, soap or cream, and razor, and these extra tools will need to be cleaned thoroughly. With electric shaving, depending on your skin, you can get away with a quick shave without any cleaning at all, this is not recommended however.
• Safer and less irritation. All electric shavers have a protective foil over the blades, so the skin makes the least amount of contact with the blades. This leads to less irritation like razor burn ingrown hairs, and cuts.

The electric razor offers many conveniences, but there are disadvantages. The main disadvantage is that you may not get the closest shave; there is no direct blade to skin contact. Another disadvantage is the time between shaves is shorter, and some may notice the five o’clock shadow arrives early. Even so many men are pleased with the shave they get from an electric. There are generally two kinds of electric razors, the differences are small, but they exist.

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The best shaving while camping

Once in a while I will go on a summer camping trip; there is nothing more mainly than getting the best shaving while in the great outdoors. While some of your buddies might tell you there’s no need to shave you’re in the middle of nowhere, shave when you get back to civilization. On the other hand some may save is doesn’t matter where you are get the razor out and shave.

Even while camping you can still have the best shaving experience. The trick is it to duplicate all the steps of a normal shaves at home. If you possible bring along a shave kit, this should include a brush, bowl, all natural shaving cream or soap, razor, mirror, and a good all natural after shave product.

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A Step by step guide to the classic wet shave

The best shaving experience can be achieved by following a few easy step. Many believe their facial hair and skin type are difficult to shave, they believe their beard is too thick and/ or they have sensitive skin. Most of the time the skin or type of beard has nothing to do with why they have poor shaves, the flaw lies in their preparation and technique. Whether you are using a double edge safety razor, straight razor or cartridge the best shaving requires the following steps.

Step 1: Pre-shave and Preparation

This may be the most over looked step of shaving, start by splashing a bit of warm water and start hacking away at their face. The main purpose of the pre-shave is to make the hairs on your chin moist and soft, so the blade cuts the hair rather than pulls it. One method I like to use is to take a hot shower, couples minutes in the shower opens up the pores and softens the beard. Another method you may try is to hold a warm wet towel to the face for two to three minutes before showering, this way the natural oils on the face are in tack and help to protect the skin and the hairs are softened by the heat from the towel.

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What is the best shaving experience?

Vintage barber tools make a come back!

Shaving has evolved along side the history of civilization, from the emergence of war which a clean shave is generally a standard, and in contrast there is the full beard of rebellion. Every change in fashion and trends shape how and why we shave. It started with the caveman scratching his face with a rock, to the invention of the first blade. More common tools are the straight razor found in barber shops, then there is the classic double edge safety razor (DE razor), today there are highly marketed disposable cartridge razors like the mach 3, and we mustn’t forget the electric razor which is a nice tool when crunch for time.

Even with its illustrious history and plethora of tools, blades, brushes and creams, the perfect shave is as elusive as ever. Most men dread shaving and find it to be a morning chore, as unmemorable as laundry. The reason men hate shaving is because of the after effects of a poor shave, razor burn, cuts, nicks, and irritation.

This leads to the question what is the best shaving experience? Although every face is different, with different skin type and different needs. More men are turning back to the classic wet shave, with a simple durable double edge safety razor, accompanied by some all natural soap or shaving cream. You may ask: how does this lead to the best shaving?

It is the closest smoothest most consistent shave.

The lather from a quality soap acts as a shied so that the blade can get as close to the skin without damaging it. Wet shaving by far offers a closer shave than an electric razor, you will look great in the morning and that five o’clock shadow can wait a little longer. Once you get the hang of it a good technique will be easy to master, this will allow for a consistent shave every morning.

Improved skin.

Most men will notice their skin will improve by using a quality natural soap. Many Gels out there today have chemicals and formulas we’ve never heard of, the best bet is a soap or cream with natural oils from plants and fruit. The after shave is just as important as the shaving cream, the skin is at its most vulnerable after any type of shave; you should always clean and moisturize properly with a natural moisturizer. You will notice after a couple shaves how your skin has improved.

Saves money and good for the environment.

A classic DE razor can last a life time; they are made with quality and precision. The blades cost pennies, usually under 10 cents per blade, and can be used for 4-6 shaves.  The blades for cartridge razors are more expensive, usually over ten dollars for a pack of three. There is also less waste when using a DE safety razor, which is better for the environment. The only waste is some natural lather down the drain and a double edge razor which is easily recyclable. The cartridge razors use more plastics that do not last as long an eventual ends up in a land fill or in the ocean, plastic is an everlasting material that’s has polluted our oceans for sometime now, so much so that traces of it can be found in fish.

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