5 Best Razor Blade Brands

Almost every household around the world has at least one razor blade in the home, with a lot of us shaving at least once per week while many people use razors on a daily basis. Because of this, the razor industry is incredibly competitive and is now producing well over $4 billion in yearly revenue.

With all of the razor companies getting their hands in the action, they have been able to maintain a high quality for mass consumption. There are dozens of razor blade brands that are making millions of dollars each, but only a handful stand out as being the best. Here are the five best razor blade brands on the market right now and a little bit about what makes them great.

Gillette

Gillette is one of the more affordable brands of shaving razors that doesn’t skimp on quality. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, The Gillette Company merged with the Procter and Gamble company in 2005 and has been producing shaving razors since the early 1900s. Among all of their products, Gillette now pulls in over $10 billion in annual revenue.

Many publications have selected a variety of Gillette razors as the best razors a man can buy. They’re relatively inexpensive as far as quality safety razors are concerned and they do a fantastic job of giving you the perfect close shave. There are plenty of Gillette razors to choose from to find your perfect fit. 

Schick

Schick was founded by U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Jacob Schick in the mid-1900s and is second in sales behind Gillette. However, they’re top in sales in Japan. Schick came up with his idea for the product after sustaining an injury. 

He had difficulty shaving and with all the time on his hands, he come up with the Schick razor. Schick primarily sells safety razors, like their competition Gillette, and is around the same price. Customers enjoy the glide the lubrication of the razors gives and the ease of use. There are many options to choose from when you’re looking for the most comfortable and efficient razor to get the job done. 

Merkur

Based in Germany, Merkur is a subsidiary of the DOVO Steelware company.  DOVO manufactures scissors, straight razors, and manicure equipment. Merkur has been around for more than 120 years and employs skilled workers who give incredible attention to detail, producing high-quality razors. 

The look of the razors is classic and sleek. They are more expensive than the typical American-brand straight razors, but the quality makes up for the price. You can find the razors at shaving supply shops around America, or through online retailers. 

Harry’s

Harry’s is based in New York and is a relatively new company, formed in 2012 by Jeff Raider and Andy Katz-Mayfield. The pair bought out the Feintechnik razor factory in 2014 for a whopping $100 million, giving them complete control over their product.  

Harry’s razors are sold in Target and Walmart stores as well as offering a subscription service where you can receive a variety of different products like hair care, deodorant, body care, face care, and of course shaving razors. You can purchase plans that renew and send you products you love every two, three, or five months. 

Leaf Razors 

Focused on producing plastic-free and sustainable razors, Leaf is a small company run by two guys named Adam. They pride themselves on handling customer service and packaging, delivering a more personal experience for the buyer. 

The razors are pretty pricey, but for the quality, longevity, and care put into the product by the founders of the company, it’s not a bad choice when it comes to picking the right shaving razor for you. The variety of razors is great for shaving all the different areas on your body you want smooth and hairless.