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razor

Sharpened metallic blade used to remove facial or body hair. Razors were known in the Bronze Age. The safety razor was patented by William Henson in 1847; a disposable version was produced by King Gillette at the start of the 20th century. The earliest electric razors date from the 1920s.



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So nearly 100 years after Gillette made an impact on the shaving market with disposable blades, Rolling Razor revolutionized the market taking it a step further.
What to Look for in a Razor by Tom McCarrick / Food/cooking/nutrition community
There are large assortments of razor brands available which range from inexpensive disposable razors, medium priced razors with disposable blades, or the more expensive electric razors and cordless shavers.
Beauty Tips - Shaving Needs by Phil Wiskell / Women's issues/gender studies community
This lock-'em-in-and-keep-'em-loyal routine has roots going back 100 years, with King Camp Gillette, who at one point gave away his innovative safety razor, then made his fortune selling the disposable blades.
Monthly bills reach for the sky by Stern, Christopher / The Seattle Times (Seattle, WA)
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