Best razor on Reddit

227 reviews from r/wicked_edge, r/shaving, r/Wetshavers_India and 14 more subreddits

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#1

Merkur

4.1
(23)
"I started with Supply and then went Henson, mild and aggressive."
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"I recommend the Merkur 34C and Derby Extra blades."
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"The Merkur 34C is under $50 and is the time-honored place to start."
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"I bought a Murkur 34c with some good quality blades and it’s an absolute game changer."
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"Merkur 34c"
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"I mostly shave my head using a Merkur 23C."
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"I just use Merkur DE razor once a week."
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"Maybe you should take a look at a Merkur 37 C slant or the 39 C."
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"Mekur 34c or Henson AL-13 are sold dependable razors that are pretty forgiving."
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"Merkur 37c."
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#2

Philips

4.3
(20)
"Phillips oneblade is the new kid on the block and so cheap. Buy now. ♥️"
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"I use the Phillips body groomer and works like a charm!"
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"Norelco one blade, hands down."
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"I ended up with the OneBlade Hybrid (and now the Genesis). This is a pivoting head."
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"I use a machine razor it’s amazing. phillips norelcro search it on tiktok."
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"The Philips One Blade is amazing, I've been using it for maybe 5 years now."
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"Team rotary all the way."
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"Phillip Norelco. Used this for years with no problems."
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"Brands like Philips and Braun usually have great models that are good for thicker hair and user-friendly."
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"The Norelco one blade is great, and it can give a pretty close shave."
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#3

Gillette

4.1
(21)
"Gillette proglide power I shave my head/face 2x a week and the blade lasts 6 months."
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"Gillette Venus Sensitive."
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"I’ve been buying Gillette Venus for years and years."
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"I used to use the Gillette Guard to shave my head."
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"Vintage Gillettes are efficient, cheap and not for beginners."
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"Honestly the Gillette Mach 3+, I find men's razors way better for some silly reason."
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"Nothing wrong with starting cheap with an old Gillette Tech or Super Speed."
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"If I’m shaving daily, I use a Gillette Fatboy usually loaded with a silver blue or an Astra Green."
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"Gillette Tech."
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"A good starter safety razor would be the King C Gillette."
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#4

Leaf

4.7
(18)
"Leaf all day long. Best razor for the dome."
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"Leaf razor. i was a bit sceptical as many people were recommending it and i honestly thought they were paid shills."
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"I also use a Leaf Razor to shave my head daily."
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"3 blade Leaf is the answer for head shaves."
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"Leaf shave does a one pass BBS shave for me once you learn how to use it."
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"I bounce back-and-forth between the leaf shave and the leaf thorn razor."
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"Another vote for the Leaf for head shaves. Best way to head shave I have found."
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"Leaf Shave. Smoothest head shave you’ll get."
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"For sure I will try out Leaf razor"
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"Leaf razor all day long. Best investment ever for head shaving."
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#5

Henson

4.8
(16)
"Hands down. Henson AL13"
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"You can't go wrong with the Henson."
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"I started with a henson, moved to a Razorock Gamechanger .76, and now with an H&S N075."
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"Any of the Henson razors or even the Yates Precision Manufacturing Winning razor."
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"You absolutely can’t go wrong with a Henson."
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"I feel comfortable and safe shaving anywhere and everywhere with my Henson."
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"I swear by my Henson"
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"Henson. Precision milled to incredible tolerances, it has a very small blade gap and is renowned for being an incredibly mild shave."
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"I buy so many razors but end up going back to my Henson."
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"Henson mild, Merkur 34C, RazoRock Game Changer .68, or a Timeless Razors Aluminum ALBS45 would all be great choices for sensitive skin."
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#6

Rockwell

4.6
(13)
"I always recommend the Rockwell 6C or 6S safety razor. Close, smooth and comfortable."
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"Look into Rockwell 6C. It's adjustable so you can try different settings."
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"Best Beginner Razor IMO is the Rockwell 6S."
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"Rockwell 6C without a doubt."
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"I'd recommend the Rockwell 6C, it goes for $60 and comes with adjustable plates."
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"I always recommend the Rockwell 6C or 6S."
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"I always recommend the Rockwell 6C or 6S."
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"I’ve been very happy with my Rockwell 6C. It’s a well built and flexible razor."
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"Been using the Rockwell 6C, either the 3 or 4 plate and have been getting decent shaves."
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"I found the Rockwell 6s plate 1 to be safer than the Henson."
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#7

Razorock

4.5
(8)
"Razorock Gamechanger either .76 or .84 or the Merkur 37C. Both are phenomenal double edge razors."
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"Game changer .76. ~guy who shaves 5 days a week and has sensitive skin."
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"I recommend the Razorock Game Changer .68 razor."
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"I use a Razorock SLOC and I absolutely love it."
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"Razorock Gamechanger 1.05-P, iKon Tek"
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"I have enjoyed head shaving with the (aluminum) Razorock Hawk."
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"Best head shaving razor for me is one of the following; the Razorock lupo .72 open comb."
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"Razorock gamechanger is my go to."
#8

Panasonic

4.4
(7)
"Panasonic Arc 5, get it while its on sale on Amazon."
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"Panasonic has some of the best wet/dry electric razors."
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"I've had my Panasonic ARC5, made in Japan for 5+ years and no issues."
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"I have very much enjoyed my Panasonic Arc 6 so far."
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"Panasonic Arc shaver"
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"Panasonic Arc 4 or Arc 5, should be around $100 on sale."
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"Top contenders were I think Panasonic and Bra."
#9

Braun

4.8
(5)
"Had mine since 2017 and it's still going strong."
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"The new Braun lured me away."
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"Best electric razor in the store is the Braun Series 9."
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"I'd recommend the Braun Sport Series 9."
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"I decided to buy a Braun series 5 and I'm happy with it."
#10

Schick

4.0
(5)
"I get the Schick Quattro 4."
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"I also like using my Schick injector when I have more time."
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"Twin blade fixed. With cleaning tab between the blades."
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"Shick Extreme 3 - flexible and decent shave if you must do without your DE."
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"I recommend trying a Schick Hydro Silk 5 Razor or the Gillette Venus Extra Smooth."
#11

Mühle

4.5
(4)
"The best single-pass razor of my experience (nearly four decades of DE shaving) was an original-issue (2011) Mühle R41."
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"Works like a miracle even with little longer hair."
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"Mühle Rocca, Mühle R41 stainless steel, Merkur 37c or 39c, Merkur Progress,Merkur Futur..."
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"Mühle R89. Can't get any friendlier than this."
#12

Pearl

4.0
(4)
"Pearl flexi ! It's an adjustable razor."
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"Pearl L55 closed comb."
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"Pearl L55 should do the job."
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"Pearl L-55 Can't go wrong :) "
#13

Andis

4.7
(3)
"The razor that gives me the closest shave I've ever had is also the cheapest. It's the Andis 17205."
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"The closest shave I've ever had is also the cheapest. It's the Andis 17205."
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"Andis TS2 foil shaver gets it nice and smooth without the irritation of a razor."
#14

Romer 7

4.3
(3)
"Romer 7 Virgo. Easy to use, efficient, and cheaply available."
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"Buy romer 7 Virgo 3. The colour is too good."
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"Pearl L55 CC and OC Romer 7 Viceroy."
#15

Philips Bodygroom 3000

10.0
(1)
"I've been using the Philips Bodygroom 3000 series recently and gave it a test run around the 🕳️ and give it a 10/10."
#16

HeadBlade

5.0
(2)
"I’ve been a Head Blade user for 10 years. Can’t possibly think that anything could be better."
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"I got a Head Blade last week and I love it."
#17

Manscaped

5.0
(2)
"Manscaped ceramic razor is nuts! No cuts you can jam it in to your balls and get no cuts."
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"I just recently bought a Manscaped Chairman Pro. It is easily the best electric razor I have ever used."
#18

Philips OneBlade

4.5
(2)
"I've been looking around for ages, and so far I have settled with Philips OneBlade."
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"I like the Philips One Blade, although you still should go slow."
#19

Wilkinson Sword

4.5
(2)
"Wilkinson Sword Classic. Cheap as hell and you'd need to be a magician to cut yourself without trying."
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"I would recommend cheap stuff. Wilkinson Sword Classic plastic is 5-6$ on Amazon."
#20

Proof

4.5
(2)
"The best shave I've gotten is with a Proof razor."
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"Try the Proof razor with Derby blades."
#21

Blackland

4.5
(2)
"Here's are a couple of serious, efficient choices; Blackland Blackbird SB or the Fatip Lo Storto slant."
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"Blackland Blackbird (standard safety bar plate)"
#22

King C Gillette

4.0
(2)
"The King C. Gillette provides a mild, clean and smooth shave for me."
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"I've used the King C Gillette razor for my armpits and it was good."
#23

Merkur 15C

4.0
(2)
"Merkur 15c Mild and very safe. Cuts Close but not too close."
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"I use a Merkur 15c. It's really mild, I don't think mine has ever drawn blood."
#24

Muhle

4.0
(2)
"I quite like it as a newbie to wetshaving, I find it very forgiving."
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"A good start for him"
#25

Supply

4.0
(2)
"I use Supply, which I think is pretty similar to Henson based on their ads."
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"Supply SE - has a fin that helps prevent nicks."
#26

Edwin Jagger

4.0
(2)
"I have fairly sensitive skin and BIC Super Chrome blades work great for me. Very sharp and comfortable."
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"I like the Edwin Jagger DE89 as being midway between mild and aggressive."
#27

Dollar Shave Club

4.0
(2)
"Dollar shave club works great and it’s cheap"
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"The dollar shave club razors are really good quality."
#28

BiC

4.0
(2)
"Bic Metal is the way to go if you're not checking a bag."
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"I’ve always have good times with BiC Metals."
#29

Lord

4.0
(2)
"I'd suggest getting a cheapo Lord L5 and L6 before wasting more money on overhyped high-end razors."
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"Lord L6. Great beginner mild razor."
#30

Yates

5.0
(1)
"I shave every other day with a Yates 921-H. It’s amazing for me."
#31

Pristine

5.0
(1)
"The mildest razor I have used (and I have used around 17)"
#32

Rockwell 6C

5.0
(1)
"I use a Rockwell 6c for head shaving and it works really well."
#33

Schick G1

5.0
(1)
"My favorite razors for head shaves (in order) are vintage Schick G1, Henson Mild and Merkur 34c."
#34

Braun M60

5.0
(1)
"Braun m60, or series 5 combined with shave soap. two of the smoothest electrics I’ve had."
#35

Rockwell T2

5.0
(1)
"Rockwell T2 which has an adjustable blade."
#36

Henson Medium

5.0
(1)
"I've switched to the Henson Medium. It's quick and super safe."
#37

BaBylissPRO

5.0
(1)
"Probably not sold at Costco, but the BaBylissPRO is hands down the best electric foil razor I’ve ever used."
#38

Braun Series 9

5.0
(1)
"Best electric razor in the store is the Braun Series 9."
#39

Sentinel

5.0
(1)
"Both excellent razors. If daily one pass would recommend the sentinel."
#40

Aylsworth

5.0
(1)
"Aylsworth Apex SS, plus plate. Will absolutely mow through growth."
#41

Women's Razor

5.0
(1)
"Use a woman’s razor. They’re designed for those sensitive spots."
#42

Coles

5.0
(1)
"I have used the Coles brand Smooth 5 razor for like 3 or 4 years."
#43

Max-T

5.0
(1)
"The best bang for the buck is the Max-T razor for $38.99 from Amazon."
#44

APShaveCo

5.0
(1)
"They are a single blade razor cartridges that are compatible with a Gillette Fusion handle."
#45

Fatip

5.0
(1)
"I get an irritation-free head shave every time I pick that bad boy up."
#46

Parker

5.0
(1)
"My pick is the Parker 91r. I started off with it and it is still the only razor I shave with."
#47

Philips Norelco

5.0
(1)
"Ultimate beard trimmer….no stupid guards to carry around."
#48

Ikon

4.0
(1)
"Ikon tech."
#49

Karve

4.0
(1)
"Currently a Karve Overlander or a Yates Winning."
#50

Gamechanger

4.0
(1)
"Gamechanger 84p open comb, muhle r41, any fatip."
#51

One Blade

4.0
(1)
"I use 'one blade' for cutting remaining hairs on my legs."
#52

Yaqi Tile

4.0
(1)
"I use the Chinese copy of them, the Yaqi tile. It's great."
#53

Harry's 5 Blade

4.0
(1)
"Try the Harry’s 5 blade."
#54

Twig

4.0
(1)
"I use the Twig razor, Merkur 34C, and Henson AL13 interchangeably."
#55

Braun Series

4.0
(1)
"I have and like the Braun Series shaver."
#56

Adjustable Balli

4.0
(1)
"The $10 adjustable balli razor shaves my head the best."
#57

Yates Merica

4.0
(1)
"It's a nice daily driver kind of razor and has excellent clamping."
#58

Yaqi Aggressive Top Slant

4.0
(1)
"The Slant is aggressive and great for 1 pass daily shaves."
#59

Merkur Futur

4.0
(1)
"Merkur futur. I don't know if it's the best because I have never used anything else."
#60

Remington

4.0
(1)
"I'm very happy with it so far."
#61

King C. Gillette

4.0
(1)
"King C Gillette. This was and still is my first razor that I use."
#62

Vintage Razor

4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend a restored vintage razor."
#63

Griffiths Shaving Goods

4.0
(1)
"Look at the new razors Matt at Griffiths Shaving Goods has listed."
#64

Safety Razor

4.0
(1)
"Try safety razor and a variety pack of blades."
#65

Single-Blade Safety Razor

4.0
(1)
"I would recommend a single-blade safety razor."
#66

Pitbull

4.0
(1)
"A lot of people swear by pitbull skull shaver."
#67

Arko

4.0
(1)
"I love the arko shaving stick but it doesnt work well with me."
#68

Standard

4.0
(1)
"The standard razor is the goat imho."
#69

Feather

4.0
(1)
"Maybe the Feather Popular? I think they sell it at Pasteur Pharmacy."
#70

Aldi

4.0
(1)
"I buy Aldi's 6-blade shaving razor for men."
#71

Equate

4.0
(1)
"Equate 5 blade."
#72

Romer

4.0
(1)
"If you want to get started, the below are your best bet: Romer 7 el dorado hybrid razor."
#73

Bombay Shaving Company

4.0
(1)
"It comes with a mild plate (too mild) and aggressive plate (balanced in aggression)."
#74

Rolason

4.0
(1)
"In your range, the Rolason LG94 is very good!"
#75

Defender

4.0
(1)
"Check out Defender razors. They’re inexpensive and they’re really good above and below for sensitive skin."
#76

Weishi

3.0
(1)
"I use a Weishi, give or take $20, but different blades will also play a role in how your skin reacts."
#77

Wahl

3.0
(1)
"I use a Wahl Balding clipper. Please don't hate me. 😅"

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