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Most Razor Brands Will Destroy Your Skin, Except These 7

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Just about everyone uses a razor, but not all razors are made equal. In this article, we’ll look at several of the best razor brands. You should avoid all other razor brands but these! They’re popular for a reason. 

We used several sources to bring you the most objectively good razor brands we could, including YouTube reviews, Consumer Reports, Reddit posts, and real-world reviews. All of these sources helped us bring you this list.

Without further ado, let’s get started!

Why We’re Covering This

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Razors are a surprisingly large industry, and it’s only expected to grow more prolifically. Some of these companies could make potentially good investments, even if you aren’t in the market for a good razor. 

1. Gillette

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Gillette is so big that they own a stadium (which is highly rated by fans)!

Gillette is known for its huge range of razors, including disposable and electric options. They make just about everything. 

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Gillette is owned by Procter & Gamble
  • Ownership: Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG)
  • Popular Razors: Fusion ProGlide, Venus, Mach3

2. Schick

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This is another massive brand.

Schick also offers many different razors, but they’re best known for their Hydro line, which has moisture-infused gel strips. 

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This company makes many different razors.
  • Ownership: Edgewell Personal Care (formerly Energizer Holdings)
  • Popular Razors: Hydro5, Quattro, X-Factor

3. Bic

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Disposable razors are often very inexpensive.

Most people know what Bic razors are. They’re budget-friendly and disposable, making them a solid choice when you don’t need something fancy. 

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BIC’s razors are completely disposable.
  • Ownership: BIC Group 
  • Popular Razors: Disposable razors, Hybrid 3

4. Merkur

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This German brand is a bit more expensive than others on this list.

A German brand specializing in safety razors, Merkur is highly regarded for its high-quality construction. These razors are popular with those who want a more traditional approach.

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This is a German brand.
  • Ownership: Dorco (DORC)
  • Popular Razors: 34C, Futur, Classic

5. Edwin Jagger

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This brand isn’t as popular as Gillette’s razors in America.

Another renowned brand for safety razors, Edwin Jagger offers a range of options with different handle styles. They’re a bit more fancy than other options on this list. 

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This brand tends to be more expensive than others.
  • Ownership: Edwin Jagger Ltd.
  • Popular Razors: DE89, DE86, DE87

6. Panasonic

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Panasonic is a surprising contender in this article.

This Japanese electronics company also makes high-quality electric razors. Their razors often have powerful motors and flexible heads, allowing them to provide a comfortable shave.

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Panasonic also sells tons of other products.
  • Ownership: Panasonic Corporation (PCRFF)
  • Popular Razors: Arc5, Arc7, Arc6

7. Dollar Shave Club

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This subscription-based company delivers their razors in the mail.

The Dollar Shave Club is a subscription-based service that provides affordable cartridge razors right to customers’ doors. Their pricing is very competitive, making them a good choice for those looking to save money on shaving products. 

Quick Facts

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The convenience of mail delivery is why many people choose this brand.
  • Ownership: Unilever (NYSE: UL)
  • Popular Razors: 4-Blade, 6-Blade, One

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