The Skarp Laser Razor: 21st Century Shaving
A project in Irvine, CA by Skarp Technologies000days
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Cancelled by Kickstarter
The first ever razor, powered by a laser, for an irritation free, incredibly close shave. Join the revolution!
Backers: 20630
Average Pledge Per Backer: $194
Funded: $4,004,733 of $160,000
Dates: Sep 21st -> Oct 19th (28 days)
Project By: Skarp Technologies
Backers: 20630
Average Pledge Per Backer: $194
Funded: $4,004,733 of $160,000
Dates: Sep 21st -> Oct 19th (28 days)
Project By: Skarp Technologies
$4,004,733
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 12 @ 20:01 -0400 GMT
2502%
of goal
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Latest News
Risky crowd-funded inventions aren't scams
October 17th - via: register-news.com
The laser razor sounded too good to be true. And sure enough, Kickstarter, the leading crowdfunding platform, kicked the budding business off its site this week after backers pledged $4 million. The fundraising campaign continues on another platform, Indiegogo, raising questions about the definition of crowd-funding fraud and even whether it is possible. (Read More)
LASER RAZOR blunted by KickStarter ban
October 13th - via: theregister.co.uk
KickStarter has suspended funding for the Skarp Laser Razor, a crowdfunded effort to replace conventional razors with a laser-powered shaving implement. (Read More)
Skarp Laser Razor relaunched on Indiegogo after Kickstarter cancellation
October 13th - via: wired.co.uk
A bladeless laser-based razor has been booted from Kickstarter for the seemingly minor reason that the product does not, currently, exist. (Read More)
This Laser Razor Raised $4 Million—Before Kickstarter Gave It the Boot
October 13th - via: slate.com
This post originally appeared on Business Insider. The dream of the Skarp razor, which its creators said could shave your hair with a laser, was a powerful one. The Kickstarter project sped past its initial goal of $160,000 and racked up an astounding $4 million. (Read More)
This Laser Razor Raised $4 Million—Before Kickstarter Gave It the Boot
October 13th - via: slate.com
This post originally appeared on Business Insider. The dream of the Skarp razor, which its creators said could shave your hair with a laser, was a powerful one. The Kickstarter project sped past its initial goal of $160,000 and racked up an astounding $4 million. (Read More)
This Laser Razor Raised $4 Million—Before Kickstarter Gave It the Boot
October 13th - via: slate.com
This post originally appeared on Business Insider. The dream of the Skarp razor, which its creators said could shave your hair with a laser, was a powerful one. The Kickstarter project sped past its initial goal of $160,000 and racked up an astounding $4 million. (Read More)
Skarp Laser Razor Has Raised $4M on Kickstarter
October 12th - via: newser.com
"After 5,000 years of using the same technology, it's time to make shaving easier, safer, and greener." Apparently, more than 20,000 supporters agree with this statement by a Skarp Laser Razor rep. (Read More)
Five things we love: from a robotic toy to a laser shaver
October 10th - via: theguardian.com
We share some of the newest, most fun and helpful tech ideas (Read More)
Second weekly update! 
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! Firstly, thank you for amazing support! We get so many supportive messages and emails every day from people as excited for the Skarp Razor as we are and it really motivates us. Thank you! We have a video update for you all. We explain... (Read More)
Disrupted: Laser Razor Nears $4 Million in Crowdfunding
October 8th - via: crowdfundinsider.com
The shaving / razor industry is pretty huge in the United States. The shaving segment, according to Statista, tops $3.6 billion annually. (Read More)
First weekly update & hitting $1.5 Million!
September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, We've had a crazy week! It's been amazing to see the response to the Skarp Razor. We knew we had something special, but you're never sure how people will react. We're so excited so many of you have decided to join us in the shaving... (Read More)
Demo Video
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This is our working prototype. The fiber you see in this video is made free hand in our lab using limited resources. The production model will be using a high performance precision manufactured fiber, only possible with mass production automated... (Read More)
Quick update regarding a better Demo!
September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Quick update for everyone. Please keep your feedback coming! (Read More)
Welcome Christopher Zachary!
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 (Read More)
We reached our goal!
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! Wow! Wow! The team is absolutely thrilled that you’ve joined the saving revolution & helped us achieve our goal of $160,000 within 48 hours! We have been really humbled at the response & read every comment & message you’ve sent.... (Read More)
500 Backers!
September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone that has backed us so far! We're so happy that you've decided to join the shaving revolution! We've received a lot of feedback, which is really great. We wanted to address a few concerns & give a little update. Firstly... (Read More)
The Skarp Blade Less, Laser Razor Launches On Kickstarter (video)
September 22nd - via: geeky-gadgets.com
Using blades to shave is such an old school way to keep your facial hair in check, now that the Skarp Laser Razor has launched over on the Kickstarter crowdfunding website (Read More)
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