What Is Wet/Dry Shaving on an Electric Razor?

Wet/dry shavers may be used dry with shaving cream or inside the shower.

Electric razors are called wet/dry when they may be used inside the shower and in a dry situation with shaving cream or lotion.

Benefits

Wet/dry razors may be used in the shower or in a dry situation, such as above a bathroom sink. The shaver is waterproof and, like all electric razors, prevents the hair-clipping razor blades from directly contacting the skin. This feature reduces or eliminates the irritation some users experience when shaving with a manual razor.

Function

Inside a running shower, wet/dry electric razors may be used with or without shaving cream or lotion to shave facial or leg hair. In a dry situation, wet/dry razors are used in conjunction with shaving cream or lotion to achieve a close shave while moisturizing the skin.

Considerations

Wet/dry razors provide the convenience of shaving in and out of the shower. However, most electric razors cannot provide the close shave of a hand-held manual razor. Applying shaving cream, which softens and lifts whiskers, helps achieve a close shave. Additionally, the internal battery that powers a wet/dry razor must be fully charged before use to achieve optimal performance.

References

• Consumer Search: Men's Electric Shaver Reviews
• Remington: Men's Shavers
• Barbasol