Originally Posted by
Velo Vol
Stumped him.
I think that, for the most part, the masses don't know that there's a viable alternative to cartridge and electric razors, tbh. Have you ever seen any marketing for DE razors? You probably won't, unless you go looking for it first.
Until a few years ago, I was only vaguely aware of their historical existence, had preconceived notions about poor effectiveness and the risk of nicks and cuts, and had no idea of their current production and availability. It's still a niche market, to be sure, but it's definitely on the rise - that you can now find DE razors and blades on the shelf at places like Target is proof of that. Ditto with the YouTube videos with millions of views (side note: it's oddly calming to watch someone go through their traditional wet shaving routine).