I’m what leaders in the razor sciences refer to as “follicly gifted”; I have five o’clock shadow by 9 a.m. While being the only kindergartner with a full beard was great, as I became older, the facial grooming necessary for work became a hassle.
Additionally, I have mildly sensitive skin; I’m prone to razor burn, dry skin, and ingrown hairs.
As you may have surmised, I abhor shaving.
For most of my life, I shaved with the Gillette Thermonuclear Warfare 87 blade shaving system. Okay, that may be an exaggeration, but I’ve always purchased whichever Gillette razor had the highest number of blades.
While Gillette provided an excellent shave, I was paying an obscene amount of money for replacement blades.
For the last few years, I’ve experimented with every shaving system possible. I’ve tried generic razors, the Dollar Shave Club, electric razors, and even an old-fashioned double-edge safety razor.
While every system has its pros and cons, I’ve yet to discover a shave with the right combination of cost, shave quality, shave comfort, and shaving time.
Recently, I was given the chance to review Harry’s razor blades. Here’s to hoping they transport me to shaving paradise.
What is Harry’s?
For those not familiar with Harry’s, it is a subscription based shaving system. I’ll get into pricing later, but basically, you choose a shaving package, and every few months you receive a refill in the mail.
Before subscribing you have two options, you can either select Harry’s free trial set (you’re responsible for $3 in shipping costs) or you can purchase a starter set for $15 to $30.
The trial set includes their Truman razor handle and blade in one of three color options(Total Orange, Nautilus Blue, and Olive 107), a 2oz sample of their foaming shave gel, and a travel blade cover.
The starter sets all include the same equipment: a razor handle, a 4oz can of foaming shaving gel, 3 blades, and a travel blade cover. The differences between the starter sets is in the type of razor handle.
The Truman set provides the same handle as the free sample, the Winston set includes a razor with a polished chrome handle and rubber grip, and the Winter Winston set includes a limited-edition Winston handle which can be engraved with up to 3 letters.
The Shaving Set
For the review, Harry’s was kind enough to send me the Truman starter set. I opened the kit and was immediately struck by its air of sophistication and its gentlemanly quality.
Harry’s is clearly trying to set itself apart from other shaving systems; this is a system for the refined shaver. I don’t mean this a snobbish, upturned nose sort of way; rather, an “I take pride in my daily shave” sort of way.
My kit included the Tropical Orange razor handle.
I really like the design the of the handle. While some may consider it plain, I would consider it to be minimalist. I’ve had my fill of chrome razor handles with a multitude of fluorescent colors; this is certainly a nice change of pace.
The entire handle is rubber; this makes for an excellent grip when shaving.
The razor head is composed of 6 blades, five standard blades and one precision shaving blade. It is flexible and has a lubricating shave for comfort.
The blades are stored in a plastic container.
The container opens to reveal the blades.
The foaming gel comes in a 4oz can, similar to what you would find at the supermarket.
I don’t have the ability to identify specific scents out of a product, i.e., “it smells of sandalwood, with hints of eucalyptus and orange peel”. I can tell you the gel smells “manly”.
I shave before taking a shower; therefore, the smell of the gel is washed away and doesn’t follow me throughout the day. If you’re someone who shaves after a shower, the fragrance isn’t overwhelming at all. It’s a subtle, clean fragrance that won’t offend you or those around you.
The gel lathers well and goes on easy. It provides for a smooth shave, allowing the razor to glide across your face.
One of the more interesting items that ships in the Truman set is the travel blade cover.
It’s a plastic cover that fits over the head of the razor blade. It opens and closes very easy.
I liked it for two reasons.
First, I have kids; the cover ensures that my kids will never accidentally cut themselves if the razor falls off a shelf, or they accidentally grab it reaching for something else.
Second, not every razor comes with some type of case or holder; however, the ones that do, don’t have the ventilation area Harry’s cover does.
My generic blades didn’t have anything and the lubrication strip would sometimes stick to the shelf or countertop.
My Gillettes had a holder; however, if I didn’t dry the razor, water would drip from it and pool where the razor head rested. The water would cause the lubrication strip to deform or fall apart.
Thanks to the ventilation on Harry’s cover, the lubrication strip doesn’t stain or deform, allowing you to get more life out of the blade.
The Shave
Before discussing the quality of the shave, I wanted to give you one more fun-fact about me.
Along with growing facial hair rather quickly, I’m also “lucky” enough to grow very coarse facial hair. Razor blades do not last long when I use them. I average a blade a week – a week and a half if I’m lucky – and the last shave is rarely pleasant.
After using Harry’s razors for a month, I was extremely pleased with the quality and comfort of the shave. The shave itself wasn’t the closest shave I’ve ever had, but it was definitely one of the more comfortable shaves I’ve ever had.
The closest shave I’ve ever had was from my double-edge safety razor; it would literally leave my face baby-smooth. Unfortunately, it was just too time consuming to use.
Harry’s falls in line with the Gillette razors I’ve used, and far exceeds the Dollar Shave Club or generic razors. It provides more than an acceptable shave for your average person.
As far as comfort goes, Harry’s may have been the most comfortable shave ever. Again, I think this is attributed to the fact that the lubrication strip is protected by the Travel Case. After multiple shaves, the strip was still in pretty good condition.
The Cost
Gillette is one of – if not the most – recognized names in shaving. If you’ve made it this far into the review, I’d venture a guess that you’ve used a Gillette razor at one time or another. With that in mind, I’ll be comparing the cost of Harry’s to the cost of Gillette.
Harry’s Truman razor seems most comparable to the Gillette Fusion Manual razor. Both have 5 standard blades with a precision trimmer, both utilize a similar type of cartridge replacement system, and neither have any type of vibrating razor head.
The initial cost for both is the razor handle and blades.
As I described earlier, for the cost of shipping ($3), Harry’s will send you a razor handle with one blade, a 2oz sample of their foaming shave gel, and a travel blade cover.
For $9.95, you can go to the supermarket and get a Gillette Fusion Manual razor handle with two blades.
Right off the bat, Harry’s is the clear winner. Yes, with Harry’s you’re getting one less blade, but you’re also getting a shave gel sample and the travel blade cover that I really enjoyed, for almost $7 less.
Once you have your razor handle, you’re going to eventually need to purchase replacement blades.
Harry’s charges $15 for eight replacement blades. You can choose to have the eight blades shipped every two, three, or five months.
I average about a blade a week, so I’ll be judging cost based on the every two months subscription. At this rate, I’d be paying just under $1.88 a blade.
Things get a bit trickier when determining the per blade cost of replacements for Gillette. They are more widely available in different package counts. You can find a four pack for $18.49 ($4.62/blade), an eight pack for $24.59 ($3.07/blade), or a twelve count for $27.32 ($2.28/blade).
As you can see, no matter what package you pick, you’re paying more for Gillette blades than for Harry’s.
A few notes about this section of the review.
First, Harry’s does offer a subscription plan that comes with eight blades, plus two cans of shave gel, but I wanted to do an apples to apples cost comparison. Gillette makes a dozen different shave gels which are sold are various stores for various costs. It would be too time consuming to make a fair comparison.
Second, Gillette also offers a subscription based shaving system; however, the cost is so offensive and obscene I chose not to include it in the comparison. I was afraid a Federal agency may shut down The-Gadgeteer if I printed such vulgarities.
Finally, I didn’t include the Dollar Shave Club or generic blades in the cost section because I don’t feel they provide the same quality shave as Harry’s or Gillette. Again, I was trying to do as much of an apples to apples comparison as possible.
Conclusion
I loved Harry’s razors, everything about them. I loved their appearance, their shave quality, their shave comfort, their shave time, and their costs.
For me, Harry’s provides the perfect combination of quality, cost, and efficiency. Anyone that’s required to shave on a regular basis should at least try Harry’s trial set.
I’m extremely tempted to become a full-time Harry’s customer. They only thing holding me back?….On Black Friday I made an impulse purchase of an electric razor. I’m currently debating whether to send it back or not.
If I do send back the electric razor, I’m 100% becoming a Harry’s customer.
Where to buy: Harry’s and Amazon
Source: The sample for this review was provided by Harry’s. For more information please visit their site.
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I just switched from the big G to Harry’s. It sounds like we have the same folical challenges, too. Just wanted to let you know that you might also find Harry’s products at your local Target. Same price, no shipping or commitment.
Tried Harry’s and was disappointed. The handle feels nice and it looks like a quality product, but the blade head didn’t perform all that well. I could shave the area between my upper lip and nose at all…The blade head will simply not get into tight spots like that. The shave elsewhere was just ok, but not close. Thetes something about the way the razor handle feels as youre shaving along with the blade that doesn’t feel right to me. Ieel like I’m trying to work too hard to get a good shave.
I have to agree with Capt. Hook about the negatives. A) Too much of space between the top and the blade. Can’t shave that last bit between upper lip and nose. B) The handle does feel awkward to use. Plus when your hand has shaving gel on it or its just wet, which is always, there is not enough grip. Only had a grippy texture on one side but not the other. I’m always whipping my hand to get a good grip.
C) Overall I still think it shaves well. Better than a Gillette disposal razor, however it doesn’t grip as well as one or can it reach into tight areas as well.
i have now cut the upper part of my nose twice since i started to try this razor. i didnt know there was a blade on the back side . i need to get close under my nose on my top lip and this razor cuts me everytime would like a money refund its a cheep razor . and shaves nice but not under the nose and tight in that area omg it stings ..
I was so discouraged after purchasing this razor. Poor results all around. Never will recommend.
I agree. If you want to butcher your face, this is the razor for you. Complete waste of money.
I agree with Capt Hooks review. It’s not a particularly comfortable or close shave. The shaving quality rapidly drops off after the 3rd shave of a new blade, and the first 2 are not that great. I was really excited at first, thinking I found a reasonably priced quality shave. Im still evaluating ( ie, I have a few more blades left). The question is whether I buy more Harrys, or jump ship. Also, I have nicked myself more since moving to Harrys. A steptic pencil is now always close by when I shave. I do not like that. And beard / growth removal is very inconsistent.
All those types of razors are trash in my opinion. If you grow a heavy/semi heavy beard you should just go with a double edged safety razor. You’ll save a ton of money on blades in the long run AND get a way better shave AND they are just way cooler of you’re into being cool
I have to agree. In all of my 60 plus years of shaving I’ve never cut myself more than with Harry’s razor. Once on my lower lip and again on the inside of my right nostril. And I was being careful. Harry is in the trash. Back to my Gillette Fusion.
Will not be buying their products again. I was eager to try the razor when I seen it at Walmart. My husband and I both bought one and were very disappointed. The blades are very dull even during the first shave. I know this is a men’s razor but I like a really close shave on my legs and have always stole my husband’s razor.
I agree. Mine lasts me a bit longer, but 4 days is way too short to have to replace the blade, I’m very disappointed as well.
You know it has a trimmer on the back just like the Gillette Fusion right? I use that under my nose and up to my sideburns.
I bought My Harry’s razor and 2 carttridges in Target …just does not come with the gel for $9.95 but that’s ok….
What’s wrong with harrys it’s a great razor I tried everything on the market just a bout everything even tried saftey razors dollar shave club harrys seems to work the best I’m sick of using Gillette I haven’t brought a Gillette razor in 10 years now I guess harrys is gonna be my razor now
I’ve taken on Harry’s as my supplier . What I have found is similar to your findings but I’ve added one more thing. I use my Braun Electric to trim up after my shave with the Harry’s blades. I use it with the residual shaving cream , wet. I can go in my ears without slicing, get the bottom of my chin and lower lip and other places on my upper lip that the blades just don’t hit simply. By using two modalities I get the shave I need and like. Finish with some slap on Witch Hazel (that’s recommended to prevent ingrown beard hairs) and then an Aloe Vera based facial skin lotion that acts as an anti inflammatory because I too have sensitive skin.
As involved as it sounds, it might be a little more time consuming but it makes my shave more acceptable and I think longer lasting in between shaves. I had a bad problem with ingrown hairs when I used ONLY the electric. After some reading I tried Harry’s and then added the Witch Hazel, Aloe and electric just to clean things up and trim.
I just switched to harry’s a week ago and i bought it at walmart. I have used everything and shave daily and get bumps and blood on my neck nearly everytime. I used harrys 6 times now and WOW can i tell a difference. Its awesome. Only con is the size of the blade head and lack of movement makes it tough under nose and around ear area and maybe a little tough around corners of mouth. Other than that i love it and as long as price stays affordable i will continue to buy.
also bought the shaver and what a disappointment handle good ..instead of cutting the hair feels more like it’s pulling it out ..also the head flex’s to much for me ..won’t be buy replacement blades ..junk pail the next stop for it …
Simply the best shave I have ever had and you can’t beat the price
I absolutely hate to shave, and like you, have some thick growth and sensitive skin. The problem for me with these razors (and others that have 5+ blades, as opposed to say 3) is that hair gets constantly stuck between the blades, and requires a real cleaning as I’m shaving. In fairness, I don’t shave every day, but I never have this issue with razors that use fewer blades spaced a little more apart.
I thought the shave for the price was reasonable, but I certainly didn’t get a month form a single cartridge like you. Maybe 2.5 weeks tops. And as the other commenter mentioned, I found mine at Target, and it was worth the price. Comfortable handle, and I also like the cover for traveling.
If hair gets stuck between the blades, I use a can of “air duster”….a few squirts and the hairs are gone…..
Hah, I just ordered the $30 midnight blue set, before being reminded by these comments that I actually saw the empty display area being set up in Target a couple of weeks ago. Well, if the prices are the same that will be good for replacement blades, anyway. And getting it online means I don’t have to go to Target during Christmas shopping season!
Even the generic Mach3 blades I usually use don’t cost a lot less than $2, and they kind of suck anyway. Pity I will have to stop using my lovely Tactile Turn Pruner solid stainless steel handle… oh well.
Coming soon in 2017 SmartRazor; the world’s first computerized razor with heated blades. The automatic heated blades cut through hair 200% easier than non-heated blades. Smooth, super close, and so comfortable.
unlike you, i’m the guy who gets 5 o’clock shadow at midnight two days after his shave
harry’s was an experiment
picked up a set in august and we are just experiencing that telltale drag announcing a blade change is due (December)
as somebody who started shaving when a roll of toilet paper and a styptic pencil were necessary I find this system a delight
if there is con…the grip can be slippery
You should probably note that Harrys offers a subscription service but you can also purchase as one-offs and not be tied to a subscription.
I have similar facial hair to yours – you should probably consider shaving AFTER showering (including washing your face) to give your facial hair time to soften and you’ll end up with a smoother shave with less razor burn. I think the Harry’s shaving CREAM (instead of the gel) also helps provide a smoother shave – it’s more of a lotion-type substance and does well for lubrication without greasiness.
I liked Harry’s blades but the Schick Hydro 5 won out slightly in my personal trial where I went 2 weeks with a Harry’s blade on one side of my face and the Hydro 5 on the other. Both were much more satisfactory than the equivalent Gillette brand. If you haven’t tried the Hydro 5, I would recommend giving that a shot too. (Refills can be bought on amazon for $1.16 a replacement head if you buy in bulk, which beats anything of the comparable disposable safety razor I’ve seen in stores or online.)
Harry’s razors:
I have used multiple razors since i have started shaving at the age of 16yrs old. I am now 33 yrs old and harry’s razors has been the BEST razor i have used so far. I have thick facial hair and sensitive skin, with harry’s i didnt have to worry about cutting myself shaving, and my face is smooth. I am hooked and will be letting all my friends know about harrys.
P.s. My wife wont stop touching my face
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Is this a post from a ShaveMate employee. You should say so.
To be fair, I stopped reading this review then “Harry’s were kind enough to send me…”
Can’t take a review of a “received for free” product seriously.
I have been shaving for over 40years tried your product just recently best shave I ever had my wife loved the smell of your shaving gel and body wash great job I’m a fan for life.
Strongly recommend electric shaving -after- shower too. Works for me 90% better / closer than if I shave pre-shower. Wish I could use Harry’s but cannot shave w/ blades. I end up looking like a 14 year old entering puberty.
I don’t think it needs to be a blade vs electric. I use them both. I use the blade most of the time, but it’s handy to have a electric shaver for quick shave when you need it.
I am a woman who has been using Harry’s for a few years now. Am incredibly happy with the results and more so, Harry’s high quality customer service. Am still waiting for them to come out with a Women’s line…although I don’t know how much better it could be than what I currently use. Additionally I like that here on the west coast, Harry’s is now in many Target stores making it that much easier to get my blades.
Thought the women on this site would want to know how well it works for all!
Julie, thank you! I am grateful for the gentlemen who have convinced me to purchase Harry’s for my husband to try, but I was hoping a female would have some input. I do not like shaving, it is the worse. I end up torturing my poor husband when I have to let the hair grow out and wax. However, I will also try them and see if they work for my skin. If they work as you mention, they will have two more customers. My husband is in law enforcement and has to have a clean shave. He has a five o’clock shadow after shaving (but still sexy). Thank you gentlemen. I will be purchasing at Target first and go from there.
Try shaving in the shower, while still wet, at the end of your shower. Stick a suction cup mounted mirror with razor holder on the glass or tile (available Wal-Mart), remove fog with a little bath soap (squeegee it clear with the side of your hand). I think you’ll find it the most comfortable shave you’ve ever had and blades last several times as long (Shake razor dry, don’t wipe, wiping destroys edge coating). Particularly effective for tough beard.
Agree with shaving in the shower. I don’t need any mirror: My fingers know what my face looks like!!
i just joined harry’s and received my trial set last evening when i returned home. as a woman, i don’t shave the same areas as a man, thank god for that! but i will say, the areas that i do shave and this is my first go ’round, i am quite pleased with the results. i did not use the shave gel, and probably won’t due to the scent. but i am very happy with this and will continue to use harry’s.
Received a Harry’s razor for my birthday. I’ve had a beard for 20+ yrs. The razor cut right through the beard (after I trimmed it back) and left me with a great naked face. I was surprised that I wasn’t left with a bloody razor burnt face. It was a nice smooth clean shave. However, the blade is too flexible. If you have a tight spot (around nose, corner of lips) or want a sharp trim at the sideburns, you’ll need to pull out another razor. I’ll just stick with my regular WalMart knock off brand.
Have tried Harry’s 7 times and get a Barber’s straight razor result…..Excellent !!
Agreed safety or straight razor the most comfortable least razor burn shave you will get. Take your time – lather up with a good shave soap and badger brush and enjoy – no need for a five razor blade.
I am impressed with Harry’s shaving gear. I’ve been using the products for the past year or so and am completely satisfied. I especially like the shave cream and the shave cream dispensing container. Usually, with other brand name shaving creams, when you get to the bottom of the can, you get more air and foam rather than the cream itself. With Harry’s shave cream, you get the full measure of cream to the bottom of the can. Thanks folks…….keep up the good work.
I am not a fan of these razor’s!I shave daily and these razor’s give me razor burn. Along with the fact I have also nicked myself, which I haven’t done in decades.
I wanted to champion the little guy but I would not recommend these razor’s to anyone.
Agreed safety or straight razor the most comfortable least razor burn shave you will get. Take your time – lather up with a good shave soap and badger brush and enjoy – no need for a five razor blade.
Bought a starter set at Target. They provide a decent shave. I’ve had better, but at a much higher cost. These are not junk. The only negative complaint I have is the way the cartridge attaches to the razor. With five blades, hair will get lodged between those blades. As soon as you start tapping the razor on the side of the sink to loosen the hair, the cartridge will pop off. Running water across the blades does not work. To be fair, every discount razor seems to have this same problem. Other than that one issue, it’s a great razor.
I switched to Harry’s blades from Gilette and was totally pleased. Then they came out with an “upgraded” version. It doesn’t shave as well, lasts about 1/2 the number of shaves per blade as the old ones. I have written to them about this. So I moved on to Schick sold by Costco and again, pleased at the same price as Harry’s. Harry’s products have a lot of plus’ but some badly done. The foaming shave gel is great but continues to run out of the spout after release. I have written to them about this as well and they haven’t improved the packaging.
To me this is an example of a great idea gone awry.
Absolutely the worst blades that I have ever used. These blades are worse than the first time that I used a cheap disposal blade. Right from the first shave I just about scraped my face off. Do not buy.
I totally agree. I’ve been using this razor for college since the start of the year because I bough a lot of extra blades. And no matter what I do, it feels like it is just pulling the hair out of my face.
Just about the best shave of my life! I am 65.. My first razor is still sharp as the first day!! All I do is rinse well and pat dry with towel. Razor handle feels very comfortable and well designed. ! A+++ Grade
I was a happy Harry’s customer until they added that superfluous precision trimmer. I have lost count of how many times I have gouged myself with it when my razor slips. Harry’s customer service says they no longer sell blades without the precision trimmer and dismissed my comments about its peril. As soon as I finish my supply of Harry’s blades, I will look for a new vendor.
How does the blade come off?
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT HANDLE IS 3RD WORLD AND BLADES CUT MY FACE ON 3 SHAVES DO NOT BUY THIS Grade f-f-f
First off- I like Harry’s razors. They give a good shave. But – I do have a huge gripe. Unlike any razor I tried over the years, I was surprised to discover that Harry’s engineers have actually designed the blade head to break down and be unusable after a week or so of shaves. When you make your money selling blades I guess you don’t want them to last long.The plastic simply bends and bends at the weakest point, requiring more pressure to get a good shave and eventually you can’t shave with it any longer. Gillette blades lasted forever although the blade got dull and the quality of the shave obviously got worse.
YES, a hunded times yes! I use Harry’s to shave my head and while I like them they ALWAYS bend back and break. You are one of the only people I have seen catch on to this.
Beg to differ. The handle/grip is slippery in the extreme. Also the blades at the top of the razor can’t really get at hair close to the base of the two nostrils. If you don’t have much hair at the base of the nostrils, this isn’t much of a problem. If you do–like me–you will cut yourself trying to get at those residual hairs.
Ok ok guys: let’s calm down here. This razor delivers a decent shave. And that’s about it. It reminds me a bit of the iPhone: so classy, so beautiful, a bit restricted in its usability in the end. It was undoubtedly funded by investment bankers hoping to slay a Goliath. Maybe no one else on this string is going back to the overpriced Gillette. I am. This razor doesn’t work for some of us; I could barely hold the handle in my hand it wanted to slip out so badly. NB this isn’t shave-Shangrila: it’s try it and critically assess what you think works best and caveat emptor. For me, the razor did not deliver. (Nonetheless I do hope the competition will force Gillette to rethink their pricing and I am sure it will.)
This review is poorly written and difficult to sort through. A simple table comparing the razors would have been more helpful and informative. Reading through this review was like dissecting an algebra problem. Hey Reviewer! Keep it simple in the future. None of us want to read your long-winded comments.
Here is a template for a comparison table:
Brand No. of Blades Quality of Shave [Other Columns] Cost Comments Rating
Scammed by Harry’s Razor. I get better results from a 7-11 disposable. I shave in the morning and by 2-3 pm the stubble starts coming in… I canceled my order already. Do not recommend.
Harry’s is lovely stuff, but there is one problem for me: I can’t shave my upper lip under my nose. The thing doesn’t allow me to get there and do it effectively. I can do a better job with something made in the Maldives and available at a dollar store or another low-end spot. Seriously, I can’t shave that area with Harry’s razor. Period.
Agree!
I’m on month two of Harry’s and will be going back to a good razor soon. I really wanted to like Harry’s but I’m done with the irritation, razor burn and poor shave. It’s like shaving with a cheap Bic or something. Loved the sales pitch but I’m headed back to a close comfortable shave. It’s worth the 2 extra dollars a month to me.
So Dennis – did you keep your electric or continue shaving w Harry’s
DON
Fail. The blades don’t easily clean between strokes. After 1/2 stroke the lather jams the 5 blades and the razon becomes a sled.
Did not need all the excess packaging. A razor of all things does not require a bag and a reinforced cardboard box for safe mailing and transport. And I really don’t need a guide to shaving (particularly the archaic references to “against the grain”) or the other inserts. All that waste is not particularly green (although some of it can be recycled).
The shave was decent but not close. Cannot rival the various Gillette blades you mention – or even their knockoff (but still overpriced) competitors at Schick. (The free shave cream seemed to have less lubricant than my can of Barbisol.) I normally have no “shadow” issues; but noticed that my beard seemed to grow back faster – no doubt the whiskers were not cut as low. Jury is out on how long the razor blades will last. The second shave was okay but not as comfortable – a bad sign. $3 for one razor and blade is no bargain; but cheaper than the ridiculous and unsustainable pricing from Gillette. What a weird market – like having to choose between a Corvette and a Spark, no models in-between. So much for “free” enterprise.
Would any users of Harry’s recommend this for those of us who have to also shave their heads? Rather, CHOOSE to shave their heads?
use HeadBlade for your head
It does matter what brand of shaver you buy. I can make one blade last for six months.Shaving once a day when I am finish i dry the Blade with a paper towel and blow dry with a hair dry
I shaved one side of my face with Mach 3 and the other with Harry’s. Couldn’t tell the difference. Only good thing about Harry’s is that you don’t have to go to the store to buy your razors. Also, it’s hard to reach the hairs right below my nose. Think the extra blade at the top prevents it. I used my left over Mach 3’s to catch that part.
I had heard this product advertised a lot on the radio by Gordon Deel. So, when I saw them in my local Target Store, I wanted to give them a try. Sadly, they failed to come close to the shave provided by Gillette products. The tray is un-useful as it only is a cover over the head. Price is similar and comparable to that of Gillette. So, if one product far exceeds the other, and is equal price, why should I use the one advertised on the radio? Sorry Harry’s. You have lost a customer. Really, the shave is much smoother, and closer with Gillette.
I enjoyed the blades and the shave from Harry’s but several weeks ago a new blade cut a junk of chin ( about half the size of a small finger nail). The skin was attached to the blade. I contacted Harry’s to send them the blade for inspection. I was told they could not provide a customer service mailing address as that was against company policy. Instead I was told send a photo. I asked to talk to a supervisor who emailed me the same response. My question to them is what good is a photo going to do. They needed to see the actual blade to determine the problem. Their response was that they do not provide a mailing address! Needless to say I no longer do business with Harry’s.
I used Gillette fusion blades for years now and I love them what I don’t love is the price so I decided to give Harry’s a chance.
These are my first impressions:
1. Harry’s construction really really cheap the blades seem to come off the handles way to easily. Gillette are incredibly well engineered and the handle and attqched blade have a solid feel.
2. With Harry’s first two or three shaves are great and almost had me sold but after a week Harry’s really starts to drag. After about 10-14 days forget it time to changes blades. I get at least one month on a Gillette blade (average 5-6 shaves per week).
3. I do like Harry’s little blade protector that comes with the handle. Also feels cheap but it’s small and great for traveling.
Summary – You get what you pay for Harry’s is a cheap but not terrible razor the blades come in a fancy (and expensive to manufacture) retail box, they also have funny TV ads. They are cheaper per blade than Gillette but only last for 1/4 – 1/2 as many shaves so Gillette is actually much cheaper per shave in addition with Harry’s you have to change blades more frequently. I might keep the Harry’s around for when I travel, but I won’t part with my Gillette at home. If you like an expensive box you have to throw away and enjoy funny TV commercials buy Harry’s
Gillette Fusion user, tried Harry’s…I found the blades don’t last as long and would end up purchasing more Harry’s blades over the same timeframe, so basically, it costs the same in the long run…
YMMV, but that’s my experience!
Harry’s claim 5 to 6 shaves per blade! They MUST be joking! My Wilkinson Sword Xtreme costs £about £3.50 for FOUR disposable Razors(depending on where you buy them) and EACH razor lasts me a month! Shaving every day with a normal tough beard.
Harry’s, you are a joke!
Excellent packaging and shaving foam! However, the five bladed razor only lasted for three shaves. It clogged up with thick beard bristle very quickly! I normally use a Gillette FUSiON blade- typically does about 40 comfortable shaves with a good quality Nivea shaving gel.
A simple trick is to place the Nivea shaving can of gel in warm tap water before use.
Reduces the cutting resistance substantially.
The Harry’s concept of shaving sounded ideal, but the razor will need to be improved?
I would say it is not a good product. Something the same as disposable razor. Very cheap design and technology. I cancelled everything with that company.
First of all the good bit. The whole Harry’s experience does take you back to the good ol’ barbershop days. There is a manly flair about what they do that I like actually like a lot. Everything is very nicely packaged, you can pick a colour, so far so good. Until you start shaving…
First of all the Gel, which does smell really nice, is actually a foam. To me this is important as a gel sticks much better to facial hairs and thus softens them much better. I started shaving and the experience was not great and I thought it could be the gel,… sorry foam. I tried the next day with a proper (Gillette) gel and whilst that was better the shave was still poor.
I think that its for the following reasons:
1) The blades are just too flimsy
2) The tip of the holder actually bends, rather than being stiff. As you apply pressure to shave, it pushes the top of the blade away from your skin. To compensate you have to apply even more pressure, and you ultimately end up holding the razor at a 90 degree angle to your face. Razors HAVE to be 100% stiff and swivel, not bend.
3) the lubricating strip is too thin, disappears to quickly so after 2 or 3 shaves you get that horrible burning sensation. You’ll be going through a lot of blades, quickly!
Overall, good marketing, bad razor. I’ll stick with my Wilkinson Sword Hydra, 5 blades. I can easily get 3 weeks, 5-7 shaves per week, out of that thing. I tried Gilette, I now tried Harry’s, but that is still by far the best and most economical shave.
I have been shaving for a.most 70 Years, & the shave I receive from Harry’s razors are the worst I have ever experienced. The shave is scratchy & uncomfortable. I have knicked the areas near my nostrils more than ever before. The Gillete blades I switched from were far superior. Definitely am dropping my association with Harrhy’s.
i have now cut the upper part of my nose twice since i started to try this razor. i didnt know there was a blade on the back side . i need to get close under my nose on my top lip and this razor cuts me everytime would like a money refund its a cheep razor . and shaves nice but not under the nose and tight in that area omg it stings ..
Does anyone use cryo-tempered razors? I’ve been using Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power 8 Cartridges for at least 10yrs and can get over 3wks of use for each. $37.50 all in. I’ve read reviews from CR and here and no one mentions that they use….
Tried Harry’s but they dropped me from their blade replacement program for no apparent reason. So being out of Harry’s blades I had to buy my old Gillette Fusion blades and found that the shave I got with them was much better and the blades were much sharper, in fact the last blades I got from Harry’s were not as sharp as previous ones. Glad they dropped me from their replacement program.
why would you pay £2.95 for one razor when you can get 20 bic razors for £1.50?
Don’t buy Harry’s blades they’re horrible
Am I using a different product to you guys??
It was a horrible shave! Tried the service for a few months – shave was not close at all and caused razor burn.
Also tried BOLD KING which was just as bad. Reluctantly went back to Gillette – but shows what a decent R&D budget can ACTUALLY do. Pricey but worth it!
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More garbage made to sell.
I’ve been using Schick for years and decided to try Harrys. Harrys sucks!
I have light hair on my face and neck, so even a disposable razor has been sufficient when I’ve ran out of my regular blades. I tried Harrys and the damn thing was RIPPING hair out of my skin! I got red marks and scratch marks all over my neck and face! It look like a cat had shredded my face.
Not only that, the blade rusted over night! I threw out that first blade thinking maybe it was just a dud. After my face and neck healed, I used another Harrys blade, and the SAME thing! It wasn’t SHAVING the hair off, it was PULLING it out!
I don’t have dense hair, and I don’t have that much of it. Even with the dollar store razors, I’ve NEVER had this kind of problem.
I went back to Schick……the REAL blades. The ones that DON’T rip and pull the hair out or shred your skin.
Harrys is nothing more than a gimmick to sell garbage.
Gentlemen,
To qualify my credentials first – been shaving for years typically because my beard grows noticeably by end of day. I have thus chosen to remain clean shaved with a daily wet shave using a razor for many years. However from time to time I have dabbled with the Emperors’ new clothes of shaving systems to have a go and see if they work. Nothing quite beats a nice close wet shave, closest protagonist ever was an integrated rechargeable Phillips shaver with a built in gel system which might still be selling for all I know? It became messy, despite being waterproof and expensive plus difficult to find the gel pods. So it failed for me.
Like many I have deferred to ‘leading’ brand razors through 2, 3, and 5 blades – Gillette and Wilkinson Sword – currently using a powered 5 blade razor with a trimmer. Seeing the Harry’s offer I was intrigued and thought I’d give it a go.
On opening the box I was immediately disappointed – the razor system appeared to use the application of pressure by bending back the blade to apply pressure when shaving. I have seen this and experienced it before with another brand – King of Shaves – which was utterly useless. However they do make up for their failings by making excellent shaving gel products that I still use.
Despite this I decided to press on – it might be different? Using the foam shave provided (also in starter pack) I applied and carefully began shaving. Initially it felt comfortable but eventually noticed a raw sharpness almost scratching the skin whilst shaving. The closeness of the shave was cutting or ‘nicking’ the skin. As I progressed a second time in some areas it got very different. More nicks in various points – ear lobes in particular. I stopped and checked the razor realising the unprotected trimmer was the culprit for the ear lobes. Cautiously I continued in other intricate parts around nose. Trimmer blade was again catching and cutting the skin and making it bleed.
I stopped, clipped on plastic cover and dumped it in the bathroom cabinet. My face was bleeding in several points at this time and I had to stop it returning to the look of many years ago – teenage novice shaver!
Didn’t use the razor again for 3-4 days – until cuts healed sufficiently! Did reuse twice more, with much greater care but still finding a raw sharpness that I had earlier experienced which was uncomfortable. Test over.
If you cannot replicate a close, comfortable (and safe) wet shave like I have been used to from brand leading products for years you don’t stand a chance. I rarely ever use foam shave products preferring shaving gel. So my 2nd and 3rd shaves were with usual shaving gel – not foam shave, all bases are now covered as far as I am concerned.
I take pride in my appearance and personal grooming; a clean shaven appearance has become an image expectation. So it’s very unusual to ever see me slashed to pieces with cuts and nicks from shaving!
Sorry but Harry’s didn’t work for me at all
DO NOT BUY HARRY’s RAZORS!!!! It is a scam. I was initially sold on the discounted price and “made in Germany” blades– what a joke! If Mercedes Benz made cars like Harry’s razors they would be out of business! The metal blades are fine– but they are stuck onto the frame of the razor with CHEAP RUBBER that only lasts a few weeks before deteriorating and becoming loose and weak– making the razor unusable. I’m going back to my old razor– what a rip off!!!
It seems to me on reading on Facebook about your blades that I am not the only one who is unhappy with my Harry’s shave I am onto my third shave and the blades now feel blunt it looks like your blades do not suit every beard growth.
I am sorry to say that I will not become a regular customer.
Just tried HARRY’S … Pretty close to the worst shave I have had!
Only good thing I can say it that the Handle provided a good feel but the blades just don’t do the job.
They are giving the Germans a bad reputation.
The Gillette Fusion ProShield (for me) is perfect!
All the nicks and bleeding are not worth the money saved… I’m going back to the Fusion, which is more nimble on inner and outer edges, and doesn’t make me bleed.
Received Harry’s shaver set for Christmas. First impression very gimmicky. But then the shave. Blade only good for 2/3 shaves then sharpness of edge is lost. Very disappointed . A lot of hype for a inadequate shaver .my opinion
AMEN to that
Just received a Harrys Razor for Christmas. Without a doubt the WORST razor I have owned. Bad slippery grip, no angles, I only shave 3 times a week it this razor irritates my skin.
PLEASE don’t waste any of your hard earned money on this. At least with any Gillette product you get what you pay for!
I’m in the UK.
Have tried Harry’s with a offer. I have the problem of a fairly slow growth and thus, if I have to shave every day, it can burn as there is not much to get at – but enough to show. For 18 years I have used Mach 3 and it’s been fine. I shave in the shower, so that my face gets the maximum warmth before shaving. I have not used a mirror for shaving in 25+ years as I know where everything is and fingertips tell you how you are doing.
This is a slight improvement in quality and certainly cheaper. The gel is not bad but I have found most of them do the same job, other than that I prefer gel to foam. I used to use a cream but they went out of business. A pity as it was brilliant, long lasting and cheap. So there’s a challenge for someone!
I have yet to make up mind but have accepted the first round of new blades and will see how long they last. Typically, shaving x4 or x5 a week, a Mach 3 blades lasts me three weeks.
not a single negative comment on these blades?..hmm..I am for one an unhappy buyer. The shave experienced with this product did not provide any confort at all, in fact it was the worse I remember having. Yes they are less expensive than Shick’s or Gillette’s but you get what you pay for.
I agree to an extent. After a month of use my assesment is: Meh. It is as good as the Mach 3 I have been using for 18 years. The one advantage is lower price – but that would not be difficult with a mature and saturated market. After all, it was Gillette that introduced two tier pricing.
The WORST shave I have ever had… Used the blades for 10 days and couldn’t wait to switch back. I have a razor and blades anyone can have if you will pull them out of the trash.
Hmm. I thought, 3 bucks to try it. No harm in that. The gel is pretty nice and while I don’t particularly like the design, the shave is better than I thought it would be.
My problem: It was not at all clear when i signed up for the $3 deal that i had selected a plan committing me to regular shipments of product. I discovered that when I went to the site and checked my account. I didn’t like the razor well enough for a long-term commitment so I decided to cancel. They don’t make it easy for you to find out where to go to on the account page to do that. I think there was some deception going on here.
As a gilette fusion owner and getting fedup with cost of their blades I decided to give Harrys a go… I got the orange razor with some blades. My gilette would give me a very good close shave which would last for 3 or more days. I have used the truman razor from harrys and found the shave to quite good, but the blade couldnt quite get in places like corner of the mouth easily. I also had two nicks(cuts) on my face from the blade. I found that to get a equally close shave with Harys Truman I have to press abit harder… and worse still I find that at the most I get 2days before I need another shave. The quality of Harrys is ok, but then again its alot cheaper than gilette fusion. If gilette blades werent so expensive I wouldnt look elsewhere as the shaves have 99% been good. I guess I should mention I have sensitive skin and used to get razor burn / rash quite easy, but for the last 5years?? of using gilette fusion this has completely disappeared. So will see how I get on with Harrys over the next few months but as I’m well into my first month I do wonder if I will still be using Harrys in the long term…
Rusty!
The blade start tugging after a couple of days, then today it was actually going rusty at about 1 week old.
Stainless steel, it ain’t. I haven’t seen a razor blade rust on the shelf since the 70’s. My Gillette blades sure don’t rust.
A triumph of marketing over quality.
I tried Harry’s. I bought the black handle kit at Target. I also got the 8 blade kit too. I used every blade over 8 months, yes I shortened a couple of months. I thought this to be a very good test. The end result is the previous razors that I used to use Far outperformed Harry’s by a mile.The Gillette Sensor Plus 2 was and is far superior. I found Harry’s to not be as sharp, even in the 1st day I would use a new cartridge. That was my experience, and my humble opinion. Rob
An short update. I think that this company (and others like them) are starting to have an effect on the market – as I am seeing big discounts from the main players. If Wilkinson and Gillette are discounting, then Harry is doing his job! From my point of view, I’m not much bothered either way but I have cancelled the automatic shipping. I saw this start with another brand in the UK a couple of years ago and didn’t think it a good idea. Others might like it.
So I might buy some more – I might not.
Harry’s started out great for me. An easy way to buy razors without tracking down a person in the drug store to unlock the goods. But after the 3rd reorder, they began sending razors designed for a different handle. This has happened twice now and it costs me $22. I don’t think they’re crooks. Just incompetent.
My comment is not about the quality of the products, but the quality of the personnel at Harry’s. I called them once and ended up talking to a customer-support person who took it upon herself to dig a bit deeper and find out what was up with me. This person helped me immensely, and gave me enough shaving gear for a few years. The quality is very good, in my opinion, but the people are what makes Harry’s great. They really know how to support a veteran in need. I keep in touch with Harry’s people to this day.
I’ve used Harry razor and find them very good. Reviewer didn’t mention the top mounted blade for under the nose/edge of beard etc.
I am having trouble ordering the Harrys trial offer, could you advise me how to proceed or give me a telephone number so I can call you.
Does anyone else know about the following tip on how to to get a close shave, with much less friction burn, and no nicks? You apply an essential oil to your beard first. I use lavender essential oil. A 4 fl oz bottle cost me under $6. You must use an essential oil, not anything else, like olive oil. I use the essential oil straight out of the bottle. I also apply it rather liberally. The first time you apply the shaving cream to your face with the essential oil on it, the lather is not that great. Just shave normally. Then the real magic occurs. The second time you apply the shaving cream, it lathers normally. Then you can shave really close, with no friction burn and no nicks! It’s amazing! Just try not to get the essential oil on your lips, because it doesn’t taste that good. I’ve been using this method for quite some time now and I just wish I knew about it sooner! Oh, you probably should apply just a drop of the essential oil to your skin the first time you try it to make sure that you’re not allergic to it.
I have often felt that when a new razor comes out it is superb and the blades last for ages. Then when I’m converted they seem to be blunter when new and last less. Do the makers boost the quality for a while when they have a new line? Has anyone else noticed this?
Everybody notice how there isn’t the slightest bit of criticism of Harry’s and then at the bottom read the source. “The sample for this review was provided by Harry’s.”. So what this is is a “review” written by Harry’s and in the best case our reviewer changed a few words around to make it less obvious this is advertising. We don’t need that kind of “review”.
Hello “Harry”. Thank you for voicing your concerns about this review. In this day and age, it can be difficult to figure out what is true and what is fake, but I’m happy to let you know that this review was not written by Harry’s Razor company. It was written by Dennis Moore, one of my writers at the time he posted this. All comments and thoughts were 100% his. Harry’s just provided some sample razors so he could try the product for himself. If we ever post a pre-written article (which we wouldn’t anyway), it would be clearly marked as such at the top of the article.
I commented earlier (March 10th) and then read this comment from Neil “Reviewer didn’t mention the top mounted blade for under the nose/edge of beard etc.”
Having used the blades for four months – neither had I … so I looked on the blade and noticed the top blade for the first time. I looked at their web site again and, whilst they mention it, there is no close up photo or suggestion as the best angle and so. As this is a USP, they really missed the boat.
I see that (here in the UK) they are using the old advertising technique of companring Apples and Oranges. They compare (today) the Gilette Fusion 8 pack with theirs. The Fusion (I read) is a different kind of razor which has a battery (what it does I do not know) so I would expect the blades to be more expensive.
I have noticed a sharp discounting of the blades I use (Gillette Mach 3) and when I compared a couple of weeks ago, my supermarket were charging less for them than Harry’s.
After trying them out, I shall not be buying more. They are a good blade but nothing better than the Mach 3 that I have been using for 18 years!
There is no doubt that the market was ready for a shakeup and, after tech developments had pretty much run their course (how many blades do you need in one razor?!) price was the only place to go. However, I think that Harry’s will be surprised by the way in which Wilkinson and Gillette etc. respond on price!
I ran out of my Walmart blades, which were working decent for me. I went to Walmart to get more, when I ran across the Harry’s display. I jumped online to check out the reviews and came across this article. I thought “Great! They are affordable and maybe I can get rid of these pesky ingrown hairs!” I purchased the orange handled one, but now wish I had checked to see if they had a red handled one to match the nice, huge chunk of skin I’m now missing from my chin that’s STILL dripping blood. I am in Healthcare Administration and shave everyday to make sure I’m well groomed, as I am in constant contact with families. How do you think they’ll feel about trusting me enough to leave their loved ones in my care when I now look like a prepubescent child that just got a hold of his daddy’s razor? Oh that’s right…I can put a bandaid over it. No one will notice, right?
Mach 3 blades for me work as good as any,but i will admit all my shaving carried out in a sauna or steam room,not leaving any mess of course.you can buy 4 blades for 4£ from asda which are compatible with the mach 3 handle,which to me are a lot cheaper than harrys, etc and still a great shave.
I’m not a big fan of Target stores, but i am a big gan of close, comfortable shaves and HARRY’S delivers that shave. If you dont want to wait for AMAZON to deliver your new razor, they’re also available at Target.
Harry’s claims one can save some money, and not sacrifice quality, when using their product.
As a steady user of the Gillette Fusion ProGlide, I thought I would give the Harry’s a try. The shave was not too bad, but not as smooth as my Fusion razor. If the price was really less, I might have considered it. But, the pricing is not less, and as a matter of fact, it would be less expensive to stay with the Fusion. Here is the math. Using Target pricing, no coupons, no sales.
8 Fusion cartridges cost $26.49. Gillette states that a cartridge lasts a month, and sure enough, I change mine on the first of every month. The last few shaves might have a little drag, but no cuts. I shave every day, with and against the grain. So, 8 months costs me $26.49, or $3.31 a cartridge. (And, I can lower that price with coupons, or a bulk buy at Sam’s Club.)
Harry’s say that you can get 6-8 shaves per cartridge, and even if I stretched that to 14 days, I would need 16 cartridges for the same 8 months. At $15.99 for 8, I would have to pay around $32 for the same 8 months. The cost goes up if I need 3 cartridges a month! No savings, none at all, and the shave is not as smooth.
The gel is pretty good, but they have a delivery system that I dislike, as it oozes gel throughout the day. I have changed my shaving gels to those that do not get so messy. Although I like the gel well enough but I am not going to put up with the mess.
Sorry Harry’s, all your claims are false!
I just got my Razor from Wal-mart and i love how it make my face feel, In my life have tryed a lot of Razor’s and by far this one is the best. Mark
Love the idea, hate the product. I have never nicked and cut myself so much with any blade (except when I was 16 using Bic disposables). The handle had good weight and feel, but the blades were just cheap plastic with way too much bend. The precision trim blade on rear is too flimsy to provide any precision. The 5 main blades were also flimsy, got clogged far too easily, and skipped over my stubble more often than cut it. The blade would only work at a 90 degree angle while I applied pressure to it. Sometimes the blade head popped off its cheap plastic mount. My skin was so nicked and scratched after each shave. Quit using it after the 4th shave. Put the razor in my travel kit, used it once again, cursed myself, and tossed it after that. Like many others here, the cons (bloody mess) far outweigh the pros (cheap price). For me, it’s worth a couple extra dollars each month for a proper good shave.
Sorry for the rant, but I had the same experience. The blades are extremely sharp, but they dont have enough safety engineering built into the plastic head. The trim blade protrudes too far out and the angle is too aggressive so you can cut yourself easily if you are not careful. Example, I was using the five blade face on the razor to shave my mustache going in an upward motion right underneath my nose. On the downward stroke I got too close to my chin and the trim blade sliced off a piece of skin about the length of the blade and about three millimeters in width.
This was my second large cut using these blades. Comparing the trim blade to Gillette five blade razors you can clearly see that the trim blade on the Gillette is much more recessed into the head so you are less likely to inadvertently cut yourself.
I disposed of the Harry’s razor and spare razors after it left my chin looking like I just lost a professional boxing match. Save your skin and pay the extra $$ on a safer razor.
Harry’s is the WORST Razor I have EVER Used in my Life not a close shave at All the trimmer blade on top is Shitty I’ve been using trimmer blades for years never once cut my lip till I used Harry’s it’s not a.comfortable shave at all BIGGEST PIECE OF SHIT EVER I’ll be going back to Good ole Gillete Razors yea they have gotten extremely expensive but a great shave Harry’s is A BIG FAT THUMBS DOWN
Worst razor I tried ever, totally waste of money and time also.
Disappointed. I am not alone, as it seems that at least one person shares my feelings about Harry’s. Just the other day at a social event, out of the blue, I was asked if I used the Harry’s razor. What do you think of them I was asked? Well, when I first heard of the line I was interested because of the way they were marketed and what they looked like and the claims that were made. However, my hopes were not realized because I found I couldn’t shave under my nose in that little spot at the connection of the bottom of the nose and the top of the lip. Yeah, right there. I described this to the fellow at the pre-Super Bowl (Crappy Bowl) and he says to his wife something to indicate his glee that he has the same take on the Harry’s razor: you can’t shave the part under your nose! I finished my beer and left and I continue to not use the Harry’s razor. Why? Because, all together now, you can’t shave under your nose with it!!!
Oh my God! I’m a 60 year old retired Army Soldier. I have used many types of razor system in my life understand, Harry’s is the best I’ve ever used. I’m a black man with ache creators, smile lines, (old lines), and many other face issues. I purchased Harry’s at Walmart yesterday and couldn’t wait to use it. I used it this morning and was shocked and still shocked. I’m buying another for my gym locker, and one to travel with. This razor system in one swipe cleared my shave gel and hair. It was the fasted shave I’ve ever had, ever had. Buy this razor. As a matter of fact, I will be searching in investing in Harry’s Razor. All a man or woman has to do is try it and they will buy and stay with it for the rest of their life.
I don’t write on product usually, good or bad, but this razor was amazing I had to comment before going to bed.
I’ve been using Harry’s for over 4 months now. IMHO, for my own shaving needs, Harry’s is not only less expensive it’s every bit as good as Gillette if not better. I really like their shave gel also.
All the Harry’s blade heads kept falling off the handle was my experience. Very frustrating. I never reordered. Harrys did not feel or appear to give me a better shave. I liked their aftershave cream enough to buy another at Target.
Underwhelmed. Got a starter pack as a gift, and then bought some blades at Walmart. The quality of the shave is not great. Hard to get a close shave. Even with the trim blade at the top, I have cut my nose several times while shaving. The shaving angle is uncomfortable and doesn’t get all of the areas. Worst, the blades don’t last very long. I can get maybe a week or 10 days of good shaves with the blades, but then they start to get dull. Even with a disposable Gillette Razor I can get close, good shaves for close to a month. I shave daily and have a fairly heavy beard. In short, I don’t recommend. I get far better results with other razors. Sorry about that, Harry.
Yep another fool here who fell for the marketing.
Feels a bit flimsy, doesn’t shave that close at all and managed to cut my nose which is a first while shaving.
All PR with a little bit of style but zero substance. Pretty much like every subscription service these days.
OK – – I smell a Scam.
Mailbox had a mailer for a ‘Free’ trial handle and blade
Of course – you had to agree to monthly shipments UNLESS you cancelled.
TOTAL BS. I got an 8-pack of 3-blade Schick Xtreme3 for $6.95
Each blade lasts me 6 months – – 3 Mos in primary duty
Then 3 Mos clean-up in the Shower.
OK – – my beard is mostly trimmed with a shaver
And the Schick is used to clean up the rest – – BUT
Even when ALL used to be shaved – the blades lasted 4 months – 2 in primary duty, and 2 in the shower.
Whatever your use – – I can’t believe harrys will beat available OTC offerings.
I’ve been very impressed so far – blades last me three weeks and the quality has been consistent too. No nicks or burn on my face. Happy customer.
every time I use Harrys razor I cut under my nose – it is now in the bin and I’m back to gillette
Try Bromley’s from Kroger. I’d been a Gillette user from age 15 starting with the Trac II but for me Bromley’s 7-blade is/was a game-changer. I can’t remember the last time I’ve had a smoother shave than what I get with Bromley’s. My daily shave routine: 1. Knock off stubble with electric razor; 2. Wash face w/soap & warm or hot-as-can-stand-it water & leave wet; 3. Apply shave cream; 4. Shave with Bromley’s 7-blade; 5. Finish off missed spots, if any, in shower w/cheapo disposable.
Smoothest shaves I’ve ever had are with Bromley’s 7 blade. B/c I knock off stubble with an electric before using a blade, I use the blades multiple times, but I rinse w/70% ethyl rubbing alcohol each time to sanitize & stave off rust. To me, they seem to last longer if rinsed w/alcohol after each use. Also, someone above mentioned using compressed air to blow out, and I also do that, but not every time, just occasionally.
The most affordable, high quality shave is from a double edge blade. Anything more than a single blade is not needed and causes more friction. My system is a Edger Jagger razor and a 100bx of personna blades.
I feel if they would have spent more money on the razor, rather than the packaging it came in it would be a sharper and better quality of a razor blade. My dull Gillette is sharper than Harry’s razor.
Well Schick bought Harry’s so we’re back choosing between big, overpriced, greedy corporate entities. If I remember correctly the founders of Harry’s stated that they started because they hated the big, greedy companies but it just goes to show that everyone has a price where they will sell-out.
I’ve been using a Harry’s I bought and as soon as the blades are used up, won’t be long as they dull quickly, I’m going back to Gillette. Harry’s just doesn’t fit my face, cannot get a close shave, actually have to touch up with my cheap Norelco Electric.
Any razor that has more than two blades is a waste of money and and a sales gimmick. Five blades? It’s also not good for the skin, leading to un-necessary irritation, bumps, and ingrown hairs. I have had the best results with a single blade safety razor. I don’t feel the need to join any ‘club’ for personal hygiene.
Don’t let the packaging fool you. These things are total garbage. I get a better shave from the cheap little bic razors.
Total garbage!! 0 stars. Skin irritation for days.
So i obtained a Harry’s promo set in 2016 — handle and some blades – and over the years have used it off and on. The other day, the little plastic piece that is part of the device that grips the blade finally broke. It was old and worn and came apart. I called Harry’s to let them know, as this is not something we encounter with the competition. They sent me a brand new handle, gratis. That’s some kind of public relations and the right thing to do, notable in today’s corporate mix.