Exclusive DLC Comfort Edges… each blade has a unique DLC comfort edge, so MACH3 Glides effortlessly and comfortably across your face. 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. Jessica represented Reviewed's beauty section at CES in-person and virtually for four years, and she was nominated for and graduated from the Gannett Emerging Leaders 2021-2022 program. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).

We also dismissed razors with vibrating handles, which tend to cost more, since there’s scant evidence that they improve the shaving experience. In a pinch, these disposables work fine, but you have to take your time and use plenty of soap or shaving cream to avoid missing hair or causing uncomfortable friction on the skin. Someone using a Venus razor can grip it toward the head or near the end, depending on comfort and what gives them the most control.Our highly technical production process is a mix of traditional tools and skills fused with modern innovation.

Years ago I used the Gillette GII and thought this was the best ever then they stopped making the blades and failed to find another one to take it's place however, after 15 years of using an electric razor I decided to try the Gillette GIII and was immediately impressed, the blade lasted me for 15 clean shaves and probably could have exceeded 20 shaves and I have very hard facial hair. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Some other testers did not enjoy the swivel, finding that it bent so far back so easily that it nicked the skin or forced them to hold the razor perpendicular to their body. Though Dollar Shave Club claims its products are unisex, they’re shaped more like face razors, and most of its media shows people shaving their faces. So if you want to keep the rotating head but lose the gel, you can just replace the Swirl heads with a simpler, less expensive alternative.

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. While the metal handle feels nicely weighted, coupled with the plastic head this razor is unbalanced and awkward to use. 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.

Although we can’t prove or disprove that, some testers said they thought that the Swirl and Billie (which also has five blades) offered a marginally better shave than the rest of our finalist razors, which all had three blades. You'll know it's time to change your blades when the Lubrastrip fades to white or the shaving feels duller than normal. It also makes the Original more travel-friendly: It’s less likely to stick to the blade cover included with the razor. Reviewers report that the men’s refills are compatible with the women’s handle, even if they may have different design elements on and around the blades themselves. Though no one hated the Venus Original, it garnered less enthusiastic praise from its fans than other, more polarizing razors we tested, such as the Venus Swirl.Reliable Performance: Trust the reliable performance of Mach3 Razor Blades for your daily grooming needs.