In a way, the Original’s aesthetic—functional, efficient, and inoffensive—distills why it’s our top pick. Written by Jessica Kasparian, who has spent four years testing makeup, hair, and skin care products. Some testers loved the Swirl head’s considerable rim of shower gel and even found that it could supplant the need for shaving cream or a separate soap or gel.

It’s enough to allow you to shave with just a dab of extra gel or cream, and it doesn’t gunk up as easily as the Swirl’s purple rim.

As its name suggests, the Original has a classic, capable, three-blade head, without the polarizing shaving gel that coats the heads of razors like the Billie or Gillette Venus Swirl.

The blade has a coating of lubrication around it to aid in this, and I didn’t experience any scraping, pinching, or nicking—instead, the razor felt comfortable against my skin and left my legs feeling silky. Exclusive DLC Comfort Edges… each blade has a unique DLC comfort edge, so MACH3 Glides effortlessly and comfortably across your face.A comfortable handle: Razors are only dangerous if they slip, so the handle should be both comfortable to hold and secure. Precision: Experience the precision and accuracy of Gillette Mach3 Razor Blades for a smooth and flawless shave. If you’d like to file an allegation of infringement, you’ll need to follow the process described in our Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy. 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. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies.