Razors reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 188 Reddit reviews across 25 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Razors brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/wicked_edge, r/shaving, r/hygiene, r/MtF, r/AskIreland. Top-rated brands include Henson (4.3/5), Gillette (3.8/5), Merkur (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews188
Subreddits25
Posts46
Brands51
Products81
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#1
Henson
4.3
(22)
"I’ve got the Henson razor and it is great for someone who is new to shaving with a safety razor."
"I suggest the Henson AL-13 (mild version)."
"I’d recommend either a Henson due to its fixed shaving angle or something like a Proof razor."
"If it’s available where you’re at, id look into Henson."
"You can't find a better beginning razor than this one."
"Great performance and durability."
"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."
"My Henson medium and my Rex Konsul can."
"There is even a company that sponsors YouTube videos. Henson or something like that."
"Henson al13"
#2
Gillette
3.8
(20)
"It was a total game-changer. No irritation, no problems!"
"Designed specifically for sensitive skin, this razor has"
"A Gillette Tech is a solid choice for durability and performance."
"I like the Mach 3 turbos."
"Gillette skin guard for my first shave of a drill weekend for AT"
"For me, I prefer Mach 3 first or Blue 3 as second."
"My favorites are the three bladed ones from Gillette and Schick. I believe that’s the Mach 3 and Sensor 3."
"My top picks are : Gillette Mach 3, Blue 3, Guard. Bic Sensitive 1."
"Gillette Pro Labs for me…..Braun Series 3 Proskin as well….."
"As far as cartridge razors go, my opinion is Mach 3 is the pinnacle and everything that has come after has either been a poor imitation or a money grab."
#3
Merkur
4.7
(15)
"Merkur or muhle r89 are super mild and forgiving.they also somewhat cheap razors."
"A Merkur 34c or a Muhle R89 would be a great starter razor."
"The Merkur 34C and Muhle R89."
"Since you're in the EU I'd recommend a Merkur 34c."
"I have a merkur futur and I love it!! It also isn’t too expensive at around $80."
"The Merkur Futur will definitely mow it down with ease and won't clog."
"Double edge-Merkur 34,Mühle R89(40-50$)..."
"Ubercool Merkur Progress adjustable (50-60$)..."
"The Merkur 23C is a mild and easy-to-use razor, perfect for beginners."
"The Merkur 37c slant can take off a week’s growth with ease and is such a smooth comfortable razor."
#4
Safety Razor
4.5
(13)
"I use a safety razor. Once you get the hang of it, you don't get any ingrown hairs or irritation."
"I use a safety razor and then go in with an eyebrow razor to get the more difficult hairs."
"The best razor was a safety razor."
"Found that using a safety razor gave me a closer and smoother shave."
"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."
#5
Rockwell
4.8
(12)
"Rockwell 6c .Gives you options to change aggressiveness."
"Rockwell 6c if u want budget friendly but go for the 6s if u want that ss goodness."
"I like the Rockwell 6S for its weight, versatility and look."
"Rockwell 6S on plate 4 with a voshkod blade."
"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."
"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 6S."
#6
Muhle
4.5
(11)
"Muhle Double Edge Safety razor. Sample pack of different blades - different blades suite different people."
"Second this I've had my muhle for the last 5 years. Will never go back."
"Double edge safety razor. I use a Muhle."
"The Mühle R89 that I bought is very user friendly."
"Love the R89."
"Love the R41."
"Go with the Muhle R89 if you’re just starting out. That’s also a good one too if you want to shave every day."
"The most aggressive, and therefore most effective razor I have is the Muhle R41 GS."
"I really like the Muhle R41, it's one of the most aggressive and effective."
"Muhle R41 is widely regarded as a very aggressive razor with a very good build quality."
#7
Philips
4.8
(9)
"I use philip trimmer and it's perfect."
"Philips trimmer is great though and men’s gilette presto razors."
"It comes with guards, multiple blades, and offers a super smooth shave."
"It’s an absolute lifesaver for someone prone to ingrown hairs like me."
"I use an electric trimmer, gets very close and doesn’t leave spiky hairs!"
"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."
"I'm using philips razor."
"Get an electric trimmer from Phillips that men use. No pink tax and they’re actually good."
#8
Leaf
4.8
(8)
"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."
"Highly recommended for those looking for a new SE razor."
"Take a look at the Leaf 3-blade pivot razor. Better shave than disposables and much less expensive in the long run."
"Leaf Twig, Parker adjustable injector."
#9
Razorock
4.5
(6)
"Razorock Game Changer 0.84 open comb. Just used it on 6 days growth and it mowed it down no problem."
"I love my Razorock German 37 closed comb slant razor for cutting tough stubble."
"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."
"Many of Razorock's machined razors cover the blade tabs. Lupo, MJ-90 & Baby Smooth, for example."
"Many of Razorock's machined razors cover the blade tabs. Lupo, MJ-90 & Baby Smooth, for example."
#10
Philips Norelco
4.8
(5)
"For ait, Philips norelco oneblade. Electric razor"
"All Phillips OneBlade devices work with the same heads/blade cartridges. Ive bought mine maybe like 7 or 8 years ago and it’s still going strong."
"Another vote here for the oneblade, it's the best electric razor ever."
"What worked well for me is the Phillips OneBlade razor. It shaves almost as close to the the skin as e.g. safety razors but it causes no rashes, doesn't hurt and it doesn't have a blade."
"Philips/Norelco Bodygroom for my legs/body"
#11
Harry's
4.4
(5)
"I use Dove soap to lather and Harry's razor's to shave. Best razor I've ever owned."
"The Harry’s is really the best for economy and precision shaving. Shaving in the shower with warm skin and open follicles enhances the experience."
"Harry’s."
"Electric trimmers are faster and easier to use, while Harry's razors provide a closer shave."
"I liked it."
#12
Bic
4.8
(4)
"Bic single bladed ones are the best"
"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."
"I personally use bic disposable shaving razors. they're ultra cheap, and just about every store has them."
#13
Supply
4.7
(3)
"I have switched to the Supply razer for when I'm on military time, it's nice and easy and it's reduced the amount of razor burn."
"The Supply SE is one of my favorites for head shaves."
"SUPPLY Razors for repeated daily shaving. They're single blades and are the least irritating"
#14
Yaqi
3.7
(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 has many highly aggressive razors. The sentinal 1.5 is extremely aggressive to the point of dangerous."
#15
Panasonic
3.7
(3)
"I use a Panasonic Arc 5 for my face"
"I can heartily recommend the Panasonic ES-RF31."
"It has three floating blades and a pivoting head, which helps follow the contours of your body."
#16
Billie Razor
5.0
(2)
"Billie or flamingo razor"
"I have been using billie for years after much trial and error!"
#17
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."
#18
Single Blade Razor
5.0
(2)
"I use a single blade razor, gets the cleanest shave for me with no ingrowns :D"
"But man, once I changed to a single blade razor (the cheapest you can get) and used Tend Skin solution after shaving, my results were phenomenal."
#19
Dollar Shave Club
4.5
(2)
"Really affordable and they last forever."
"I like the dollar shave club ones."
#20
Blackland
4.5
(2)
"The Black land blackbird is outstanding."
"Other effective, but significantly smoother and more comfortable razors are the Blackbird."
#21
Milwaukee
4.5
(2)
"The Milwaukee Fastback is durable and lasts forever, making it a great choice for cutting tasks."
"Milwaukee makes a nice, cheap, flip out utility knife that would accept your free blades."
#22
Zomchi
4.5
(2)
"Way cheaper in the long run and better for your skin and the environment."
"I've switched to using a safety razor and I like it. Super cheap, you just replace the blade as needed."
#23
Philips OneBlade
4.5
(2)
"I am using the philips one blade, i would reconmend this one 🥰👍"
"Philips one blade."
#24
Double Edge Safety Razor
4.0
(2)
"I find the actual blade makes a bigger difference than the handle."
"I started using a double edge safety razor and it’s been waaaay better for my skin."
#25
Futur
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."
#26
oknife
3.5
(2)
"My son loves the Oknife; it's perfect for his electrician studies."
"The oknife is a nice piece, but it’s a tad small and blade swaps aren’t quick."
#27
Venus
3.0
(2)
"Venus"
"The Venus razor doesn't compare to men's razors; the industry is cheating women out of good razors."
#28
Surgical Steel
5.0
(1)
"Surgical steel is amazing, clean shave, and super gentle on the skin."
#29
Merkur Futur
5.0
(1)
"If you are looking at adjustable, give the Merkur Futur a look👍"
#30
Tatara Adjustable
5.0
(1)
"The Tatara adjustable gradually adjusts both gap and blade exposure (and with no springs)"
#31
Safety Razors
5.0
(1)
"Safety razors are unbeatable I think. Haven't looked back for many years now."
#32
Baili
5.0
(1)
"The Baili BD176 is the perfect choice. It's a three-piece alloy razor that can be found very inexpensively."
#33
Edwin Jagger
5.0
(1)
"$30 on a Edwin Jagger DE89, $20 for a 100 pack of blades. I do a similar combo and use Barbasol shaving cream and my shaves are still a lot better than what I get with a cartridge."
#34
Dovo
5.0
(1)
"Straight razor-Dovo,Böker entry straight razors(100-150€/$)..."
#35
Mühle
5.0
(1)
"Double edge-Merkur 34,Mühle R89(40-50$)..."
#36
Wilkinson
5.0
(1)
"I use the Wilkinson disposable razors. The ones with the green stripe next to the blades. Been using them for about 20 years."
#37
Braun
5.0
(1)
"I found that *electric razors with flexible heads* worked best for me."
#38
Lambda
4.0
(1)
"Other effective, but significantly smoother and more comfortable razors are the Lambda Ares."
#39
Timeless
4.0
(1)
"If we’re looking for something that’s aggressive/effective, then I recommend the Timeless bronze .78 OC - but only if you’re experienced with safety razors."
#40
Aldi
4.0
(1)
"Aldi cartridge ones when I’m travelling via a plane. Find absolutely no difference from Gillette."
#41
Game Changer
4.0
(1)
"Other effective, but significantly smoother and more comfortable razors are the Game Changer 1.05."
#42
Manscaped
4.0
(1)
"For electric depending on the length of hair manscapped or a foil electric razor."
#43
L'Essor
4.0
(1)
"L'Essor Le Supreme is a vintage adjustable that'll open so wide, you could shave a year off!"
#44
LeCoq
4.0
(1)
"LeCoq License Palmer is a vintage adjustable that'll open so wide, you could shave a year off!"
#45
7 O'Clock
4.0
(1)
"There's the 7 o'clock pII that you can find on Amazon and eBay. It's a Gillette Trac II reproduction."
#46
Gem
4.0
(1)
"Gem PTFE."
#47
Lidl
4.0
(1)
"I find the Lidl ones to be just as good."
#48
Ikon
4.0
(1)
"If you’re looking for aggressive, Ikon Slant is up there."
#49
Shavette
4.0
(1)
"A shavette would be a nice compromise as you get the str8 experience without having to hone/strop the blade regularly."
#50
Harry’s
4.0
(1)
"I stick with a manual cartridge razor (the Harry’s Truman Razor), which has worked well for me."
#51
Single-Blade Razor
4.0
(1)
"Single-blade razors (like double-edged safety razors) give me a much cleaner shave."
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