Man tries ‘every model’ of razor in 35 years finds £16 one ‘best’

Achieving a close, comfortable shave without irritation can take years of trial and error. Experimenting with different razors and skincare products often proves both time-consuming and frustrating.

However, one man claims he has finally found the answer after more than 45 years of shaving experience. Initially attracted to the Cremo Barber-Grade Razor for its sleek tortoiseshell handle, it was the performance that ultimately impressed him.

Created to deliver barbershop-quality results at home, the razor usually retails for £19.95 and comes with an extra blade refill. For a limited time, shoppers can enjoy a 20% discount, reducing the price to £15.96 with the code CREMOSHAVE at checkout.

The promotion includes all of the grooming products on the Cremo website, including the Original Shaving Cream, the Cooling Shaving Cream, and the Post Shave Balm. It’s not just this individual who is championing the Cremo razor, with another purchaser calling it ‘the best razor I’ve ever used’.

Cremo’s Tortoiseshell Razor has been crafted to combat irritation, delivering a close shave while remaining gentle on the skin. Achieving this through Cremo’s distinctive lubricating gel reservoir, infused with skin-nourishing ingredients, the razor also features five hardwearing steel blades with a coated guard bar that aligns the skin and minimises friction.

The handle not only looks striking on the bathroom shelf, it is weighted to encourage proper balance, a firm grip and greater control. For those tricky areas such as beneath the nose, an integrated pull-back trimmer enables precise edging and shaping, reports the Mirror.

Whether you are rushing through your morning shave or aiming to look your absolute best for a special occasion without the concern of nicks and redness, Cremo’s Tortoiseshell Razor promises to make the whole process faster, simpler and smoother. One Cremo customer described the razor as giving them ‘an exceptional shave’, while another remarked: “Never had such a qualitative razor. No more irritation.”

Drawing a comparison with a rival brand, another user shared: “Have used this razor with the Cremo shave cream and I think it is excellent and a significant improvement over my previous Mach 3 turbo razor. Very smooth and close shave with no burn or irritation.”

For a more budget-friendly option, the Gillette Mach 3 Turbo Razor For Men is available for £10.50 at Boots, though it features only three blades compared to Cremo’s five. The Harry’s Original Core Shave Pack at £14 is another alternative worth considering.

Those seeking a shaving cream to pair with Cremo’s razor may wish to take a leaf out of a fellow shopper’s book and go for the Cremo Original Shaving Cream. Currently reduced to £8.76 with a 20% discount applied, buyers can pick up both the shaving cream and the razor for under £25.

Describing the cream as ‘first class’, one reviewer said: “Cleaner with less mess than shave soap and brush. It leaves my face fresh with no nicks. For best results finish with Cremo’s post shave balm.” The Cremo Post Shave Balm was £12.95 but is now £10.36 in the sale.

One shopper noted ‘it did not froth up’, which is worth bearing in mind for those who prefer a lathering cream, as it may not be the ideal choice. This proved no issue for another buyer who wrote: “I have tried several more expensive wet shave products and all of them left me with razor burn and irritation.

“This is the only one I’ve tried that gives me a close irritation free shave. Furthermore this product is faster and less messy to use since you don’t have to work up a lather.”

Another delighted customer, awarding a full five stars, left the following glowing verdict: “Been shaving for over 35 years and this is the best shaving cream I’ve ever used.”

Cremo’s complete shaving range is available here.