Razor as a Gift for a Man: Which to Choose and Where to Buy?

A razor as a gift for a man: how to choose and where to buy? 

Perhaps you didn't appreciate the latest fashion trend for wearing a beard, or you would sincerely like to remember what your husband, father, or friend's face looks like without such hair. Regardless of the motives, you can't do without a quality razor if you don't want to run to the barbershop every few days. What razor to choose as a gift for a man and why not everyone has beards like Merlin, we will talk in this article.

From improvised means to super-technologies 

As strange as it may seem and it is not difficult to imagine, men began to shave their facial hair back in the Stone Age age. It is not known whether it already annoyed their girlfriends, but something motivated them enough to invent prehistoric tools. Moreover, archaeologists have found not only the first proto-razors, but even ancient «depilators», made of shells, which were used as if with tweezers to pluck out hair. For the first razors, shells with sharp edges and pieces of obsidian were also used. 

Men in ancient Rome were disgusted by hair anywhere except on their heads, so they resorted to regular procedures to get rid of it. So, supposedly, Julius Caesar himself got rid of unwanted beards by plucking them with tweezers. Special types of stones with pointed edges were also used. And the Romans generally introduced a fashion for shaving salons, where people gathered to chat and spend time. But the Ancient Egyptians chose shaving as a way to protect themselves from the heat, so, according to Herodotus, they removed all the hair on their bodies, and in order not to show off their baldness, they wore wigs on people. 

If you have seen sculptures or illustrations depicting ancient Greek gods or philosophers, then there should be no questions about their beards. The Greeks grew, cared for, and enjoyed their bearded lives until Alexander the Great put an end to it. He did not like the fact that in battle the enemy could grab the warriors by the beard. They had to invent a razor made of steel and bronze, very similar to modern "dangerous" razors. Since then, beard fashion has come and gone, just as it does today.

In the 18th century, razors with a blade and a wooden handle began to be used, which allowed men to shave at home instead of going to a barbershop. Metal blades quickly dulled, so the wonderful invention of the double-sided blade in the 1900s extended the life of shaving tools. And only the 1970s gave us razors with multiple blades, which of course was good for both the skin and the budget, because they dulled more slowly.

Which razor to choose?

Perhaps the most famous name in the field of shaving is King Kemp Gillette. The man who came up with the idea of ​​selling one razor and replacement blades for it. A wonderful idea brought success to its author and more affordable and convenient razors for millions of people. Unfortunately, mass production, as is often the case, has also turned elegant master tools into simple disposable plastic items. You can shave, but it doesn't really resemble a self-care ritual. In addition, the question arises - is it possible to give away razors? If they are cheap plastic razors from the supermarket, then it's not worth it. But all samples from the assortment of the Fama online store will easily become the best razor as a gift for a man.  

If you want to choose a razor as a gift for a man for his birthday, you need to consider several points: 

• face shape and shaving area 

• skin type and sensitivity 

• mustache and beard style

• type and thickness of facial hair 

• men's shaving habits: how often and how exactly shaves 

Here it is also important to pay attention to the issue of aesthetics – still choose a gift for a dear person, which can remind you of you literally every morning. In our store, for example, all razors are made of steel or more exotic materials such as bone or wood with metal fittings. Most models are made with exquisite carvings on the handles of a wide variety of subjects. We also recommend thinking about additional accessories – a stand-holder for a razor, brushes. Or you can choose a set that will have everything you need and also in the same style – a nice bonus for real perfectionists. 

So which razor to choose for a man – is not a simple question and requires knowledge of tastes and lifestyle. But by choosing a high-quality expensive razor in an elegant design, you definitely won't make a mistake with the gift.