Electric shaver

Electric shaver

Japanese Name
でんきかみそり
denkikamisori

Description

  • An electric razor (denki kamisori in Japanese) is a grooming tool used for shaving hair, particularly facial hair, by using electric power to move the razor’s blades. Electric razors provide a convenient, efficient, and often quicker alternative to traditional manual razors or shaving with a blade. They are commonly used for shaving the face, but some models are designed for body hair as well.

History

  • The electric shaver is a device that uses motorized blades to cut facial or body hair without water or shaving cream.
  • The first practical electric shaver was invented by Jacob Schick in 1930, building on earlier prototypes from the 1920s.
  • Early models used oscillating or rotating blades powered by motors, allowing quicker and safer shaving than manual razors.
  • By the 1950s and 1960s, electric shavers became widely available for home use, with improved designs and portability.
  • Modern electric shavers feature rechargeable batteries, foil or rotary blades, and sometimes wet/dry functionality.
  • Today, electric shavers are common worldwide for daily grooming, offering convenience, speed, and skin protection.

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