Razor

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For other uses, see Razor (disambiguation).
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A Gillette Mach3 razor
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Spring-loaded Viceroy dry shaver made by Rolls Razor
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A razor is a bladed tool primarily used in the removal of unwanted body hair
through the act of shaving.[1] Kinds of razors include straight razors, disposable
razor, 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 B.C.[2]), the most common type of razor
in current usage is the safety or electric razor, though other kinds are still in
use.
Contents [hide]
1 History
2 Straight razors
2.1 Disposable blade straight razors
3 Safety razors
3.1 Removable-blade razors
3.2 Cartridge razors
3.3 Disposable safety razors
4 Electric razors
5 Other razors
6 See also
7 References
History[edit]

Bronze razor.
Razors have been identified from many Bronze Age cultures. These were made of
bronze or obsidian and were generally oval in shape, with a small tang protruding
from one of the short ends.[3]
Various forms of razors were used throughout history, which are different in
appearance but similar in use to modern straight razors. In prehistoric times clam
shells, shark teeth, and flint were sharpened and used to shave with. Drawings of
such blades were found in prehistoric caves. Some tribes still use blades made of
flint to this day. Excavations in Egypt have unearthed solid gold and copper razors
in tombs dating back to the 4th millennium BC. Several razors as well as other
personal hygiene artifacts were recovered from Bronze Age burials in northern
Europe and are believed to belong to high status individuals.[4] The Roman
historian Livy reported that the razor was introduced in ancient Rome in the 6th
century BC. by legendary king Lucius Tarquinius Priscus. Pr