Gillette’s vibratory Techmatic

While I don’t see the appeal – or the point – of a vibrating razor, patents for razors that shake, rattle and roll have been applied for multiple times1 over the last century – the idea keeps popping up like a weed in your lawn. Lately it seems to have taken root among cartridge razors, but the current crop is far from Gillette’s first attempt to bring some buzz into the bathroom.

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Shave of the day 4th May

Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: Artesania Romera Manchurian Badger, imitation horn
Pre-Shave: The Lavish Gentleman Charcoal Mask
Lather: Pereira Shavery Sample
Aftershave: Body Shop Macau Root Energetic Face Protection
Additional Care: Alum Block, BullDog Original Beard Balm, & Pereira Shavery Boomerang Beard Comb

Shave of the day 1st May

Razor: Gillette 1958 TV Special
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: Vie-Long #12705B
Lather: Pereira Shavery Sample
Aftershave: Body Shop Macau Root Energetic Face Protection
Additional Care: Alum Block, Gentlemen of Sweden Original Beard Oil & Pereira Shavery Boomerang Beard Comb