The Best Razors for Women of 2021

Like others on this list, the Schick Hydro Silk Sensitive Skin razor slid across my legs, removing all hair in its path in a pass or two. Like every other razor with a removable cartridge, this has a flexible head that makes it possible to hold the handle perpendicular to the legs while still keeping the five blades against the leg. This was helpful in curved areas, like the back of my knee.

Where this differs is its handle design. While most handles have a curve that slopes downward to the razor head, this slopes down and then lifts up right before the razor head, making the blades on the same plane as the highest part of the handle. This is a small detail, but it gave me pause when using the razor because it felt different in my hand than others on this list. To push to the top of this list, this razor would need to feel more natural to hold and have a sturdier build. Still, I got a good shave and wouldn’t hesitate to wield this again.

You can snag this in a package with one handle and two cartridges. Refills come in packs with four cartridges. It comes with a holder that suctions to the wall, but it was ineffective, as the device kept falling.

The Gillette Venus Smooth is one of three razors on this list that contains three blades. The fewer blades didn’t hinder my experience at all, but the razor’s smaller head did. Though the actual blades appear to be the same size as the ones on other razors on this list, the surface area of the head made me feel like I had less control while shaving. The surrounding plastic also didn't seem to have as much lubrication as others on this list. The result was a mild scraping sensation that didn’t hurt or leave irritation but also didn’t feel as great against the skin as other razors.

That said, if you prefer a smaller head for more precision work, such as along a bikini line, you may enjoy this, as it’s easier to get into curved areas. You can find this razor in a pack with two cartridges and refill with an eight-count package of blades.

Though it falls further down this list, the Billie razor is a top-notch choice both as a standalone razor and as a razor subscription service. Like others, its five blades effectively remove hair in one pass, though it may take a few passes in curved areas, such as around the knees or ankles. The results are a clean, smooth shave that’s easy to achieve if you don’t mind working more slowly in trickier spots. Its lubricated cartridges help to achieve that silky-skin effect. The handle is comfortable to hold but not the highest quality, which is where it falls short compared to the Athena Club subscription razor.

服务成本与雅典娜和sim卡ilar pricing model. Your first shipment includes the razor handle, two cartridges, and a mount that magnetizes to the razor and sticks to the wall. From there, you receive four replacement cartridges per shipment, with delivery frequency (and recurring charges) based on how often you say you shave.

The Gillette Mach3 Turbo is our Best Overall men’s disposable razors because it provides a close, clean shave for facial hair. After using this on my legs, I can see why it earned those accolades. It has a small, three-blade head, similar to the Gillette Venus Smooth, that allows you to work effectively in hard-to-reach or curved areas, like around the jawline or, in my case, around the knees. It skates well across the skin without tugging or scraping and offered me the aforementioned clean shave.

This is a great option for a razor and only fell further down this list because its basic model doesn’t stand out amongst the crowd—and because of my own preferences (like a larger head). You can find the handle in a pack with two cartridges and purchase a five-count of cartridges for refills.

You wouldn’t know based on the name, but the Joy Women’s Razor is manufactured by Gillette. Joy is supposed to be a simplistic, barebones razor for getting the job done, without the bells and whistles of the Venus razors that also increase the price. Similar to men's razors, this has a smaller, squarer head and a straight handle rather than a "mermaid tail."

Unlike the Gillette models higher on this list, I wasn’t a fan of Joy’s five-blade razor—it didn’t glide well on my legs and created a scraping sensation. It didn’t hurt, but by the time I tested this, I knew that there were better options, including others from Gillette. The result was fine—the smaller head worked well in tough-to-reach areas and I got a clean shave everywhere else, though the blade could use more lubrication. An initial purchase of this razor includes the handle and four cartridges, and there are packs of four, eight, or 12 refills available.

The same complaints I have about the Joy razor stand for the Flamingo five-blade razor, but intensified. I felt friction against my skin while trying to slide the razor up my leg—it was similar to the skidding of windshield wipers on dry glass. My guess as to why: The cluster of five blades is not centered on the cartridge and the extra plastic at the top of the razor head isn’t lubricated, thus causing friction. I had to work more slowly with this one, but I still achieved a clean shave. If you don’t care about the experience but only the results, you can get away with this—it’s just not worth it when there are better options for a similar price.

This comes in a pack with one razor handle and one cartridge. You can also purchase a pack of eight refill blades. The razor comes with a holder that suction cups to the wall, but it did not hold up with or without the razor sitting in it.

唯一non-refillable Bic苏蕾剃须刀option we tested. The cartridge housing the three blades has no flexibility, as it’s cemented to the handle in one position. These feel cheap, but get the job done in a few passes. The small head makes it easier to maneuver the razor in curved areas, but it isn’t as effective at removing hair in these spots as others on this list. In a pinch, these disposables work fine, but you have to take your time and use plenty of soap or shaving cream to avoid missing hair or causing uncomfortable friction on the skin.

The one we tested came in a pack of eight razors, though other sized sets are available.

The Schick Intuition Sensitive Skin has a clunky design that ultimately landed it at the bottom of our ranks. Its four blades sit encased in a razor head that looks similar to a bar of soap and that sits on top of a thick handle. When I pressed this into my skin and slid the razor up my leg, I couldn’t tell if it was removing the hair because I couldn’t feel or see the actual blades. This took some getting used to. I liked that you didn’t need shaving cream to get proper lubrication, thanks to the lather that the head produces. I had to pass over certain areas, like my knees, a few times, but I was able to snatch all of the hair.

I wouldn’t recommend this over slimmer, typical designs because it’s not very intuitive, but it works. You may prefer it if you’re frustrated by water washing away your shaving cream, particularly if you have a small shower that makes it difficult to avoid the running stream.

The razor handle is sold with two cartridges and you can find replacements in packs of three or six.