Best razors on Reddit

145 reviews from r/wicked_edge, r/hygiene, r/feminineboys and 16 more subreddits

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Gillette

4.5

(23)

"Designed specifically for sensitive skin, this razor has"

"I use Gillette bikini razor it's the only one that doesn't cause rashes and itch to my skin."

"Gillette Venus Embrace: This razor has five blades and a pivoting head for a close shave."

"It gives a great close shave without leaving behind shaving bumps."

"Gillette mens razors work better for me."

"I use a Gillette Mach3+ and it's great!"

"The vintage Gillette Super Adjustable is a great investment for adjustable shaving."

"Excellent for travel."

"Try a Sensor 3, Gillette Guard, or Schick Stubble Eraser."

"The Gillette Fusion 5 provides a super close shave, especially effective for thick facial hair."

Henson

4.0

(15)

"The Henson is a great razor to start with if you don’t want to invest a lot in shaving technique since the angle is set and it’s very hard to cut yourself with."

"Henson makes a good double blade razor. Expensive up front but blades be cheap."

"Henson Razors are mentioned as a good option."

"Henson is good for those afraid of getting cut."

"Henson is a good starting razor, especially with Nacets and Feathers."

"I like it, but I've since moved on to a Game Changer."

"I have yet to cut myself shaving at all, so I wouldn't say that the Henson is necessary for a blood-free shave."

"The Henson is a really good safety razor, first or otherwise."

"It's hard to beat a Henson."

"The Henson AL13 is aluminum."

Merkur

4.8

(12)

"Double edge-Merkur 34,Mühle R89(40-50$)..."

"Ubercool Merkur Progress adjustable (50-60$)..."

"The benefit of a safety razor is control and cost. The blades are really cheap to replace, so you can keep them sharp and fresh without fretting over budget."

"The Merkur 23C is a mild and easy-to-use razor, perfect for beginners."

"The Merkur 25C is an open comb razor that looks intimidating but is very mild."

"I like the Merkur 34, because of the handle length. It balances out to be a nice, clean shave."

"The Merkur 37c slant can take off a week’s growth with ease and is such a smooth comfortable razor."

"Bought my daughter a smaller merkur with the short handle. She was using mine and not changing the blade!"

"I find this works very well for my legs, giving me a good shave that doesn't irritate my skin."

"Merkur is recommended by many for a better shaving experience."

Leaf

4.7

(10)

"The Leaf Razor is AMAZING with a flexible head and uses cheap safety razor blades."

"The razor itself is an investment but you save tons of money by not buying expensive cartridges."

"I really like my Leaf razor"

"They’re just amazing!!!"

"My wife loves using the Leaf Razor for its smooth shave."

"The Leaf head shaver is 100% better than my DE razor, providing a smooth shave with no irritation in less than 5 minutes."

"Highly recommended for those looking for a new SE razor."

"Leaf Twig, Parker adjustable injector."

"The bundle is $140 but worth it for the long-term savings and zero plastic waste."

"Great option if you want to go for a single edge."

Rockwell

4.7

(9)

"Rockwell 6c with the Black Friday deal, my favorite modern razor."

"I ended up switching to an adjustable safety razor, which lets you change the blade exposure."

"The blades are cheap and provide a great shave with no irritation."

"Highly recommend Rockwell 6c with various blades and Proraso products."

"It works so well for me that I have not purchased another razor since."

"How about a rockwell 6s or t2 ss?"

"Rockwell razors are also highly recommended."

"Great adjustable options for beginners, allowing for safe low settings."

"The Rockwell 6S is also a great starter since you can increase the aggressiveness as your technique gets better."

Safety Razor

4.3

(9)

"You apply no pressure and it works"

"I use a safety razor and I'm happy with the results"

"Yes…great razor for your first time."

"I switched to a *safety razor*. For me, the key was finding a single-blade option."

"Just get a good safety razor or a good clipper , makes the job a helluva lot easier"

"Safety razor, any kind. Keep it clean."

"I would recommend a safety razor."

"I mostly use a safety razor, and the smoothest shave comes from hitting a second or third angle on a second pass."

"Its a fantastic razor and even though its a "newbie" razor I go back to it more often."

Schick

4.7

(6)

"Plain old Schick Hydro 5 blades provide the smoothest shave."

"I have a Schick Adjustable I like."

"It never causes ingrown hairs or irritation!"

"I always use Men’s 5 Blade razors. Anything else just doesn’t do a good job, and causes irritation."

"I find the Schick Intuition razors gentler than most."

"I also use Schick Intuition."

Philips

4.8

(5)

"I use an electric trimmer, gets very close and doesn’t leave spiky hairs!"

"The results are like you’ve done a 2nd pass against the grain with a cartridge razor, but without all the wet hassle."

"Foil razor is by far the best tool for thick beard."

"I really like the phillips one blade. It's great if you don't know what you're doing."

"Get an electric trimmer from Phillips that men use. No pink tax and they’re actually good."

Astra

4.0

(5)

"You can get 100 blades for $8.37, which is only $0.08 a blade. Using a new blade for every shave saves money."

"Astra Platinum (Greens) blades are quite popular."

"Astra Platinums are a great choice for blades."

"Astra blades are a great starting point for new shavers."

"The first 2 blades were really unpleasant, but the 3rd-5th blades were kinda nice."

#10

Razorock

4.5

(4)

"Razorock Game Changer 0.84 open comb. Just used it on 6 days growth and it mowed it down no problem."

"The Lupo is really awesome, and I can't recommend it enough."

"Many of Razorock's machined razors cover the blade tabs. Lupo, MJ-90 & Baby Smooth, for example."

#11

Yaqi

4.0

(3)

"I'd go with the Yaqi Mellon head... If you're looking for a really mild option get a Merkur OC."

"The Yaqi DOC (aka Mellon) in Zamak is a nice, mild open comb option."

"Yaqi single edge (uses half DE) - Katana or just buy the head."

#12

Billie Razor

5.0

(2)

"Billie or flamingo razor"

"I have been using billie for years after much trial and error!"

#13

Feather

5.0

(2)

"Consider a Feather Popular if you're seeking a mild razor for shaving every 2 days or so."

"So many razor brands. Consider feather, Astra, Personna."

#14

Bic

5.0

(2)

"For a close shave without breaking the bank, try a safety razor or even some good ol’ disposable ones like Bic Soleil. They’re cheap and get the job done!"

"I have SUPER sensitive skin, and I can only use Bic Soleil razors."

#15

Venus

3.3

2.3

(3)

"I would totally get another futur and I always recommend them when the topic comes up."

"I’ve purchased about 30 razors and only really disliked one — the Futur."

"I would avoid the Futur if I were you. It was pretty much unusable for me."

#22

oknife

3.5

4.0

(1)

"I stick with a manual cartridge razor (the Harry’s Truman Razor), which has worked well for me."

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