Gillette Women's Razor Blades, 130 g

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I quickly shaved my underarms without bothering to apply the Barbasol and the results were silky smooth. ALL RAZORS ARE NOT THE SAME, some razors are marketed as handmade but they are actually made overseas then resold as a premium shaving products.

But if you frequently shave parts of your body that require extra precision, such as the bikini line, you might have good luck with a Mach3 blade fixed on a Venus handle. The new blade is larger and therefore harder to maneuver into tight spaces, it has very little protective coating to guard against nicks and bleeding, and the pivoting hinge (which was supposed to be an improvement on the pre-2021 hinge design) feels stiffer than ever.When possible, the testers paired different heads with handles to see if there was an elusive, DIY-type of razor that could be a panacea for the armpit. To use them properly, safety razors also require a more precise technique—a learning curve that makes them less ideal for most people. And no matter where on the shaving spectrum you fall—from all-but-au-natural to full-body-baby-dolphin—it helps to have a sharp and effective razor that will lets you groom yourself as easily as possible. After crowning Gillette’s Venus Extra Smooth Swirl the best women’s razor (and its Mach3 Turbo the best men’s disposable razor), we reached out to the company’s experts to learn more about the design differences that go beyond the colors these razors come in. Turning off the personalised advertising setting won’t stop you from seeing Etsy ads, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive.

I wouldn’t say it gives me joy to use any razor, but the Original works exactly how I would expect,” one reported. But because one blade has the same workload as a multi-blade model, it will dull faster and take more passes to shave as closely. The results are a clean, smooth shave that’s easy to achieve if you don’t mind working more slowly in trickier spots. Billie claims to be eliminating the pink tax by pricing its razors the same as “men’s” razor subscriptions and half that of women’s shaving brands.With 3 sturdy blades made from impressively enhanced stainless steel, soft microfins and an ergonomic handle, the Mach3 offers great grip and control in a classic style. It also makes the Original more travel-friendly: It’s less likely to stick to the blade cover included with the razor. Our Best Overall razor feels luxurious on the skin and gives a close, smooth shave with five blades. Unlike the Gillette, it comes with a holder that suctions to the wall, but the accessory fell down over and over again throughout my shower, rendering it useless.

As with the Venus Original, you can swap in blades on the Swirl from any other Venus head and many heads from Gillette razors marketed to men. In a way, the Original’s aesthetic—functional, efficient, and inoffensive—distills why it’s our top pick. The handle feels weightier than others, which I attribute to Athena Club’s use of aluminum and fiberglass in place of the usual all-plastic handle.

Beyond whether you’ll purchase a razor designed for facial or body hair, the other major consideration is how many blades you want. If you shave any part of your body that’s not your face, a body or “women’s” razor is likely the best tool for the task.