A Blackburn inventor has come up with an idea for a face mask which also acts as an electric shaver.
This cutting edge idea came to him during the Covid-19 pandemic. Like many other people who were confined to their dwellings during this outbreak, he had plenty of time for reflection and to think about things. It helped keep his mind sharp. He also had plenty of inspiration from various kinds of face masks people used to wear during the pandemic.
Another aspect of this pandemic was large numbers of men who started growing beards. A fashion craze which continues to this very day. Although like most fashions, it will probably go away and return again in future, like fashions tend to do – Hair today, gone tomorrow.
What inspired him most though was probably one of the oldest inventions ever created by humankind. This is the humble nose bag, often used by horses for feeding. Like most great inventions, it is such a simple idea and this is why it has lasted for so long. Wouldn’t it be great if something similar could be invented which benefitted humans in a similar way. Not necessarily as a feeding bag, but as a shaving aid instead.
This mask shaver would be made up of a facial covering with an inside lining of minute diamond like crystals, embedded into its fabric. These act as a cutting agent, using a wearing down process, a bit like sandpaper. It would be operated by body motion, which charges an electric power pack inside the mask. This also sucks up fine hair follicles into a receptacle for disposal. Due to commercial discoveries from human hair, collection points for it in powder form could become available in future.
There are some great advantages to wearing a mask which shaves you while you’re on the move. It would be extremely handy during the daily commute to work. Although there’s just a few health and safety issues you might have to consider. One is to keep your mouth shut when the shaver feature is working. Another is not to sneeze while it is switched on. And people are also reminded not to wear their masks in the bath or shower, or when swimming.
When asked about a possibility of other ends of the body being able to be shaved using a similar process, the inventor said he was looking forward to exploring nether regions. This could lead to unisex shaving briefs being manufactured at a future date.