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 shavette?

The shavette looks a lot like its big brother the straight razor. It stands out as a razor with an interchangeable blade. It has the advantage of giving the experience of using a straight razor but removing 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 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 appeared, the shavette was put in place by barbers to prevent the transmission of this disease. During this period, the sterilization of tools was not in place. It would have been necessary to wait several years before this was standardized

How to use the shavette?

To use a shavette you must prepare the skin for shaving. Wash your face with hot water and use a shaving foam or oil. When shaving you must stretch the skin. You must therefore use both hands, this will make it easier to pass your razor. Make the razor passes in the direction of the hair and tilt your shavette slightly. You can make very long passes or make small, quick passes. 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 hydrated. This will prevent irritation when shaving.

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