Razor

Razor

Razor (/ˈreɪzər/), from the Old French rasor, is a bladed tool primarily used in the removal of unwanted body hair through the act of shaving.

Etymology

The term "razor" comes from the Old French rasor, which was derived from rasier meaning "to scrape or shave". It was first used in English in the 14th century.

Types of Razors

There are several types of razors including:

• Straight razor: A straight razor has a blade that can fold into its handle. They are also known as cut-throat razors.

• Safety razor: A safety razor is a shaving implement with a protective device positioned between the edge of the blade and the skin.

• Electric razor: An electric razor has a rotating or oscillating blade. The electric razor usually does not require the use of shaving cream, soap, or water.

• Disposable razor: A disposable razor is a type of safety razor with a disposable blade assembly that is discarded when the blade becomes dull.

Related Terms

• Shaving: Shaving is the removal of hair, by using a razor or any other kind of bladed implement, to slice it down to the level of the skin.

• Blade: A blade is the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge.

• Shaving cream: Shaving cream is a frothy cosmetic cream applied to body hair, usually facial hair, to facilitate shaving.

• Shaving soap: Shaving soap is a hard soap that is used with a shaving brush to create lather for shaving.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Razor
• Wikipedia's article - Razor

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