Harry's Razor Indigo and 4 Harry's Razor Blade Refills

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As with so many “disruptive” companies, Harry’s takes a different approach to an established industry. And you can also now choose from a range of different colours: with indigo blue and tropical green being the other two options to pick from. I’ve tested both the old blades and these new ones side by side and, while there isn’t a night and day difference between the two, the new ones definitely feel more comfortable, with fewer nicks when rushing and a quicker, slightly less grabby feel on longer stubble. 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. That might affect how you feel about the company, but so far it has had no impact on the product or the way it performs.

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. Previously, I was able to eke out blade changes to once a month, by shaving only after showering around three to four times per week. The standard handle supplied as part of the trial set is clad in dimpled, comfy orange rubber, and it has a weighty feel that the Gillette Fusion 5 doesn’t have.They were fine if you were careful with your prep but tended to snag and pull a touch, especially on longer hairs. Assuming you prefer the convenience of a modern razor over the simplicity of double-edged razors, though, Harry’s Razors looks like a compelling offering.

If you like the idea of going with “shaving’s other guys”, the look of the handle (and the new colours) plus the fact that it’s a little more comfortable in the hand, then go for it. Such is the approach of the new wave of subscription-based shaving products, and Harry’s Razors is at the vanguard. Gillette’s shave plans aren’t directly comparable because top-ups are in packs of four, shipped either every two, three or four months. However, having recently been bought out by Edgewell Personal Care – the company that also owns Wilkinson Sword, Schick and Bulldog – Harry’s can no longer claim to be the rogue element. The thing is, if you’re happy having blades delivered on a regular basis, Harry’s isn’t the only game in town.It’s not quite as simple as that, however, because Gillette has already begun to strike back with its very own subscription service. I’ll update this review once I’ve been using the new blades for a while longer but, hopefully, the new blades will prove as durable as they are sharp. Despite the disruptive approach and the “shaving’s other guys” tagline, the company is no longer the anti-establishment brand it started out as. So, in the end, whether you choose to switch will come down to a question of preference and small details.

Hopefully, it will be as durable as the original blades, although I’m unable to comment on that just yet as I’ve only been shaving with the new blades for a week or so.Of course, if you really want to save money on your shave, the best option is to switch to an old-school, double-edged safety razor and learn to shave properly.