Do you know the shavette?

The shavette , or barber's razor, appeared during the second half of the twentieth century. It is very popular with traditional shaving enthusiasts and beard professionals. Here, we will see where it comes from and what its advantages are.

What is a shavette?

The shavette is very similar to its big brother, the straight razor. It is a razor with an interchangeable blade. It has the advantage of providing the experience of using a straight razor but without the constraint of the blade. No need to sharpen it if your blade is blunt, just change it. The shavette thus brings comfort to its user by saving time and the quality of the razor provided. The shavette has almost the same charm as a straight razor. It is the emblem of traditional shaving but it will probably never dethrone the straight razor. The main advantage of the shavette , as you will have understood, is its interchangeable blade. The shavette arrived in a particular context. While AIDS made its appearance, the shavette was put in place by barbers to avoid the transmission of this disease. During this period, the sterilization of tools was not in place. It would have taken several years before this was standardized

How to use a shavette?

To use a shavette you must prepare your skin for shaving. Wash your face with warm water and use shaving foam or oil. When shaving you must stretch your skin. Therefore, you must use both hands to make it easier to slide your razor. Make the razor strokes in the direction of the hair and tilt your shavette slightly. You can make very long strokes or make short, quick strokes. These are two different shaving styles. Take good care of your skin after shaving, aftershave is necessary and wash your skin regularly so that it is always well moisturized. This will prevent irritation when shaving.

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