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6 Best Men's Razor Subscription Services, Delivered Straight to Your Door

Never deal with a blunt blade again

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Admittedly, remembering to switch out a blunt razor for a new one isn't at the top of our to-do list. But shaving with old, blunt or rusty shavers will not only do a shoddy job, but can lead to razor burn, irritation and sensitivity issues.

You can up your grooming game, however, by signing up to a razor subscription service. Automatically sending you new blades and any other grooming accessory you desire to your door, these boxes contain everything you need for optimum hair removal.

Ready to subscribe? Scroll down for what to consider before buying and our top recommendations for the best razor subscriptions for men.

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    grüum Precision 6 Starter Kit

    Best multi-purpose razor kit

    grüum Precision 6 Starter Kit

    £3 at gruum.com
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  • 2
    Harry's Trial Set

    Best for facial hair and beards

    Harry's Trial Set

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  • 3
    The Personal Barber Discovery Shaving Box

    Best for a personalised shave

    The Personal Barber Discovery Shaving Box

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  • 4
    Dollar Shave Club £4 Starter Set

    Best budget razor kit

    Dollar Shave Club £4 Starter Set

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  • 5
    Cornerstone 6 Razor Blades + Handle

    Best for high-quality blades

    Cornerstone 6 Razor Blades + Handle

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How to Find the Best Razor Subscription Service for You

Consider these factors before you sign up to a service:

Extras: While some brands just deliver the bare minimum – ie a new razor head – to your door every month, some cater to a more extensive grooming routine. From shaving soaps to soothing after-balms, add-ons vary between subscription services.

Impact on the planet: Billions of plastic razors end up in landfills every year, so making the change to a more hardy material that will last you longer is a good move for the planet. Some of the services we tried are completely plastic-free too, while others offer blade recycling schemes and only use recyclable, recycled or compostable packaging.

Design: Decide whether you want a razor for the face, body or both. Some services are flexible, but others only tackle beards and stubble, so you'll need to make this decision before you buy. If you have sensitive skin, look for brands that offer razors with moisture strips, packed with soothing ingredients such as aloe vera.

How We Test

We put 11 razor subscription services to the test with a panel of 165 testers, to find out which ones are worth buying.

Our testers trialled each kit for over eight weeks, grading them on how convenient the delivery was, how effective the razors were at removing unwanted hair, as well as their overall design. We also considered any add-on or eco credentials before awarding a final score. Below are the best on test.

Best Men's Razor Subscription Boxes 2023

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Best multi-purpose razor kit

grüum Precision 6 Starter Kit

grüum Precision 6 Starter Kit
£3 at gruum.com

These razors can tackle everything from beard stubble to leg hair (no judgement here) and are infused with moisturising strips that aim to eliminate irritation. When you're finished, the blades can be sent back to the brand to be recycled too.

The high-grade steel didn't rust for any of our testers and it provided a comfortable shave for all. It was also easy to clean. The customer service was top notch too; a tester who accidentally dropped their razor got a replacement head within 24 hours.

Key specifications

Cost of subscription£5
Recommended usage areaFace and body
Sensitive skin optionYes
What's in the boxRazor handle, 2x razor heads
2
Best for facial hair and beards

Harry's Trial Set

Harry's Trial Set
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    Harry's prides itself on providing a great shave at a fair price, offering sets that contain everything from a shave gel to a post-shave balm, so your wash bag is never empty.

    The kit itself arrived nicely presented, with our panel loving how straightforward everything was to use. The razor mowed down any stragglers, leaving skin looking smoother, and everyone found the shave gentle and comfortable. The blades also remained sharp throughout the trial.

    Key specifications

    Cost of subscription£14
    Recommended usage areaFace
    Sensitive skin optionNo
    What's in the boxRazor handle, 1x razor head, foaming shave gel, travel blade cover
    3
    Best for a personalised shave

    The Personal Barber Discovery Shaving Box

    The Personal Barber Discovery Shaving Box

    As the name suggests, this service is all about giving you the ultimate personalised shaving experience, just in case you're ever separated from your loyal barber. Whether you're a shaving cream lover or a soap connoisseur, there's a kit for you here.

    Ours came with detailed instructions on how to get to grips with everything, and the razor removed all stray hairs for our panel. Most reported a close shave that left skin feeling smoother, and it was such a crowd pleaser that most said they'd carry on with their subscription.

    Key specifications

    Cost of subscription£12.95
    Recommended usage areaFace
    Sensitive skin optionNo
    What's in the boxRazor, shaving brush, shaving cream, 10x razor heads
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    Best budget razor kit

    Dollar Shave Club £4 Starter Set

    Dollar Shave Club £4 Starter Set
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    This cheap and cheerful option comes with starter sets from as little as £4, with refill options from £8.

    Despite the affordable price, it still did the job of eradicating unwanted hair for all, while the razor impressed our panel due to its rubber grip and ergonomic design.

    The blades remained rust-free and sharp during the test and got through testers hair speedily. One tester even reckoned the blades lasted longer than their usual go-to.

    Key specifications

    Cost of subscription£8
    Recommended usage areaFace
    Sensitive skin optionNo
    What's in the boxRazor handle, 4x razor heads
    5
    Best for high-quality blades

    Cornerstone 6 Razor Blades + Handle

    Cornerstone 6 Razor Blades + Handle

    If you find your razor is always clogging up after the first swipe, check out Cornerstone. Its razor is specifically designed to be easy to clean and features a layer of titanium and diamond-grade carbon – about as fancy as a razor gets.

    Although you can't use PayPal or Apple pay for this one, the delivery service was faultless and fit perfectly through the letterbox. The razor itself successfully got rid of hair for all, with most impressed with the close yet gentle shave it provided.

    Key specifications

    Cost of subscription£15
    Recommended usage areaFace
    Sensitive skin optionNo
    What's in the boxRazor handle, 6x razor heads
    6
    Best for sensitive skin

    Wilkinson Sword HYDRO 5 Skin Protection Advanced Men’s Razor and Hydro 5 Skin Protection Advanced Blades

    Wilkinson Sword HYDRO 5 Skin Protection Advanced Men’s Razor and Hydro 5 Skin Protection Advanced Blades

    Sensitive skin looks red and irritated long after you finish your workout, and shaving normally only worsens the problem.

    This razor features 'gel pools' alongside the blades that aim to protect skin for a more comfortable shave. Most testers said it didn’t spark irritation, with everyone finding it comfortable to use and easy to clean.

    Our panel appreciated the sharp blades and edge trimmer, which got rid of hair easily for most, and said the kit came with everything they needed for an ace shaving experience.

    Key specifications

    Cost of subscription£11.99
    Recommended usage areaBody
    Sensitive skin optionYes
    What's in the boxRazor handle, 4x razor heads
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    Tested byMaria Kumar
    Beauty and Grooming Testing Manager

    Maria is our Beauty and Grooming Testing Manager, and since joining in mid-2022, she has managed the testing for mutiple categories including scalp scrubs, collagen supplements and retinol serums. In addition to her master's degree in chemical engineering and a diploma in cosmetic science, she recently received her MBA from the London College of Fashion, focusing on case studies within the beauty industry. Prior to joining the company, she worked within the global technical team at the Estee Lauder Companies for over six years, collaborating with the chemists and engineers to launch luxury beauty products at scale and to quality. She has also worked as a formulation scientist within the pharmaceutical industry and takes this evidence based approach into all her product testing. 

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