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The art of shaving is something that has nearly been lost from the world. The advent of disposable-cartridge razors has made shaving into something anyone can do without being taught. It is easy and the tools of shaving no longer require maintenance, which many people see as a good thing. But there is a group of men who are reviving the old tools and skills and bringing them back into the mainstream. Marketing The safety razor represented real progress from the old straight razor. It was much safer to use and still provided a good shave. But the cartridge razor was nothing but a marketing ploy. The blades used in safety razors were cheap and so razor companies wanted some way to make real money off of customers. Thus the expensive cartridge was born. You had to buy the handle and then replacement cartridges that matched it. This guaranteed that razor companies would continue to make money selling blades because the blades were more expensive. Loss of Quality The argument of many men today is that a cartridge razor actually produces an inferior shave compared to an old, single-blade safety razor. The steel of a safety razor blade is of much higher quality than a cartridge razor and will hold a better edge for longer. And neither the safety or straight razor will experience the same problems of clogging that a cartridge will. Resurgence of Skill A return to these older tools means that men are relearning the art of shaving. There is more effort involved if you are going to keep a straight razor sharp or make your own shaving lather. There are steps to follow to make sure you do it right. But the end result is better and learning these skills puts men in touch with their manliness and is keeping this valuable art alive. The Art of Shaving is your online source for shaving sets, razors, shaving brushes, and more. For more information about http://retail.theartofshaving.com/retail/locations/roosevelt-field check out our website!
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