<![CDATA[Gizmodo: razor]]> http://tags.gizmodo.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: razor]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/razor http://gizmodo.com/tag/razor <![CDATA[The Braun BodyCruzer Is Not What You Think It Is in the Thumbnail]]> The Braun BodyCruzer is a full body groomer, an water-proof electrical trimmer with a Gillette's Fusion razor built-in for all-purpose shaving. I will keep my manly latino chest intact, thank you very much. [Uncrate]

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<![CDATA[Rong Zun 758 Razor Cellphone Features a Built-In Shaver]]> I'm all for convergence, but some gadgets just don't belong together—like MP3 players with tasers and, in this case, cellphones with shavers.

The Rong Zun 758 Razor is a GSM phone that features a detachable bottom plate covering a working shaver along with dual SIM card slots, a 2.6-inch touchscreen, 3-megapixel camera, MP3/MP4 player, FM radio, GPRS, Bluetooth connectivity and a microSD slot. It also features an endorsement by David Beckham (whether he knows it or not).

Not bad for only $115—if you are willing to spend money on a shady Chinese product and spend the day picking out small beard and/or pube hairs from your mouth. [i-Pmart via 2dayBlog]

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<![CDATA[Lightning Review: Tinge Razor Massager, Shaver Combo Gadget]]> A couple months ago, a company asked if I was interested in reviewing their razor/personal massager combo. I said sure, never expecting them to send one all the way over to China. Well, they did.

And so now, since it's my last day, I'm lightning reviewing the Tinge Razor.

The Pitch: It looks like and actually works as a razor (it even comes with cartridges), but when you put the cap on and press some set of buttons, it turns into a personal massager with 32 different speed and mode combinations.

The Price: $99 gets you the Tinge Razor, its charging base, universal power adapter, two shaving razor cartridges and a bottle of gel.

The Verdict: For some odd reason (hint, visa regulations of a certain country I reside in), I find myself traveling a lot, and lemmee tell ya - does it get stressful! So having a personal massager around that, incidentally, also functions as a shaver was actually more useful than I first thought.

The actual massage was pleasant, if not as strong as it could have been – though that could have been due to me not charging it long enough. I especially liked "mode four" of the five different modes you could choose from: it starts from a low roll and escalates in power.

Not having to worry about what the voltage of whatever country I'm in is was a big plus. The fact that I could pull it out anytime and get a massage discreetly was an even bigger plus. Though I'm not sure exactly what I need to be discreet about. Can't a girl loosen up some muscles without being judged? Geez.


What? It's for use on my... what?

Okay... if you say so. But I don't know, she didn't seem to enjoy it that much. [My Tinge]

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<![CDATA[The Swerve Disposable Razor Makes Quick Work of Beastly Neck and Back Hair]]> This isn't the 70's anymore guys. Excessive body hair and gold medallions are no longer acceptable. There are gadgets out there designed to handle the job, but the Swerve provides a more ergonomic solution.

The Swerve is billed as the world's first "full body groomtool," but we know better. By the looks of things in the terrifying video above, getting into the truly hard to reach areas in the middle of the back is not going to be an easy task (unless you are a contortionist). Besides, these disposable razors are waaay to expensive at $5 for a single and $13 for a 3-pack. [Swerve via Shaving Stuff and Boing Boing Gadgets]

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<![CDATA[USB Card Shaver Disguises Your USB Shaving Shame]]> This USB Card Shaver is the thinnest of its ilk that we've seen and, with a diameter of only 10mm, is perfect for the man-on-the-go trying to hide that he uses an USB shaver in the first place.

The product page explains that its great for business, traveling and as a holiday present for your loved ones. One charge will last you 12 hours of shaving. If you didn't bring your computer, just use the included USB to AC Adapter. Yours for roughly $32. [Rakuten]

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<![CDATA[Slim Trim Razor For Shaving That Is Mathematically Correct]]> After the Goatee Saver, I thought that I had seen it all. But no...there is more where that came from. Check out this Slim Trim razor from designer James McAdam. The caliper mechanism promises a mathematically proportional shave every time. Sure, that makes sense with sideburns and Hitler mustaches, but you have to think bigger—more artistic. How about carving some intricate geometric designs into your stubble? Yeah...your face would be like a blank canvas every couple of days. Maybe even twice a day if you are one seriously hairy dude. [James McAdam via Trends Now via The Design Blog]

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<![CDATA[$30,000 Damascene Straight Razor: Beware of Accidental Decapitation]]> Using a straight razor in the era of Gillette Fusion seems like suicide to me, but if you are the adventurous type looking for the closest shave imaginable—I give you the Damascene. Hand-forged in Germany with 128 layers of the same legendary Damascene steel used to craft Crusader's swords, this limited edition razor is not for the faint of heart (or empty of wallet). Careful though, my guess is that tiny pieces of toilet paper are not going to be sufficient to handle any cuts that might result from this Sweeny Todd masterpiece. Available for a ridiculous $30,000. [Damascene via Luxist via Boing Boing Gadgets]

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<![CDATA[Art of Shaving Fusion Chrome Collection Power Razor Has a Tiny Headlight]]> If you can't stand the thought of a buzzing, whining electric contraption grinding away at your face every morning, maybe this new Art of Shaving Fusion Chrome Collection Power Razor with a tiny spotlight is just the face-scraping utensil you've been looking for. The luxury razor company teamed up with blademaker Gillette for this handle that fits the company's cartridge razor blades, and its heavy chrome and resin construction gives it a hefty high-quality feel. But this blade-shaving routine seems like a lot of trouble. Let's talk blade vs. electric and have a poll.


Before we vote, a bit more about this razor. We especially like that lighting idea, apparently borrowed from age-old vacuum cleaner headlights and shedding some light on the subject. Perhaps it alleviates unnecessary bloodshed. Although $150 seems like a lot of money to pay for a mere handle, that's a lot less than you'd shell out for some electric razors. But we'll stick to the buzzing and whining for now, because time-consuming futzing with cream, hot water and fresh blood in the morning is more than we can bear. How about you, gents? What's your preference? Vote 'em up in the poll below and then state your reasons in the comments. [Shaving Stuff]

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<![CDATA[Philips Norelco Arcitec 1090 Razor Hands On (Verdict, Sure Is Purdy)]]> Phillips Norelco has modernized its previous razor designs with the arcitec 1090, a slim and positively forward-looking razor that fits perfectly in your hand and promises shaving improvements. We happen to have a older Norelco razor of the previous design on hand here, and over the past two weeks have been comparing this latest Norelco arcitec's innovations with its previous generation in a hands-on, or should we say, face-on review.

Let's sum up our experience in a few bullet points:

• The arcitec is beautifully designed, and its three lift-and-cut heads are situated on an unusual-looking articulating stalk.

• Each individual head can also tilt forward and back, in an attempt to get the heads to stay in more constant contact with facial contours.

• This thing is loud. It's not deafening, but it's about twice as loud as its predecessor, which makes a pleasantly soft whirring noise. This arcitec is a lot more shrill. It's especially noisy when shaving on the side of your face near your ears.

• Its pop-up trimmer is way too narrow and not as effective as the older models.

• It has a beautiful case into which it fits so perfectly it's like a little coffin especially made for it. But the case takes up more room than the razor by itself would, making it a little less convenient for travelers than previous designs, which just need a small head cover to protect them in your overnight bag.

• To remove whiskers and debris, each rotating head must be lifted individually to shake out the hairs, a lot less convenient than the older model which just popped up the three heads at once with a quick button push.

• A cool-looking blue LED display tells you precisely how many minutes you have left until you need to charge the battery again.

• The arcitec's charger works with electronic induction, similar to the way a lot of electric toothbrushes work, where there's nothing to plug in—you just set it down and it begins charging.

• This is by far the best-looking razor we've ever seen.

Summing up, even though Philips Norelco says these heads are newer/better/more advanced, we didn't notice any improvement in their ability to cut facial hair any closer or more easily. In fact, our old Norelco 9190 XL did a better job of shaving than this arcitec 1090, and that old razor's cutting heads needed replacing about a year ago. Nor was there any difference when shaving difficult areas such as the neck and chin. Those of us here who tried the arcitec were unanimous in our agreement that it's more of a pretty industrial design than an improvement in functionality. Overall, it's a disappointment hardly worth its $240 purchase price. [Amazon]

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<![CDATA[Gundam Razor Defends Earth While Making You Presentable]]> Although there's no real benefit to having a Gundam razor as opposed to, say, a non-Gundam razor, you'll still feel safe using a razor sanctioned by a 50-foot Japanese defense robot. Then again, actual Gundam pilots are only 13 years old, which means these haven't actually been tested on real human beings. Wait, did we just confuse Gundam with real life? Uh oh.

The Mobile Suit Razor [Japan Probe via Kotaku]

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<![CDATA[Weird Combo of the Day: Schick Quattro with Earbuds]]> Found in a Brooklyn Target, this Schick Quattro Titanium razor implies that a) it's a great idea to shave and listen to music at the same time (which it totally is), and b) you already have something to listen to. These look like some fairly decent headphones at least.

Of course, they're nothing like the V-Moda set we reviewed recently, but free's free.

Got more Weird Combos of the Day? Send them in.

Thanks Micah!

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<![CDATA[Rocket-Powered Razor Scooter Launced Into the Air]]>
Really, is there anything better than a bunch of guys tacking on a rocket booster to a razor scooter?

Thanks, Richard!

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<![CDATA[USB Shaver: Rechargeable, Less Crappy]]> A bit like the other USB Shaver, this second horseman improves on the first in both price and functionality. Instead of being tethered to a USB port, this shaver is battery powered and rechargeable, which means you don't have to get shavings all inside your laptop because your USB cable is only 3 feet long. Good news for the poor Dell repairman who has to refurbish your machine.

Other improvements: $22 instead of $30, straight-foil instead of dual-heads, and a light-up USB port so you know when it's plugged in. Not bad for a razor you're not afraid to accidentally leave behind in your hotel room.

Rechargeable USB Shaver [Brando]

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<![CDATA[Signs of the Apocalypse: USB Shaver]]> USB_Shaver.gifAre power outlets become so scarce that we are forced to power our shaving gadgets with USB ports? Guess so. This USB shaver sucks its juice from your laptop or PC USB ports and can keep you looking not-so-rugged at the anywhere your USB ports go. I guess it could be convenient for the laptop road warriors, but when I'm driving I prefer to bust out the old straight razor to shave. More chance of death = more XTREME! It is available for $30.

Product Page [Via newlaunches]

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<![CDATA[Hitachi Rotary: Enough to Abandon Blades?]]> Okay metrosexuals, step away from those messy blades and cream and step up to an electric razor that might just remind you of your beloved shaving mess you deal with every morning. The Hitachi Rotary is an electric razor, yes, but its elongated shape might remind you of that old-fashioned razor to which you're so attached, and it's washable, too.

Just for fun, let's do a little poll and see how GizReaders are shaving these days. Ladies, you are both welcome, too. Blades or electric? Take the super-Giz poll after the jump.

Rotary Razaq, a cool electric shaver [Akihabara News]


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<![CDATA[Fusion Hits Stores. Pandemonium Over Crazy Orange Package!]]> The new Gillette Fusion razor is now available in stores and it seems users are just excited as hell to pay for a product they probably have absolutely no need for. Here's Greg from Texas, a live one, explaining how he went out and bought that baby right when it hit the shelves.

I got my Fusion last night (1/26/06) in Houston. I used it and I think it's a winner. The blade cartridge is much larger but the individual blades are about 50% smaller than the Mach3 Turbo. The shave feels much different than the M3T. Maybe it was because it was a new cartridge, but the shave seemed closer with less razor burn. The single blade on the back is a great addition too, but I think it will take some practice to get the perfect sideburns.

Wow. Heavy, man. But expect the media blitz to really begin when the Fusion gets airtime during the Super Bowl next weekend. Think half-naked man at sink fondling his close shave with hot woman ogling from behind. The Fusion without power is $9.99 and the Fusion Power will run you $11.99. So get on out there and make Gillette some more cash, will ya?

Gillette Fusion is Available! [Shavingstuff]

Best pricing on Gillette Fusion products [Amazon]

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