The 7 Best Razors for Men of 2025 (2025)

Best Overall Razor

Gillette ProGlide Shield

Number of Blades: 5 | Style: Refillable cartridge

The Gillette ProGlide Shield is our top pick for its smooth, high-quality shave. It has a low-friction glide and blade that pivots in multiple directions to hug facial contours. It's five blades, guided by a micro-thin comb-like strip, cut stubble cleanly without tugging. Our test team raves, “It's unmatched in side-by-side tests.”

Enhanced lubrication strips minimize irritation, outshining the otherwise stellar Gillette ProGlide. Blade swaps are effortless, and the unobstructed design simplifies rinsing, solidifying the Shield as a standout. “I've never had a closer shave,” one tester adds.

The ProGlide Shield delivers consistently superior shaves across multiple uses, outshining most rivals in our tests. Its minor flaws--a slightly less ergonomic handle, a need for grippier rubber accents, and a so-so precision trimmer--pale next to its high performance and durability. “I barely noticed the blade dulling after a week,” one tester says.

While the Schick Hydro Sensitive matches it in some areas with a longer, lighter handle, it's trickier to clean and swap cartridges, losing out overall. The budget-friendly Schick Quattro Titanium offers a solid four-blade shave, but the ProGlide Shield's ease and quality win. “It's worth every penny for the smooth finish,” another tester insists.

Best Bang for Your Buck

Schick Quattro Titanium

Number of Blades: 4 + 1 edging blade | Style: Refillable cartridge

The Schick Quattro Titanium offers a smooth, close shave with its four-blade system, blending ergonomic design, a rubberized grip, and solid performance. “It shaves as well as many pricier options,” a tester notes, highlighting its value at a fraction of the cost of modern multi-blade razors like the Gillette ProGlide.

While budget five-blade options like the BIC Flex 5 Titanium Disposable exist, they fall short on quality. Spending over double on the Gillette ProGlide Shield gets you extras like lubrication and pivoting tech, but for affordability and reliability, the Quattro Titanium shines. “I love how it balances cost and comfort,” another tester says.

The Schick Quattro Titanium excels with its affordable four-blade shave, though its closely spaced blades trap hair and grime more than some three- or five-blade rivals. Frequent rinsing helps, and its value shines. “I love its performance for the price,” a tester says.

For easier cleaning and slightly better glide, the five-blade Harry's Truman or Gillette Fusion5 edge it out, while three-blade disposables like the Gillette Sensor3 Sensitive lag behind. Still, the Quattro Titanium remains a top pick. “It's tough to beat at this cost,” another tester notes.

Best Double Edge Safety Razor

Vikings Blade The Godfather Stonehenge

Number of Blades: 1 + 1 | Type of Style: Double edge safety razor

The Vikings Blade The Godfather Stonehenge is our top double-edge safety razor, boasting a hefty 5.7-ounce build, superior shave, and durable design—ideal for seasoned or eco-minded shavers. Its ergonomic, textured handle ensures control, outshining rivals like Bevel. “It feels like a heavy-duty tool,” a tester says.

Though less forgiving than five-blade options like the Gillette ProGlide Shield or Schick Hydro Sensitive, its mild DE blades deliver a standout shave with practice. “I mastered it faster than expected,” tester Jason Wanlass notes. For less effort, multi-blade models suffice, but this razor's quality is worth it.

The Godfather Stonehenge offers a stellar close shave, though its safety razor design requires practice—especially for multi-blade users—and may cause slight irritation. It lags in ease of cleaning and blade replacement, scoring low across all razor types. “I love the shave, but it's a bit tricky to clean,” a tester admits.

Experienced shavers will appreciate its quality, outpacing the Bevel Safety and Vikings Blade Chieftain Odin in handling, despite their modern and ornate designs. At 20%+ less cost, it's the budget-friendly pick among top-tier safety razors. “I found it worth the effort,” another tester says.

Our Favorite Disposable Razor

BIC Flex 5 Titanium Disposable

Number of Blades: 5 | Style: Disposable

The BIC Flex 5 Titanium Disposable is our top disposable razor, featuring a wide, rubber-gripped handle with a weighted ball-bearing for control and a standout edging blade for sculpting. “I love its precision,” a tester says, noting its edge over typical throwaways.

While the BIC Flex 4 Sensitive Hybrid scores similarly, its flimsier build and missing grooming blade disappoint. The Flex 5's sturdy design and added features win out. “It feels premium for a disposable,” another tester adds.

The BIC Flex 5 Titanium's five-blade design underperforms many options in our tests. I left stubble after multiple passes. That said, it does beat most disposables except the BIC Flex 4 Sensitive Hybrid. “I need patience for a smooth shave,” lead tester Jason Wanlass says. Its head also clogs, complicating rinsing.

Still, it's our top disposable for its features, but reusable options like the Schick Quattro Titanium (four blades, similar price) or Gillette Fusion5 (five blades, slightly pricier with easy refills) offer better shaves and value. “I'd switch to the Fusion5 for less hassle,” another tester notes.

Best Overall Electric Razor

Braun Series 8 with PowerCase

Run Time on Full Charge: 60 minutes | Usage Options: Wet & Dry

Want to upgrade from a classic handheld razor to a modern, tech-savvy option? After testing numerous electric razors, we're obsessed with the Braun Series 8 with PowerCase for its stellar shaving performance. It offers wet or dry settings for a smooth, irritation-free shave—perfect even in the shower—plus a powerful motor that cuts through stubble fast. We measured the rechargeable battery lasting 132 minutes and it recharged fully in just an hour. Our tester only plugged it in every few weeks.

Our testers couldn't stop raving about it: “It's all I need. I took it on all my travels and never felt it was too bulky,” one said. The self-cleaning base keeps it low-maintenance, and the travel case doubles as a charger, eliminating the need for a cord on long trips. If you're looking for convenience, performance, and portability in an electric razor, this is the one to beat.

The Braun Series 8 with PowerCase delivers premium features at a higher upfront cost than basic models, though it's more affordable than Braun's luxury razors while retaining nearly all their perks. Ongoing expenses—like self-cleaner fluid and blade replacements—add up, making it pricier than manual razors. The budget-friendly Braun Series 3 ProSkin is a solid starter for newcomers hesitant to splurge. The Series 8's pop-up trimmer is decent but thin and sticky, falling short of the best we tested.

“You get what you pay for, and then some,” one tester raved, praising its unbeatable close shave. It's a top-tier daily razor for those prioritizing performance, but luxury seekers might eye the Braun Series 9 Pro for extra features. On a tight budget? The classic Gillette ProGlide Shield offers great value at a fraction of the cost.

Read more: Braun Series 8 with PowerCase Review

Best Bang for the Buck Electric Razor

Braun Series 3 ProSkin

Run Time on Full Charge: 50 minutes | Usage Options: Wet & Dry

The Braun Series 3 ProSkin, a budget-friendly base model, offers solid construction and functionality, making it a top value pick. It won't deliver a world-class shave—upgrade to the Braun Series 8 for that—but it handles whiskers well enough for work, dates, or daily life. Key perks include long run time, a comfy grip, wet/dry use, and easy maintenance.

“I love how the USB charging cord lets you power up anywhere—super easy to toss in a bag without worry,” a tester said, highlighting its travel-friendly design with widely available USB ports. It's a practical, no-fuss choice for a reliable shave on a budget.

Our testing showed the ProSkin's flaws—stiff trimmer arm, loose travel cap, no power button lock, and weak power for thick whiskers—but its low price and value shine through. The Remington F5 Foil is another budget-friendly electric option with a decent shave.

“I'm impressed by how much value you get for the price,” a tester said. For even less, the Gillette ProGlide Shield or Schick Hydro Sensitive manual razors deliver solid performance without power concerns.

Read more: Braun Series 3 ProSkin Review

Excellent Choice for Precision Grooming and Body

Philips Norelco OneBlade Face and Body Hybrid

Waterproof: Showerproof | Power Source: Rechargeable Battery

The Philips Norelco OneBlade Face and Body Hybrid seems delicate but excels at thick beards and body grooming. “The OneBlade delivers one of the smoothest, cleanest shaves we saw,” a tester raved, rivaling disposables and dedicated electrics. Its compact, waterproof design is shower-friendly and easy to clean.

This model's pivoting blade heads glide smoothly, with replaceable blades for precision. While we loved the Braun Series 8 for all-around performance, the OneBlade stood out for precision and body grooming.

However, it lacks larger guards for long, thick beards and focuses on close shaves and shorter styles. Blade replacements add upkeep costs, and the small plastic parts may break or get lost.

Try a manual razor like The Godfather Stonehenge by Vikings Blade, which cuts waste and costs for cheaper precision. “I swear by its exceptional results,” a tester said. Multi-blade Gillette ProGlide or electrics like the Braun Series 7 and Braun 9-in-1 Trimmer offer broader grooming options if budget allows.

Read more: Philips Norelco OneBlade Face and Body Hybrid Review.

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How We Test Razors

Navigating the grooming market is tough with its vast options and tricky jargon. We bought top razors at retail—2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-blade designs, disposables, cartridges, and double-edge safety razors—for hands-on testing. Each was tested over multiple shaves with consistent prep and gel; safety razors got shave soap and a badger brush for a classic touch. We compared them side-by-side—shaving, rinsing, contouring, grip, even splitting our faces between products—to guide you to the best choice.

Our razor testing is divided into five different metrics:

• Shave Quality (25% of overall score weighting)

• Glide and Comfort (25% weighting)

• Handle Ergonomics (20% weighting)

• Build and Durability (20% weighting)

• Ease of Cleaning and Blade Replacement (10% weighting)

Why Trust GearLab

This in-depth review is brought to you by Jason Wanlass and Nick Bruckbauer. Leveraging his nearly seven years of experience at GearLab, Jason, a former journalist and outdoor enthusiast, meticulously analyzes all the products on our list. With a keen eye for detail and a user-centric approach honed from his own daily shaving routine, Jason excels at finding hidden features that elevate a product from good to great. His background in journalism translates into insightful reviews that cover everything from camping gear to home appliances.

Nick is a civil engineer with a B.S. Degree from Purdue University who enthusiastically uses research, objective testing, and data to solve real-world problems. In recent years, he's turned his analytical mind to evaluating a wide range of home and outdoor products to share his expertise with others. With coarse, dark hair and soft, sensitive skin, Nick has also been on a lifelong journey to optimize his shaving ritual to mitigate his constant struggle with bumps, irritation, and frequent ingrown hairs.

The largest portion of our testing time was spent actually using the razors hands-on over several months.

How to Pick the Best Razor

Trying to decide on the right razor? We've compiled a list of four key considerations, including blade type, budget, and lifestyle, to help narrow the selection process.

Electric or Manual?

The choice between the two is ultimately a personal preference, but considering how each style performs is still a good idea. An electric razor offers convenience and is generally less irritating on the skin. A manual razor offers a closer shave and provides more precision in your routine to achieve certain lines and shapes. If you are on the fence, consider how often you shave, how much time you have, and how close of a shave you prefer.

Manual and electric razors both have their pros and cons. While electric razors are kinder to the skin, they tend to be much more expensive than manual razors.

What About Blade Type?

Choosing between cartridge and safety blades is also a personal preference, each having strengths and weaknesses. A cartridge razor fits the bill if you value convenience and ease of use. In contrast, a safety razor requires practice and precision but creates a great shave and works well with sensitive skin. Both require blade replacement, but in most instances, a cartridge is easier to change.

How Much Time Do You Have?

Those who value their time before work know how important saving a few extra minutes is in the morning. Finding a razor that is efficient and quick can be one of the most important aspects when looking for a razor. If you know you're tight on time, electric razors are by far the most efficient option. If you absolutely prefer handheld razors, then cartridge-style razors are the route to go over safety razors. Other features, such as quick rinsing and well-designed pivot heads, also make a difference in your shave's overall time and quality.

Does the Handle Matter?

Finding a razor with a quality handle can improve your shaving experience and avoid unwanted knicks and slips. Additionally, a good razor handle helps improve the maneuverability around your face and can make shaving smoother and require fewer strokes. Look for a well-designed, ergonomic handle if you plan to use your razor in the shower.

How Much Does it Cost to Replace the Blade?

When calculating a razor's lifetime cost, factor in the initial price plus replacement blade expenses. Razors often come with blade bundles, and replacements vary in price and quantity—some even offer discounted subscriptions. Prices fluctuate with frequent discounts, complicating cost-per-blade comparisons across products.

Check replacement blade costs before choosing a razor for your needs. Larger blade bundles typically lower the per-blade price. Disposables are cheapest overall, despite full replacement. Cartridge razors sit mid-range, with top models pricier. Safety razors, though costly upfront, can compete long-term with bulk blade buys.

Analysis and Test Results

Much more goes into a comfortable, high-quality shave than just the blade quality of your preferred tool. To find the best products, we evaluated each product across five performance metrics: shave quality, glide and comfort, handle ergonomics, build quality and durability, and ease of cleaning and blade replacement. We recommend taking note of the high performers in whichever metrics you prioritize for your personal needs.

What's the Best Value?

Beyond performance, we assess razor value, finding that top price doesn't always mean top quality—there's a sweet spot for most. On a budget, the Schick Quattro Titanium delivers solid performance for less. The mid-range GillettePro Glide Shield is a favorite for affordability and quality. For a premium option, the Godfather Stonehenge by Vikings Blade offers a stellar shave with style but ranks among the priciest; blades are separate, raising initial costs, though cheaper per-blade long-term.

Shave Quality

We rated shave quality by how well blades cut hair and left skin smooth. Closer shaves from sharper, aggressive blades can increase irritation, bumps, or ingrown hairs—details we cover in glide and comfort ratings—but here, we focus solely on closeness and quality.

The Gillette ProGlide Shield and Gillette ProGlide, both 5-blade razors, tied for best shave quality, offering close, smooth cuts effortlessly. The Schick Hydro Sensitive also excelled equally. Smoothness and glide—detailed later—set their rankings apart, but all left skin smooth and fresh.

Similarly, the Schick Quattro Titanium provided excellent shave quality. It is our favorite 4-blade design and one that we'd highly recommend with its affordable price and excellent value. The Quattro has similar shave quality as its 5-blade competitors but causes slightly less irritation due to having one less blade.

We also tested two top double-edge safety razors and felt The Godfather provided the closest high-quality shave, followed closely by the Bevel Safety. The Godfather gets the nod here with a slightly more aggressive blade that shaves more closely than the Bevel.

Glide and Comfort

While most shaving tools will do a decent job of closely trimming your hair, what separates the highest-performing products from the pack is how smoothly they glide and how comfortable your skin feels afterward. Sometimes, the additional blades in modern designs that help achieve a smooth, close shave can also stretch and tug at your skin and make it feel depleted. Products that pull or tug at the skin too much can also lead to bumps and ingrown hairs.

Most razors trim hair decently, but top performers excel in smooth gliding and post-shave comfort. Extra blades in modern designs can enhance closeness but may tug skin, leaving it irritated or prone to bumps and ingrown hairs.

The Gillette ProGlide, Gillette Fusion5 , and Harry's Truman also do an excellent job at balancing comfort with a high-quality shave but have a little more friction and don't seem to glide quite as smoothly as our top two models.

Our safety razors, the Vikings Blade, Bevel Safety, and Vikings Blade Chieftain Odin, also stand out in this metric for their smooth, comfortable glide. Each is a good option for those inexperienced with a double-edge safety model but looking to transition. This type of tool requires more patience and finesse than modern multi-blade cartridges, but these models have a mild enough blade to balance a close shave with a smooth glide and limited irritation. One potential drawback to these types of razors is they lack pivoting heads, which requires the user to actively adjust for the contours of the face and neck.

Handle Ergonomics

Any tool is only as useful as the person operating it, and razors are no different. It doesn't matter how well the blades work if you don't have confident, precise control over them. A product's handle ergonomics is an essential piece of the shaving experience. A handle with a curved, ergonomic shape, some kind of textured grip, and a little bit of an added weight tend to allow you to operate the most efficiently.

The standout performer in this category is the Vikings Blade The Godfather Stonehenge. This razor's heavily weighted metal handle offers a nicely curved shape and textured grooves for added grip. The handle inspires confidence in the task at hand, and its heavier weight allows you to use gentle grip pressure to still achieve a close shave. This product is much heavier than anything else in our lineup and gives the perception that it's built to last a long time.

Next is the Schick Hydro Sensitive, which has our favorite handle for a refillable cartridge design. The handle feels slightly heavier than most other cartridge designs and has a soft rubberized texture to provide a confident, no-slip grip. The upper moisturizing pods also flip away to allow more control and precision for trimming around sensitive areas like below your nose.

The Schick Hydro Sensitive has a soft handle but is heavy enough to feel confident in hand.

Eight other models on our list, including the Amazon Basics 5-Blade MotionSphere, BIC Flex 4 Sensitive Hybrid, Harry's Truman, and several models from Gillette and Schick, earned respectable honorable mentions in this category, thanks to their simple handle designs with a nicely curved shape and large rubber inserts. They also include an additional single precision-trimming blade for edging along beards or sideburns.

The Quattro Titanium has a smooth rubberized grip that makes it easy to hold and comfortable.

Build Quality and Durability

In this metric, we evaluated the overall build quality of each product, including the handle materials, the initial blade quality, and the connection points between the handles and the blades or cartridges. We won't discuss blade sharpness or long-term durability since there are so many factors that vary from person to person, including hair and skin coarseness, shaving cream type, and rinsing and storing habits. We focus on each model's initial quality and durability for a handful of shaves throughout our testing period.

The obvious thousand-pound gorilla in this metric is the hefty Vikings Blade The Godfather Stonehenge, followed closely by the Bevel Safety The Bevel is constructed with a chromium-plated solid brass handle, while the Godfather Stonehenge is made from 304L stainless steel.

Both products have a heavy-duty feel and inspire confidence in their durability. They are also designed to use replaceable double-edge blades that are typically affordable and can be mixed and matched to suit your skin and hair type. The Vikings Blade's shear heft and density allowed it to outscore the Bevel and the Vikings Blade Chieftain Odin in this metric.

The Vikings Blade models are some of the most durable models in our lineup.

Next up are the Gillette ProGlide Shield, Gillette ProGlide, and the Vikings Blade Chieftain Odin. All three models have well-engineered metal handles that outshine the rest of the cartridge models on our list. Each is very balanced and has a hefty feel, which conveys a sense of quality not found in disposable models.

Finally, the Schick Hydro Sensitive boasts an above-average build quality. Its handle has more heft to it than most other products. It also provides an outstanding balance between shave quality and a smooth, comfortable glide. At the absolute bottom end of the spectrum, you'll find three options from Gilette: the Sensor2 Plus, Sensor3 Sensitive, and Sensor3 Smooth Shave Disposable.

Ease of Cleaning and Blade Replacement

Though perhaps not as crucial as other performance metrics, a product's ease of cleaning and blade replacement are critical elements to its longevity and continued shave quality. Models that are difficult to rinse, easily get jammed up with hair and grime, or trap moisture can cause the blades to rust or wear prematurely, which all tend to quickly diminish the shave quality and comfort. Designs with nicely spaced, easily rinsed, and dried blades tend to last longer. Similarly, once it does come time to change to a new blade, most products have a simple button to pop the old cartridge out and a new one in, but some operate a little easier than others.

Our favorite products in this performance metric are some of the Gillette models. The Gillette ProGlide and Gillette ProGlide Shield are extremely easy to rinse clean and have exceptional blade replacement systems. Another high-scoring model for this metric is the Vikings Blade Chieftain Odin. Changing blades on the Chieftain Odin is fun and mildly addicting. More importantly, this model's twist-open design is much faster than most safety razors. It's also a little safer and makes cleaning a breeze.

The Harry Truman also earned high marks in this metric. This razor is easy to rinse, and its blade replacement system is quick and effective, although not as effective as the Gillette system.

The Gillette Sensor3 Smooth Shave Disposable has a similar 3-blade design as the Gillette Sensor3 Sensitive, which does an excellent job of preventing grime from building up between the blades. When either razor has reached the end of its usable lifespan, simply discard the entire disposable handle and blade and replace it with a new one.

Most 5-blade cartridges struggle in this metric because their blades are so tightly packed together, making it easy for hair, shaving cream, or moisture to get trapped between them. However, the Gillette ProGlide Shield, Gillette ProGlide, and Gillette Fusion5 all perform better than most 5-blade models in this area, thanks to a wide-open backside of the blade head. Additionally, each model makes blade replacement super easy — just push and click it into place.

Conclusion

The shaving marketplace is filled with many similar-looking competing products, and it can be daunting to sort through the mess of adverts to determine which product is right for you. We hope that our extensive head-to-head tests and attention to detail have helped you understand your options better and will help you choose the product that best suits your shaving needs.