By the time I got aware of double edge razors, in the eighties, there was basically only one model available; the Gillette G2000. Metal and plastic, and then already a bit of a curiosity. It was sold in Karstadt (large German shop), I think. I don't have it anymore, but it was a mild and light razor. I think it was even lighter than the Gillette GII system razor.
Anyway, that makes me wonder. Did safety razors become ever milder, after the introduction of the stainless steel blades? And if yes, is there a correlation? Would the sharper and longer lasting stainless blades allow for milder razors? Or was it simply cost cutting, and standardising on a single razor model?
Interestingly, it also seems that the renaissance of double edge razors leads to the reintroduction of more agressive models. Why would that be? Does "hobby shaving" allow for more agressive razors, because users are willing to concentrate more?
Anyway, that makes me wonder. Did safety razors become ever milder, after the introduction of the stainless steel blades? And if yes, is there a correlation? Would the sharper and longer lasting stainless blades allow for milder razors? Or was it simply cost cutting, and standardising on a single razor model?
Interestingly, it also seems that the renaissance of double edge razors leads to the reintroduction of more agressive models. Why would that be? Does "hobby shaving" allow for more agressive razors, because users are willing to concentrate more?
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