Harry's Razor Blades Refills - Razors for Men - 8 Count

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I shave in the shower so my rather heavy beard is softened after my usual bath. I used the Harry’s razor with Noxzema shave cream which has a lot of lanolin in it. I knew from the the first pass that the razor wasn’t what I was looking for, it just didn’t cut closely. Four or five passes later I called it it quits, I had razor burn and detectable stubble, not near the close shave I had gotten with a Pro Fusion razor. I’m not one to necessarily pinch pennies, but I just want a good SMOOTH shave and Harry’s isn’t the one for me. When Gillette came out with this kind of thing in one of their blades, without properly identifying it, I actually opened a case with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. It didn’t go very far though because they seemed to want me to provide them with additional evidence and information, and I am not a research lab, I am just a guy who wanted to be able to shave safely. I didn’t pursue it. But the same complaint could be filed here.

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I abandoned it after the first WTG pass, and a small area of XTG. I actually had to get out of the shower and grab another razor (DE) to finish the shave. I can’t say for sure that it wouldn’t have given me a decent shave. But the drag on this thing was absurd. I’ve been a DOllar discount shave since July 2015 and keep seeing Harry’s advertised thinking of trying. I normally use Gillette Fusion blades. They last a month, shaving every day, but I ‘sharpen’/align them with a rubber pad after a week of use. Yesterday morning (I shave in the shower) I tried the Harry’s razor and blade for the first time; today was my second shave. Out of 5 starts, I’d give them 2.5, maybe 3 (if I were generous).

The Shave

I have a Harry’s razor and I use it when I travel but I take my brush and soap. Otherwise, I use a Gillette Slim adjustable that I had plated in Rhodium. I like the shave Harry’s gives but the slim is easier on my face for sure. My experience leads me to the conclusion that Gillette doesn’t have to feel threatened by the competition for shaving loyalty. What they do need to do is be sensitive to the retail price of their products, which seem ridiculous to me. They also should pay attention to the clever marketing by the smaller challengers. As with so many “disruptive” companies, Harry’s takes a different approach to an established industry. Instead of buying replacement blades at exorbitant fees from your local supermarket, Harry’s runs a subscription-only model that delivers shaving consumables direct to your home.

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Side note: I’ve shaved in the shower all my life. Nothing beats it. No shave cream, no mirrors. Soap up, shave by feel. I learned to do it in one or two sessions, even where to cut the sideburns. That said, the only time I use my Harry’s anymore is for the times I travel by air with only a carry-on bag. Otherwise, my daily drivers are a Seki Feather AS-D2 and an IKon Shavecraft 102, and Kai or Feather blades. To me, the second observation exactly contradicts the first! I actually went the other way and cancelled my long-running subscription to Harry’s because of this trimming blade. I tried to convince them not to jettison the old at first, but they wouldn’t hear it, and so, I had to leave. The new TRIMMER Blade is dangerous. After many accidental slices/cuts, I decided that Harry’s was not longer for me. The original blade was just perfect the way it was.Truly one of the very best shave experiences of my life! I am 65 years old. Blades last over a week, very smooth and close shave! Razor handle is well designed & built strong. I can highly recommend ! The all time best shave “system” Gillette Mach 3 Power Razor. The three blades are perfect for a close shave and easier to rinse clean for the next stroke. I feel the “Power” part of the handle helped the blades go through my beard even after not shaving for a few weeks. I was able to get multiple shaves from the blades but this might be assisted by the vibrating handle. I am not sure why Gillette is trying to phase out the Mach 3 blades/systems, they, for me are far better than the Fusion. I guess the Fusion’s extra blades allows Gillette to charge more than what they are truly worth. I used it day one at the gym in the shower so there was a lot of water hitting my face and it gave me a really decent, close shave. I have been using Harry’s for almost a year-I shave in the shower and I have consistently had the best shaves with Harry’s that I have ever gotten, whether comparing other blades or various electric shavers that I have used over the past almost 40 years of shaving. When I use Harry’s razors I can literally hear and feel the blades pulling my beard–like the sound of sandpaper on wood. I even tried shaving in the shower to keep the razor very wet. (it’s not my shaving cream). I’ve gone to work on more than one occasion with 4 small cuts under my nose, and I’m finding that I have to follow-up with an electric razor to shave the sides of my mouth.

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i dont do harrys or DSC, after starting with DE ive had the best shaves hands down. that aside you say you rinse your DE after about 3 strokes, i once didnt rinse the head to see how long i could go before i needed to rinse. i got through the first pass, i had 2 inches of cream and beard hanging from my razor haha. if i wasnt into DE i would look into and try both harrys and DSC, i was stretching my mach 3 far beyond anyone should consider, changed the head like 3 times a year. The razor head is unique design, with a head that detaches so a new set of blades can be snapped on the top. This is quite different than the other, more common designs. It’s pretty easy to change out the shave heads, but Harry’s provides instructions just in case you’re painfully inept at basic skills. (I got it in one, BTW!) I had the new blades. I used to love Harry’s and just canceled my subscription. It pulls my hair now instead of cutting it, and it rusts crazy fast. The quality is not good anymore–but originally, the only thing better was a straight edge. My daughters used Harry’s as well as they were better than any “female oriented” razors they could buy—but they too now say they aren’t the same, have discontinued using Harry’s. Bummer. It was a great product that had an amazing fan base and they just had to try to make it better. Reminds me of the New Coke fiasco.

A convenient and well-priced alternative to the big-name brands but hardly revolutionary

Well, my razor finally arrived. And, I agree it’s good looking, enough, and pretty well balanced. But holy crap, it was HORRIBLE. I think it may be the worst razor I have ever shaved with, and I’ve shaved with plenty. I didn’t expect it to be better than a Fusion or my ProGlide Styler, but I thought it would be better than the Dorco crap, but no. I’ve had no-name disposables that shaved smoother than this. The new lubricating strip does go a bit gooey the first time you shave with it, but it’s an improvement overall, too, helping the razor glide over the skin much more smoothly. As for closeness, I stand by my original comments that it’s just as good any other five-blade razor system I’ve used. As others have had good things to say, I suppose I may have received a dud, or perhaps this razor just isn’t good for my face/hair. I switched to Harry’s over 2 years ago. Originally liked the smoothness of Harry’s shave and became a regular user. Last year, however, Harry’s introduced a new blade with a trimmer. While the trimmer may be a good idea, the actual shave became more rough on the skin and pulled quite a bit. Upon inspection, I found that the blades themselves are further apart than the original blades introduced. Because of a much rougher shave, I have discontinued purchasing Harry’s.

The new blades, launched on September 7th, 2020, add a slightly smoother blade edge, visible in the comparison photo below, and improve upon the lubricating strip as well. She then proceeds to tell me to use Shampoo Or Conditioner as those have been perfected for the most sensitive part of your body…. THE SCALP! WellI shave in the shower and I use “Kiss My Face Shaving Cream” with a nice badger bristle brush and a fog free mirror. Though I felt that Harry’s had the better blades both delivered a close shave. Dollar’s blades had a seemingly strange effect in that it appeared that the whiskers of my beard took longer to grow out.