{"id":1594,"date":"2022-05-25T11:03:08","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T16:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/?p=1594"},"modified":"2022-12-17T12:09:08","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T18:09:08","slug":"vibrating-razors-differences-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/vibrating-razors-differences-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Vibrating Razors &#8211; Do They Make a Difference or Provide Any Benefits?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Spend enough time talking to shaving enthusiasts and you\u2019ll find out they love to test out new equipment. Anything that promises a clean, close shave while making the task easier is a win, right? Enter the vibrating razor. Is it functional or merely a gimmick?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vibrating razors have been around since the 1940s with the invention of the wind-up Stahly safety razor. Modern vibrating razors often claim to deliver a closer shave than traditional razors. While this is not necessarily true, many users claim they do provide a more comfortable shave, possibly due to a reduction in friction.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re curious about vibrating razors and if they really make a difference, read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/vibrating-razors-differences-benefits\/#What_is_the_point_of_a_vibrating_razor_handle\" title=\"What is the point of a vibrating razor handle?\">What is the point of a vibrating razor handle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/vibrating-razors-differences-benefits\/#How_does_a_vibrating_razor_help\" title=\"How does a vibrating razor help?\">How does a vibrating razor help?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/vibrating-razors-differences-benefits\/#Does_a_vibrating_handle_really_make_a_difference\" title=\"Does a vibrating handle really make a difference?\">Does a vibrating handle really make a difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/vibrating-razors-differences-benefits\/#Are_vibrating_razors_pointless\" title=\"Are vibrating razors pointless?\">Are vibrating razors pointless?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/vibrating-razors-differences-benefits\/#Can_you_reuse_vibrating_razor_handles\" title=\"Can you reuse vibrating razor handles?\">Can you reuse vibrating razor handles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/vibrating-razors-differences-benefits\/#Do_vibrating_razors_use_batteries\" title=\"Do vibrating razors use batteries?\">Do vibrating razors use batteries?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/vibrating-razors-differences-benefits\/#Are_vibrating_razor_replacement_blades_more_expensive\" title=\"Are vibrating razor replacement blades more expensive?\">Are vibrating razor replacement blades more expensive?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/vibrating-razors-differences-benefits\/#How_to_sharpen_a_vibrating_razor\" title=\"How to sharpen a vibrating razor\">How to sharpen a vibrating razor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_point_of_a_vibrating_razor_handle\"><\/span>What is the point of a vibrating razor handle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharp blades and jerky movements don\u2019t sound like a match made in heaven, but the makers of vibrating razors say otherwise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The premise behind a vibrating razor handle is that the movement and vibration will target hairs that lay flat against the skin and glide easier across skin irregularities. The vibration action will propel hairs up and away from the skin so they are easier to cut. The claim is that this detail will result in a cleaner shave than achieved by traditional razors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vibrating razors sound cutting edge, but the concept has been around since the early 1940s. The Stahly Live Blade safety razor included a wind-up handle. When wound, it made the razor vibrate for 3 minutes before needing to be wound again. The Stahly claim was that this vibrating action reduced drag and friction on the skin producing a cleaner shave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s vibrating razors often have \u201cpower\u201d in the name and are battery-operated. The claim that the vibration actually causes lazy hairs to stand at attention has been debunked by scientists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_vibrating_razor_help\"><\/span>How does a vibrating razor help?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Heated razors. Exfoliating strips. It seems like every year there\u2019s a new and improved cartridge razor feature. Are the bells and whistles really necessary? How does a vibrating razor stack up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A vibrating razor may reduce friction between the skin and the blade. Some users rely on the vibrating motion to numb the skin, making the shave more comfortable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_vibrating_handle_really_make_a_difference\"><\/span>Does a vibrating handle really make a difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve always used a standard cartridge razor. Should you run out and buy a vibrating razor? It all comes down to preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The biggest difference between a vibrating handle and a non-vibrating handle is weight. The addition of a battery makes the razor heavier and changes the weight distribution. Some shavers prefer a heavier razor while others prefer razors that are lightweight.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re curious, you could always give it a try, and if you\u2019re not impressed simply take the batteries out. Shaving doesn\u2019t have to be hard or gimmicky. Good lather and sharp blade will do the job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_vibrating_razors_pointless\"><\/span>Are vibrating razors pointless?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Is the vibrating razor worth the extra dollars? It all comes down to the shaver\u2019s preference. Many men and women love vibrating razors while others say a great shave can be accomplished without a pulsing razor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If the shaving goal is a closer shave due to vibration causing hairs to change position, then vibrating razors are pointless. This claim is unsubstantiated. However, a vibrating razor can produce a comfortable, close shave and is preferred by many shavers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Gillette first came out with their vibrating razors, they made the bold claim that they provided a superior shave due to the vibration action shifting hairs to a stand-up position. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexology.com\/library\/detail.aspx?g=28fa97d5-5f13-4c40-bb15-84f756428a37\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">class-action suit was filed disputing these marketing claims<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gillette\u2019s own scientists said this wasn\u2019t possible, and the judge agreed, forcing Gillette to abandon this marketing strategy and pay a $7.5 million settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, most manufacturers stick to modest claims that the vibrating action \u201creduces friction and improves glide\u201d and fans seem to agree. Satisfied users say \u201cI wasn\u2019t sure if a vibrating razor would be more comfortable or shave any better but it is and it does.\u201d On the contrary, \u201cothers saw no difference to justify the high price\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_reuse_vibrating_razor_handles\"><\/span>Can you reuse vibrating razor handles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vibrating razors aren\u2019t one-and-done gadgets. Starter packs typically come with a handle, blade cartridge, and battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vibrating handles can be reused with the vibrating function as long as the batteries are replaced. If the vibrating feature isn\u2019t needed, you can take the batteries out and use the handle as a traditional cartridge razor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some users are really sold on the vibrating feature, many aren\u2019t that impressed and decide to forego the function so they don\u2019t have to replace the batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_vibrating_razors_use_batteries\"><\/span>Do vibrating razors use batteries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gone are the days of wind-up razors. Batteries are the norm and quite pricey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most vibrating razors today use AAA batteries. Past vibrating razors had wind-up and plug-in mechanisms.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The battery life of your razor will greatly depend on your shave frequency and the quality of the batteries you use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_vibrating_razor_replacement_blades_more_expensive\"><\/span>Are vibrating razor replacement blades more expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re all familiar with the cartridge razor business model &#8211; sell the handle starter kit at a reasonable price and then rely on replacement head sales to make a profit. The printer\/ink industry jumped on that bandwagon too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As if replacements weren\u2019t expensive enough, add the \u201cnovel technology\u201d aspect and the costs can rise even higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most of the replacement blades that work on a vibrating razor will also fit the same brand\u2019s non-vibrating handles. These replacement cartridges are expensive per use when compared to traditional wet shaving costs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For comparison, Gillette\u2019s Fusion Power replacements are $36 for a 12-pack of refills. One hundred Gillette brand safety razor replacement blades will only set you back $12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Fun Fact: <\/strong>Razor manufacturing isn\u2019t easy. Multi-blade razor cartridges as a whole require more welding than a car!&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_sharpen_a_vibrating_razor\"><\/span>How to sharpen a vibrating razor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A razor is only as good as its blade is sharp. So how do you keep the blades in top cutting condition? The manufacturers would encourage you just to buy a new cartridge, but some users have employed more industrious measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To sharpen the blades of a vibrating razor you can buy new, replacement blade cartridges. Blade sharpeners can also be used to extend the sharp life of existing blades.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psmarketresearch.com\/market-analysis\/razor-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cartridge razor industry makes up 40%<\/a> of the $17 million (and growing) global razor market. A huge part of that revenue comes from replacement cartridges. While some shavers shell out the money on a regular basis, others have looked for ways to make their cartridges last even longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Razor blade sharpeners are said to \u201cextend the usable life\u201d of cartridge blades.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spend enough time talking to shaving enthusiasts and you\u2019ll find out they love to test out new equipment. Anything that promises a clean, close shave while making the task easier is a win, right? Enter the vibrating razor. Is it functional or merely a gimmick? Vibrating razors have been around since the 1940s with the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1606,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":8,"label":"Razors"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/vibrating-razors_featured-1024x683.png",1024,683,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Joshua Bartlett","author_link":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/author\/joshuaebartlett\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":8,"name":"Razors","slug":"razors","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":8,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":54,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":8,"category_count":54,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Razors","category_nicename":"razors","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1594"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1594"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1594\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1606"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1594"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1594"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1594"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}