DooDudeThe Captain's Log

The razor round-up

DooDude's Favorite Razors

After testing dozens of razors on his sensitive skin and coarse beard, these are the DooDude's top picks. They're the cream of the shaving-cream crop.

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These rankings come from the DooDude’s own shaving experience. Read the full shaving story to see how he got here.

Top 4 cartridge razors

#1: Gillette Fusion 5

Gillette Fusion5 ProGlide ProShield razor and refill cartridges in retail packaging

#2: BIC Flex 5 Hybrid

BIC Flex 5 Hybrid razor with spare cartridges in retail packaging

Read the BIC Flex 5 Hybrid hands-on review.

#3: Dorco Pace 6 Plus

Dorco Pace 6 Plus razor and cartridges in retail packaging

#4: Dorco Pace 7

Dorco Pace 7 razor handle with spare cartridges and box

Honorable mentions: cartridge razors

  • BIC Flex 4 Hybrid
  • KOS (King of Shaves) 5-Blade Razor
  • Gillette Mach3 Turbo
  • Harry’s “The Truman”
BIC Flex 4 Hybrid razor in retail packaging
King of Shaves 5-blade razor with two spare cartridges
Gillette Mach3 Turbo razor in retail packaging
Harry's The Truman razor with an orange handle

Other razors tested that didn’t make the list: Schick Hydro 5 Sense (read the review), Personna M5 Magnum, Personna Caliber 5 with Motion Sphere, MicroTouch Tough Blade, Feather F3 and Feather MR3 Neo.

Top 3 safety razors

#1: Rex Ambassador

Rex Ambassador double-edge safety razor standing next to its box

#2: Merkur MK-34C

Merkur 34C double-edge safety razor beside its blade packet

#3: Feather AS-D2

Feather AS-D2 all-stainless safety razor on its stand in a gift box

Top 3 electric razors

#1: Braun Series 7 (7899cc)

Braun Series 7 electric shaver

#2: Philips Norelco 9000 Prestige

Philips Norelco Series 9000 Prestige electric shaver

#3: Philips Norelco OneBlade

Philips Norelco OneBlade trimmer in retail packaging