Gillette Women's Razor Blades, 130 g

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Though the affordable, three-blade Dorco Shai 3 performed well in our initial tests, our panel generally disliked the small size of its blades and thought the inflexibility of the head made it awkward to use. If you replace your heads every month, the Billie is the least expensive of our picks to use over time (when purchasing refills through a subscription).

Either way, we found that razors designed for facial shaving all have smaller, rectangular blades that are less equipped to handle the nuances of shaving a body, such as the broad expanse of a leg or the grooved valley of an armpit. The Gillette Venus Swirl is the most polarizing model we tested, but it’s also one of the most beloved. But we found that the head of this razor didn’t pivot fluidly, and that can turn what should be a smooth-gliding motion into an awkward stop-and-start shave. Know that, confusingly, the Venus appears for sale on some retail sites under the name Venus Close and Clean or Venus Smooth.Our premium "Kampala" shaving set is a rich mix of blue, red, and gold in a process that takes two full days to complete. There is no one best body razor for every person, since every individual has different shaving needs and hair types. Unlike the Venus Original’s barely there gel and the Swirl’s goopy trail, the Billie’s gel occupies a pleasant middle ground, many of our testers found. Another long-term tester found that when they didn’t use the wall mount and instead placed the razor blades down on the side of their tub, the moisture strips deteriorated somewhat, creating a blade-clogging mess. We also twice tried Flamingo, a five-blade model from the popular razor company Harry’s that also has an optional subscription service.

This razor stands out because of how well it removes hair and makes it easy to maneuver through large swaths of hair. 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. The razor itself glides over the legs with ease, though it does not have a thick coating of lubrication around the blades in the way that the Gillette Swirl, Solimo, or some others do. According to a 2015 report (PDF) by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, women pay an average of 13% more than men for equivalent personal-care products.

Ergonomic Design: Appreciate the ergonomic design and functionality of Mach3 Razor Blades for easy handling. While most handles have a curve that slopes downward to the razor head, this slopes down and then lifts up right before the razor head, making the blades on the same plane as the highest part of the handle. One swipe removes all of the hair in the razor's path and one or two swipes in tough-to-reach areas, like around the knees or ankles.

We also dismissed razors with vibrating handles, which tend to cost more, since there’s scant evidence that they improve the shaving experience. Gillette Mach3 Turbo razor blade refills feature 4 stronger than steel razor blades that stay sharp for a considerably longer time than normal blades. A rounded, oval razor head: Shaving the peaks and valleys of a body requires a softer shape, so we prioritized heads without hard edges or corners, and those with a rounded face. Unlike facial razors, body razors are engineered for use on broad expanses of skin and in the slippery arena of the shower.As its name suggests, the Original has a classic, capable, three-blade head, without the polarizing shaving gel that coats the heads of razors like the Billie or Gillette Venus Swirl. You can even attach certain heads from Gillette’s facial razors, such as the Mach3, which may be more agile for shaving a bikini line. The Mach3 is one of Gillette's most iconic razors, designed with simplicity for all-round performance. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.