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1.Знакомство: Jia RUI Birthday Gift Quest
2.The Ancient Origins of Razors
- Prehistoric Razors: Obsidian and Natural Materials
- Metal Razors: Copper, Bronze, Iron, and Steel
3.The Birth of the Modern Razor
- The First Folding Razor: Sheffield, England, 1680
- Benjamin Huntsman’s Crucible Steel: 1740
4.The Evolution of Safety Razors
- Jean-Jacques Perret’s Safety Razor: Франция, 1762
- William Henson’s Patent: 1847
- The Kampfe Brothers’ Improvement: 1880
5.The Gillette Revolution
- King Camp Gillette’s “T”-Shaped Razor
- The Founding of the Gillette Company: 1901
6.The Advent of Electric Razors
- Jacob Schick’s First Electric Razor: 1929
- The Single-Handed Electric Razor: 1931
7.Conclusion: Jia RUI Time-Traveling Gift Collection
1. Знакомство: Jia RUI Birthday Gift Quest
Jia Rui father was nearing his birthday, and Jia Rui wanted to find a special gift. After days of observation, he noticed his father seemed to lack nothing. But one morning, a sigh from the bathroom caught his attention. Peeking in, he saw his father touching the stubble on his chin, grumbling, “This razor is such a consumable; the blade’s dull again.” Glancing at his father’s electric razor, Jia Rui thought, “Now I’ve got the perfect gift idea.”
He enlisted his friends Wu Xiaoyu and Liu Yixiu to help. Liu Yixiu shared, “I heard that by the 3rd century BC, ancient Romans shaved regularly and even had professional barbers.” Intrigued, Jia Ruiasked, “What razors did they use?” Liu Yixiu couldn’t answer, but Wu Xiaoyu chimed in, “Let’s go find out!” The trio eagerly dashed to their time machine, ready for a journey through history.
2. The Ancient Origins of Razors
Prehistoric Razors: Obsidian and Natural Materials
Wu Xiaoyu typed “razor” into the time machine, and a flood of data appeared. The earliest razors, from the Neolithic era, were made of obsidian—a volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly in water. “Humans have been fighting beards forever!” Wu Xiaoyu exclaimed. Clam shells, shark teeth, and flint also served as early shaving tools.
Metal Razors: Copper, Bronze, Iron, and Steel
As metallurgy advanced, razors evolved. Around 3000 BC, copper razors became common in Egypt and India, where Egyptians viewed hair as untidy and shaved regularly. Bronze and iron followed, and by the Middle Ages, steel razors—single or double-edged—offered superior sharpness and durability.
3. The Birth of the Modern Razor
The First Folding Razor: Sheffield, England, 1680
The time machine landed in Sheffield, England, in 1680, where the first folding razor was born. By the 18th and 19th centuries, Sheffield was a hub for cutlery. The trio hoped to see razors improve lives, but the next chapter surprised them.
Benjamin Huntsman’s Crucible Steel: 1740
In 1740, Benjamin Huntsman developed crucible steel for sharper blades, yet the British showed little interest. Liu Yixiu lamented, “Such a great invention, ignored by stubborn minds!” Only when the French embraced it did the British take notice.
4. The Evolution of Safety Razors
Jean-Jacques Perret’s Safety Razor: Франция, 1762
“The French love innovation—let’s go there!” Jia Rui urged. In 1762, Jean-Jacques Perret invented the first safety razor. Tired of cuts from folding razors, he added a wooden guard around the blade, inspired by woodworking. Wu Xiaoyu noted, “This keeps the blade from slicing skin if it slips.”
William Henson’s Patent: 1847
In 1847, William Henson patented a new safety razor resembling a hoe, with the blade angled on the handle and covered by a comb-like guard, enhancing safety further.
The Kampfe Brothers’ Improvement: 1880
In 1880, American brothers Frederick and Otto Kampfe refined the safety razor, mounting the blade on a plate farther from the handle. Though less sleek, Jia Rui and his friends foresaw its success—and they were right, as it became a hit.
5. The Gillette Revolution
King Camp Gillette’s “T”-Shaped Razor
At a New York razor shop, Jia Rui met King Camp Gillette, then a salesman dreaming of a safer razor. Years later, with inventor Nickerson’s aid, Gillette created the “T”-shaped razor with disposable blades. Its flexible head followed facial contours, ensuring safety and comfort.
The Founding of the Gillette Company: 1901
In 1901, Gillette patented his razor and founded the Gillette Company. Affordable and convenient, the disposable blades took the world by storm, revolutionizing shaving.
6. The Advent of Electric Razors
Jacob Schick’s First Electric Razor: 1929
In 1929, U.S. Army Lieutenant Jacob Schick, recovering from illness, invented the first electric razor. Its reciprocating design allowed safe blade loading, but it required two hands—one for the heavy motor, one for the blade—making it unpopular.
The Single-Handed Electric Razor: 1931
Undeterred, Schick unveiled a single-handed electric razor in 1931. Lighter and simpler, it joined manual razors in global popularity, marking a new era.
7. Conclusion: Jia Rui Time-Traveling Gift Collection
Jia Rui adventure yielded a treasure trove of razors from across time. Picturing his father’s delight, he chuckled in the time machine. This gift wasn’t just a collection—it was a journey through history, wrapped in love.
