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Sapphire Shaving Razors

The Zaffiro's Blades Measure Only 80 Atoms Thick

— November 24, 2015 — Art & Design
The Zaffiro is a shaving razor that is equipped with special sapphire blades that are truly high-tech in that their tips measure only 80 atoms thick. This makes the edge around 10 times sharper than a surgeon's scalpel, and 5,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair.

Zaffiro founder Hayden Hamilton says that lab-grown industrial white sapphire used in the blades is the same kind used in solar panels, LEDs and the iPhone 6's camera lens.

This unique shaving razor is currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, that can see you land one of these razors for a pledge of $179, which represents a significant saving over the planned $299 retail price.

This razor is designed for people who want to have the cleanest shave possible, and aren't afraid to lighten their wallets a little bit to get a shave that is more precise than any other.



Trend Themes
1. Sapphire Shaving Technology - Developing sapphire blades for shaving tools that have sharper and more resilient edges for maximum precision and durability.
2. Industrial Applications of Sapphire - Innovating new ways to use lab-grown sapphire in various industries for its high-quality and durable properties.
3. Crowdfunding for High-end Products - Exploring new funding models like crowdfunding to launch high-end products that may appeal to a niche market.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Care/grooming - Integrating the use of sapphire blades in personal grooming products like razors and trimmers for a more premium experience.
2. Solar Energy - Using lab-grown white sapphire for the creation of more efficient and durable solar panels.
3. Consumer Electronics - Incorporating lab-grown sapphire in the manufacturing of device components for higher quality and durability.
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