{"id":75,"date":"2021-08-05T15:33:38","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T20:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/?p=75"},"modified":"2022-12-17T11:37:06","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T17:37:06","slug":"can-guys-use-girl-women-razors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/can-guys-use-girl-women-razors\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Guys Use Girl Razors? (Is There Even a Difference?)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve run out of razor cartridges, is it really okay for guys to use women\u2019s razors? By using a women\u2019s razor, is there any real difference it makes during the shaving process?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some brands market functionally identical razors for both men and women, whereas others have specific characteristics such as handle, head size or shape, and a moisturizer strip that may make shaving more difficult. In a pinch, men may use a woman&#8217;s razor to shave their beard, although it may affect the overall quality of your shave. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading the differences between men\u2019s and women\u2019s razors, how these differences can impact your shaving performance, whether they\u2019ll impact your budget, and if it\u2019s okay to share a razor with someone else.&nbsp;<\/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\/can-guys-use-girl-women-razors\/#Is_it_okay_for_a_man_to_use_a_womans_razor\" title=\"Is it okay for a man to use a woman&#8217;s razor?\">Is it okay for a man to use a woman&#8217;s razor?<\/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\/can-guys-use-girl-women-razors\/#Difference_between_men_and_womens_razors\" title=\"Difference between men and women&#8217;s razors\">Difference between men and women&#8217;s razors<\/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\/can-guys-use-girl-women-razors\/#Size\" title=\"Size\">Size<\/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\/can-guys-use-girl-women-razors\/#Moisturizer_Strip\" title=\"Moisturizer Strip\">Moisturizer Strip<\/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\/can-guys-use-girl-women-razors\/#Handle\" title=\"Handle\">Handle<\/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\/can-guys-use-girl-women-razors\/#Packaging_and_Aesthetics\" title=\"Packaging and Aesthetics\">Packaging and Aesthetics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/can-guys-use-girl-women-razors\/#Can_you_use_womens_razors_to_shave_your_face\" title=\"Can you use women&#8217;s razors to shave your face?\">Can you use women&#8217;s razors to shave your face?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/can-guys-use-girl-women-razors\/#Why_are_mens_razors_cheaper_than_womens\" title=\"Why are men&#8217;s razors cheaper than women&#8217;s?\">Why are men&#8217;s razors cheaper than women&#8217;s?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/can-guys-use-girl-women-razors\/#Is_it_okay_to_share_a_razor\" title=\"Is it okay to share a razor?\">Is it okay to share a razor?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_for_a_man_to_use_a_womans_razor\"><\/span><strong>Is it okay for a man to use a woman&#8217;s razor?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever gone to shave and realized you&#8217;re out of fresh razors, you&#8217;ve probably been tempted to borrow one from your significant other (or another family member). Is it worth asking for a loan, or should you just rock the stubble?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By and large, it is totally fine for a man to use a woman\u2019s razor. Both men\u2019s and women\u2019s razors use a series of razor blades housed within a cartridge to cut hair. There is generally no increased risk for cuts or knicks associated with using a women\u2019s razor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s an assumption that women\u2019s razors have duller or lower-quality razor blades so that women won\u2019t cut themselves as easily. However, Gillette (the parent company of popular women\u2019s shaving brand Venus) states the blades that go into Venus razors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gillettevenus.com\/en-us\/womens-shaving-guide\/facts-and-myths\/sharing-razors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">are the same blades<\/a> that go into Gillette razors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some popular subscription companies, like Dollar Shave Club, have removed any gendered differentiation in their razors. They note that their product <a href=\"https:\/\/ask.dollarshaveclub.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115012584287-Can-women-use-your-products-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">works equally well<\/a> for both men and women.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_between_men_and_womens_razors\"><\/span><strong>Difference between men and women&#8217;s razors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If some companies don\u2019t distinguish between men\u2019s and women\u2019s razors, what\u2019s the real difference between using a man\u2019s razor and a woman\u2019s razor?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The difference between men\u2019s and women\u2019s razors largely lies in marketing and advertising, but there are some actual differences:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Size<\/li><li>Mousturizer strip<\/li><li>Handle<\/li><li>Packaging and aesthetics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Size\"><\/span><strong>Size<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest difference between men\u2019s and women\u2019s razors is usually the size of the razor head and its shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Women\u2019s razors have a larger razor head since the razor is designed to shave body hair and cover more ground, while men\u2019s razor heads are smaller. Additionally, women\u2019s razors have a rounded head, allowing the razor to shave the body&#8217;s contours. Men\u2019s razors are square, allowing for greater precision when shaving the face.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Jody Levine, director of dermatology at Plastic Surgery &amp; Dermatology of NYC, notes that women\u2019s razors are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.com\/article\/mens-and-womens-razors-whats-the-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">designed to follow the contours of a body<\/a>, which is very different from the contours of a face.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moisturizer_Strip\"><\/span><strong>Moisturizer Strip<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another difference is the moisturizer strip that exists on women\u2019s razors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This strip is located on the top part of the razor and is designed to moisturize the skin as the razor passes over it. For shaving the face, the moisturizer strip is bulky and reduces the ability of the razor to get in hard-to-reach places, specifically the upper lip and below the jaw bone.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women typically shave in the shower and use body wash or soap to shave. As a result, the moisturizer strip adds a layer of emollients to the skin that helps lock in moisture for the top layer of skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For facial shaving, you use a shaving soap that already has plenty of moisturizers in it. Having the moisturizer strip could hinder your ability to shave tough spots while redundantly moisturizing your face.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handle\"><\/span><strong>Handle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another large difference between men\u2019s and women\u2019s razors is the handle design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most women\u2019s razors have more grip than men\u2019s razors because they shave in the shower and often negotiate difficult-to-reach places like their legs. The handle is designed to have a better grip than a men\u2019s razor.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women\u2019s razors achieve better grip by having ridged rubber or textured rubber attached to the handle.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Packaging_and_Aesthetics\"><\/span><strong>Packaging and Aesthetics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Gillette started marketing razors to women in <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.reed.edu\/anth344-spring2018-group02\/files\/2018\/04\/The-Unique-Gift-for-Women.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the early 20th-century<\/a>, the focus on the packaging has been a key difference between men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s razors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you can get over the fact that women\u2019s razors are pink and sold in pink packaging, you\u2019ll be able to use a women\u2019s razor, at least temporarily.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, the original Milady D\u00e9colett\u00e9 from Gillette looked almost exactly like the men\u2019s razors from the day; however, the advertisements swapped out words like \u201cshaving\u201d for gentler words like \u201csmoothing.\u201d The satin and ivory packaging also worked to make the product more appealing to women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, Gillette placed the ads alongside dresses and bathing suit advertisements that showed more skin \u2014 thus, women began associating clothing that showed skin with <a href=\"https:\/\/flyingcork.com\/blog\/marketing-that-changed-us-womens-razors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">needing to be hairless<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_womens_razors_to_shave_your_face\"><\/span><strong>Can you use women&#8217;s razors to shave your face?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can certainly use a women\u2019s razor to shave your face if you are in a pinch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Typically, a woman\u2019s razor has the same number of blades, the same quality of blades, and the same sharpness as a man\u2019s razor. Although there are many similarities, the bulkiness and size of the razor head on a women\u2019s razor will impact your shaving performance. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the razor head is bigger, you may find it more difficult to shave certain parts of your face.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest problem area for most men is the upper lip since the women\u2019s razor head is usually bigger than the surface you\u2019re trying to shave. Other problem areas are the sideburns and the area around the jaw bone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_mens_razors_cheaper_than_womens\"><\/span><strong>Why are men&#8217;s razors cheaper than women&#8217;s?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s razors are essentially the same, why are women&#8217;s razors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jec.senate.gov\/public\/_cache\/files\/8a42df04-8b6d-4949-b20b-6f40a326db9e\/the-pink-tax---how-gender-based-pricing-hurts-women-s-buying-power.pdf?utm_campaign=coschedule&amp;utm_source=facebook_page&amp;utm_medium=The+Fiscal+Femme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">so much more expensive<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>While manufacturers and brands state the cost of making a women\u2019s razor is higher, many consumers believe women\u2019s razors are subject to a theoretical markup called a \u201cpink tax,\u201d typically a 20% markup on women-specific consumer goods.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement made by a Gillette <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gillettevenus.com\/en-us\/womens-shaving-guide\/facts-and-myths\/sharing-razors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spokesperson<\/a>, \u201cGillette and Venus products are different, designed to address different shaving needs while providing the best possible user experience\u2026Pricing depends on a wide range of factors, including product technology, materials, demand, supply chain, and promotional activity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A study done by the Joint Economic Committee in the U.S. Congress found that the Schick Slim Twin disposable razors for women <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jec.senate.gov\/public\/_cache\/files\/8a42df04-8b6d-4949-b20b-6f40a326db9e\/the-pink-tax---how-gender-based-pricing-hurts-women-s-buying-power.pdf?utm_campaign=coschedule&amp;utm_source=facebook_page&amp;utm_medium=The+Fiscal+Femme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cost 51% more<\/a> than the Schick Slim Twin disposable razors for men \u2014 citing very little material or design differences. The study attributes the price difference to variables like tariffs, product differentiation, price discrimination, and price-fixing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_share_a_razor\"><\/span><strong>Is it okay to share a razor?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to use a women\u2019s razor, just make sure that you use a brand-new razor cartridge that won\u2019t be shared with anyone else. Sharing razor cartridges is not only unhygienic, but it can be a possible health risk.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You always want to use a sharp, undamaged blade when you\u2019re shaving. That\u2019s why it\u2019s always good practice to use a new razor or cartridge whenever you shave. This rule is even more true when sharing a razor with someone else.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or the last person to use the razor cut themself, you\u2019re opening yourself up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gillettevenus.com\/en-us\/womens-shaving-guide\/facts-and-myths\/sharing-razors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">possible infection<\/a> or the transmission of bloodborne pathogens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure you don\u2019t injure or give yourself an infection, always make sure you have a separate razor cartridge that no one else uses except for yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve run out of razor cartridges, is it really okay for guys to use women\u2019s razors? By using a women\u2019s razor, is there any real difference it makes during the shaving process? 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