Shaver reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 198 Reddit reviews across 36 subreddits and 71 posts to rank the best Shaver brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/shaving, r/bald, r/BuyItForLife, r/HairRemove, r/AustralianMFA. Top-rated brands include Braun (4.4/5), Philips (4.1/5), Panasonic (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews198
Subreddits36
Posts71
Brands49
Products78
198 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
Braun
4.4
(37)
"I like my Braun Series 9, especially since I fitted a Pro replacement head."
"Braun series 9 and it works wonders for me"
"Braun gets my thumbs-up. Very smooth, easy to use, and cleaning’s a breeze."
"Braun Series 9 Pro+. It gives a way better shave than the Philips S9000 Prestige."
"The best foil shaver on the market is the Braun series 9."
"Braun Series 7 is excellent for sensitive skin."
"Go with the Braun Series 7 if you want something easy and gentle on sensitive skin."
"The series 9 is the top end Braun."
"Is arguably the best electric shaver for a fast and efficient shave."
"I’m looking to upgrade from the OneBlade to something with broader coverage."
#2
Philips
4.1
(28)
"Try the Phillips Series 5000 Waterproof Body Groomer. It the best one for safety."
"Strong battery still."
"Ito ang gamit ng asawa ko, nabili ko ito last year, until now matibay parin."
"Maganda daw sabi niya, oa pa sya magreact nung first time nya gamitin."
"Phillips is top notch."
"Highly recommended."
"[Philips 5000 series]"
"Now I’m using the Phillips 5000 series and love it."
"Phillips One Blade."
"Philips one blade !! The best electric one."
#3
Panasonic
4.2
(15)
"After a month with the Panasonic 6 it's honestly amazing"
"Panasonic Arc6. Followed by Braun series 9 Pro+"
"Panasonic arc 5"
"I used the Panasonic ARC5 Electric Razor."
"I have had my Panasonic Arc-4 for 13 years so far."
"The Panasonic Arc5 shaves closer, but it takes more effort to keep it clean and in good shape."
"I’m on my second Arc5. For daily use when I’m lazy and dry shave I’d give it 8/10."
"Get the Panasonic Arc 5, I've heard a lot of good things about it."
"Panasonic Arc 5 or Philips Series 9."
"The Panasonic Arc 5 performs quite well."
#4
Henson
4.6
(12)
"Hanson makes a great razor. I get 8 or more shaves out of one blade."
"Henson razor. They give you blades that are quite good."
"I’m a big fan of my hensen safety razor."
"The Henson is very mild and with a proper shave soap is drama free."
"Quality shave soap, shave brush, and after shave."
"The Henson AL13+ (aka, “the mild one”; the one that everyone sells) is probably your best bet."
"I trust the Henson mild with my dangly bits and bobs."
"After using disposable razors for most of my adult life I bought a Henson Shaving safety razor."
"Henson AL13 with a Nacet blade."
"I've changed to the Henson Medium for shaving my head."
#5
Pitbull
4.5
(8)
"The pitbull works great for me."
"I love my Pitbull."
"I love my Pit Bull."
"Pitbull ftw, got the gold one a few weeks ago."
"Hows the pit bull shaver holding up?"
"Looking forward to trying it out."
"Pitbull gold is better."
"If foil is more your jam and you need it to be just like a razor than Braun s5 is worth checking out."
#6
Safety Razor
5.0
(7)
"I highly recommend a safety razor, it is easy to use and always gives me a close shave."
"A good quality safety razor and a variety pack of blades."
"Get a safety razor, $12 of blades lasts me years."
"I'd recommend considering a safety razor."
"Moving to a safety razors saves so much money and gives an amazing shave."
"A safety razor and a variety pack of blades."
"Get a safety razor. Less than $.50/blade and solve a lot of problems."
#7
Philips Norelco
4.9
(7)
"The phillips one blade is the best. inexpensive and you can control it easily."
"I love it."
"It shaves both body and face without any irritation."
"Get the One Blade."
"It's great for EVERYWHERE."
"Philips One Blade."
"Philips Norelco Bodygroom."
#8
Norelco
4.4
(7)
"Anything else will cut you."
"They have intimate specific blades with protection if he’s looking to go bald or close to it."
"Phenomenal shave for just a simple electric razor."
"Is my favorite."
"Any of Norelco clippers will do."
"Any of Norelco clippers will do."
"I switched to one of those all in one things."
#9
Remington
4.5
(6)
"Bypass the need for charging and have full power all the time."
"Remington shortcut is my recommendation"
"I've been using mine daily for almost three years."
"For a budget-friendly option, the Remington Balder Pro is worth considering."
"I’ve been using the Remington Balder Pro for about a year now."
"I combine the Braun Pro Series 9 with the Remington Balder Pro."
#10
Wahl
3.9
(7)
"You'll have to buy an 0.5 guard separately."
"Got a wahl one as a gift, it was about $100 at the time? Still does a good job years on."
"Wahl clippers are pretty solid - since you have a beard, get good ones."
"Most people recommend animal-fur/grooming shavers. Wahl and oster are often talked about as far as brand."
"Wahl Shaver Shaper."
"I’d get a cheap set of clippers if you want something just for your head."
"If you don’t mind having a bit of hair get some Whal clippers."
#11
Freebird
3.4
(5)
"I use the Freebird and I really like it."
"It’s cheap and works great!"
"They are inexpensive, water proof, zero nicks, easy to use."
"I love the freebird."
"I enjoyed it for like a month and then it stopped shaving well."
#12
Gillette
4.3
(4)
"Was designed to reduce ingrown hairs and irritation and does it well."
"Nothing, nothing will be a safety razor. Learn to use one and you will look forward to shaving."
"Gillette prostyler is quite good, but not as close."
"Gillette Venus Bikini Trimmer is just a blade with a guard."
#13
Harry's
4.7
(3)
"It was great. I still have the handle, and new blades come in the mail and were super sharp."
"Harry's are the best I have used so far."
"Years ago, when I was still going clean-shaven, I invested in a harry's shave kit."
#14
Skull Shaver
3.5
(4)
"I picked up the Skull Shaver Pit Bull Platinum series when it was on sale."
"Skull Shaver? 😉"
"For me, the Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold has been a mixed bag."
"I had terrible razor burn from my skullshaver."
#15
Babyliss
4.3
(3)
"Babyliss foils generally are unmatched!"
"I'd go with anything babyliss."
"I hear great things about the Babyliss shavers."
#16
Philips OneBlade
3.7
(3)
"Phillips one blade is great for trimming facial hair depending on the length you have."
"I will second Philips one blade. “Almost” accident proof lol."
"A foil razor can't shave week long beards."
#17
Manscaped
3.7
(3)
"This shaver features five rotary blade heads on a curved pad."
"I've been using it for years."
"My 4.0 died on me after having it two years."
#18
Andis
5.0
(2)
"Use that to shave your head first."
"Another amazing one is the cordless andis t-outliner."
#19
TrimsMen
5.0
(2)
"Highly recommend getting the TrimsMen ball buddy pro. Hands down the smoothest trimmer I have ever used."
"Cuts smoother, closer, and is cheaper!"
#20
Conair
5.0
(2)
"Can do every single inch of him and has built in guard with adjustable settings."
"I love my conair girlbomb!"
#21
Leaf
4.5
(2)
"The easiest blade to use is the leaf razor."
"Leaf Razor."
#22
FX3
4.5
(2)
"It’s wild how well it works."
"Probably the best foil shaver."
#23
Xiaomi
4.5
(2)
"Type c rechargeable narin sya for convenience at water resistant."
"Ok pa naman now nagagamit nila."
#24
Amazon
3.5
(2)
"Get a cheap one, see how you like before you make a big purchase."
"I just use the cheapest one i could find on amazon."
#25
BaByliss
5.0
(1)
#26
Maxgroom
5.0
(1)
"Is the best for you OP. Waterproof, low noise, safe, and super handy."
#27
BOLT
5.0
(1)
"Easy to use. No nicks or cuts."
#28
Rockwell
5.0
(1)
"Rockwell 6C. It's a $50 safety razor."
#29
SkullShaver
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using this particular shaver and have not cut my skin."
#30
Venus
5.0
(1)
"I use the Venus trimmer constantly, highly recommend."
#31
High Proof
5.0
(1)
"If theres any device for shaving your head its definitely it."
#32
Razorock
4.0
(1)
"No such thing as best one. But with that said I prefer slant razors."
#33
Clio
4.0
(1)
"Clio Palmperfect.. Available on Amazon and in Walmart."
#34
Muhle
4.0
(1)
"Muhle Companion razor and some blades of your choice."
#35
Battery or Rechargeable Trimmer
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend a battery or rechargeable trimmer with grades."
#36
Tend Skin
4.0
(1)
"For the razor bumps Tend Skin is your friend."
#37
ENCHEN
4.0
(1)
"It is close shave too"
#38
Leaf Shave
4.0
(1)
"The Leaf Shave multi blade razor is a nice transition from cartridge to DE blades."
#39
Merkur
4.0
(1)
"Something like a Merkur would work well and shouldn't break the bank."
#40
Electric Shaver
4.0
(1)
"A game changer I found is this electric shaver designed specifically for men's body and pubic area."
#41
Remington Balder Shaver
4.0
(1)
"I use a Remington balder shaver. Has replaceable heads that I replace once a year or so."
#42
Groomie Baldie Pro
4.0
(1)
"I got a Groomie baldie pro head shaver in February. It's still going strong."
#43
Conair Girlbomb
4.0
(1)
"I love my conair girlbomb!"
#44
Meridian
4.0
(1)
"The meridian is a decent trimmer and Ive had it for years."
#45
RENPHO
4.0
(1)
"It cuts hair to a length of less than a millimeter."
#46
Vacutrim
4.0
(1)
"The Vacutrum gets close enough to his skin but leaves light stubble."
#47
Balder Pro
4.0
(1)
"I use Balder Pro with a shaving cream."
#48
Panasonic ARC5
3.0
(1)
"My electric razor is a Panasonic ARC5. I really only use it when I'm in a hurry."
#49
Philips 7000 Series Rotary
3.0
(1)
"I just got the Philips 7000 series rotary and it’s damn expensive."
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