Razors were improved significantly in the 19th Century. It was a sacred tonsuring tool used by Buddhists. The Kamisori (razor) came to Japan from China with the introduction of Buddhism in the Asuka Era (552-645). In the Medieval Ages growing a beard became fashionable in England. In the Bronze Age (about 3,500 years ago) the prototype of a razor had already been made in Egypt. When ancient tombs were excavated relics such as shells with pointed edges, broken pieces of volcanic glass and shark’s teeth were found, these are considered to have been used as shaving implements. It is interesting to know that the origin of shaving goes back to the Paleolithic Age (about 20,000 years ago). Therefore in Chapter 1 he gives us a cultural and historical explanation on the development of shaving tools and techniques through the ages. In his busy daily life he would sometimes wonder when the custom of shaving beards began, which directed him to look into the origins of shaving. Sanpo Shoji celebrates its 55th Anniversary this year, thus he thought it is an opportune time to write a book compiling his experiences during the past years. Naturally he has taken a keen interest in collecting antique razors and increasing his knowledge of shaving, tools and techniques. Almost 30 years have passed since he joined the company as a salesman for razors and blades. ![]() ( Sanpo Trading Co., Ltd.) one of the leading distributors of shaving razors and household cutlery. (See our buying guide and reviews for electric razors, plus find out what we think of the No-No Hair Remover.This book is written by Mr.Yasuoki TAKEUCHI, President of Sanpo Shoji K.K. You can cancel any of the shave clubs at any time, or change how often you get the razors delivered-though it can take a little digging on their websites to make a change. The Dollar Shave Club's Executive (six-blade cartridge) and Harry’s Truman (5-blade cartridge) landed in the middle-in terms of both cost and satisfaction. ![]() While testers who tried it on their bald heads liked it, this no-frills razor was the least favorite overall. But it was the most expensive at $5.62 per five-blade cartridge.ĭollar Shave Club’s Humble Twin was the least expensive at 60 cents per two-blade cartridge. They also liked the handle’s grip and the shaving head’s angle. They liked it for shaving closeness and comfort, sideburn trimming, and ease of shaving under the nose. The Gillette Fusion ProShield was the favorite almost all of the testers said they would buy it. They and our sensory experts also judged the closeness of the shaves after the first day using the razors, and after the last day, too. Our staffers used each of the razors to shave their faces daily for eight days. Harry's has all that, plus tacks on a travel blade cover. Gillette's also comes with shaving cream. We asked eight male staffers to shave with four razors: Dollar Shave Club’s Humble Twin and Executive models Gillette Shave Club's Fusion ProShield and Harry’s Truman. To find out, we compared prices and tried three of the clubs. The companies claim that their products trim your costs while delivering a clean, close shave. Dollar Shave Club launched in 2012, and since then other subscription programs for men and women have followed. ![]() Shave clubs offer a different-and sometimes less expensive way to stock up. Razor blades are expensive-that explains why they're often kept in a locked display case at your local pharmacy.
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