Technically, a razor refers to a safety razor, straight razor, or cartridge razor, and the term shaver generally means an electric razor. However, in practice, the term electric razor and electric shaver are used interchangeably, and that’s how they were used for this review. Some people find they get a better shave with a safety razor, but a high-quality electric razor often works just as well and doesn’t take nearly the time or precision. They’re also less likely to leave nicks and cuts.