If you want to save money on razorsandget a good shave, try a subscription shaving service.
It can be great, but with so many services, its tough to choose.
Lets start with the two big names.
They also offer bundles of razors and some of their more popular bath and shaving products.
Harrys: Harrys takes a bit of a different approach than Dollar Shave Club.
In many ways, the two companies couldnt be more different.
Dollar Shave Club also markets their razors and products to women as well as men.
Even the names of their razorsthe Truman and the Winstonecho that modern gentleman feel.
A lot of how much youll actually pay out of pocket depends on what you order.
However, there are some basics to note.
Both Companies Razors are Sharp, but Harrys Gets the Edge
Both companies razors aresharp.
Harrys razors dont have the same switch, but the cartridges slide on or off with a thumb-press.
As for the actual sharpness and steel of the blades, well, you probably wont notice the difference.
In both cases, youre getting razors thatll get the job done and last a good long while.
On this front, Harrys did have the edge though.
and DSCs razors either need to be stored blade up or else theyll lay flat and retain moisture.
Quite well, actually, but there are some differences.
Harrys razors, on the other hand, feel more like precision instruments.
Their cartridge bezels are comparably thin, and dont clog as easily with shaving cream or soap.
You usually put it under running water and let the water rinse it clean before you take another pass.
Both DSC and Harrys have their own lines of shaving products and toiletries designed for use with their blades.
Right out of the gate, on this front DSC shines.
They smell great and stick to Harrys modern, simple branding.
Their post-shave cream and moisturizer is standard too, spreads well, and makes for happy skin.
The fragrances for both are inoffensive but certainly smell like the guy section of the health and beauty aisle.
However, Dollar Shave Clubs shaving products are more rich and varied.
Now this is a good and a bad thing.
If youre trying to just shave and get out the door, that slowness can be maddening.
Both companies also make post-shave balms and moisturizers.
Harrys version is good, it goes on clean and moisturizes your skin, with a pleasant scent.
The Repair Serum was incredible.
In any event, DSCs shaving product line is by far the winner here.
DSCs toiletries are just a world apart though.
After putting these two to the test though, I have to say Im a little stymied.
They kind of roll shaving back into the self-care category, which I was pleasantly surprised by.
At the end of the day, I may wind up going with Harrys razors and DSCs shaving products.
Both companies offer free trials, so its worth trying them both yourself.
