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Best of

Razors

The best razors, ranked by the community. Tap the arrow to upvote — the most-upvoted rise to the top.

1 G Gillette Fusion5 ProGlide Gillette · Cartridge · £12

Five anti-friction blades and a precision trimmer — the benchmark close, comfortable cartridge shave.

2 H Harry’s Truman Harry's · Cartridge · £8

German-engineered five-blade cartridges at a subscription-friendly price; a strong Gillette challenger.

3 M Mühle R89 Safety Razor Mühle · Safety Razor · £40

Classic closed-comb double-edge razor — a cheap-per-shave, low-waste favourite of wet-shavers.

4 G Gillette Mach3 Gillette · Cartridge · £9

The enduring three-blade workhorse — widely available, dependable and inexpensive to refill.

5 B Bic Sensitive 3 (Disposable) Bic · Disposable · £4

Triple-blade disposables that punch above their price — great for travel and gym bags.

6 P Philips OneBlade Philips · Electric · £30

Hybrid electric that trims, edges and shaves any length without nicking — a versatile crowd-pleaser.

7 B Braun Series 9 Pro Braun · Electric · £280

Premium foil shaver with multiple cutting elements for the closest electric shave on thick beards.

8 P Panasonic Arc5 Panasonic · Electric · £180

Five-blade foil shaver with a fast linear motor — close and comfortable, wet or dry.

9 E Edwin Jagger DE89 Edwin Jagger · Safety Razor · £30

Beautifully balanced entry-level safety razor, ideal for those switching from cartridges.

10 W Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5 Wilkinson Sword · Cartridge · £8

Five blades with a hydrating gel reservoir to reduce irritation — a value high-street pick.

11 G Gillette Venus Smooth Gillette · Cartridge · £9

Three-blade razor with a moisture ribbon designed for a smooth, close women’s shave.

12 E Estrid Razor Estrid · Cartridge · £10

Five-blade vegan razor on a refill subscription, popular for sensitive skin and sleek design.