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Writer's pictureJason Orleans

Shaving Subscriptions: The Newest trend in Men's Grooming

Updated: Jun 11, 2020

I love a nice, fresh shave in the morning while taking a hot shower. After cleaning my face off and shaving the feel of a freshly shaved face makes me feel all new and ready to face the day. I feel invigorated and ready to take on anything


What I love even more is knowing that I am shaving with a good quality razor equivalent to a Gillette, but not paying Gillette prices and having the option to have them delivered right to my door on my schedule.


After many years of shaving, I have tried many different shaving products including razors and shaving cream. My number one priority when choosing a blade to shave with is the quality of the blade and ease that the razor glides across the skin leaving me with a clean-shaven face. I also look at the cost of the blade and how easily I am able to get replacement blades.


Both the Dollar Shave Club and Harry's meet my requirements for expense and ease of replacement. However, Harry's, however, has started to sell its products at local stores such as Walmart and Target which is a plus in my mind. Both companies have a subscription plan that will ship out your chosen products on a monthly basis or what frequency works for you.


Each company sends you a starter set when you sign up and answer a few questions which allow them to understand your shaving needs. The razors for each company are flexible and move as you shave allowing the blade to move to allow you to get a smooth shave. Each also offers high-quality five-blade cartridges


At Dollar Shave Club you get the Executive style razor, two blades, and sample-size bottles of the Prep Scrub, Shave Butter, and Post Shave Dew all for 5 dollars. Two weeks after that you receive the full-size products that you tried in the first box. After that, each box arrives every two months. You have the option to change the products in each box before it ships. You also get 10 percent off the price of the products.




At Harry's, you get the starter kit which contains the razor handle, two five-blade razor cartridges, a 2 oz. shaving gel, and a travel case. the razor is available in three different colors and is also available in chrome for an additional 10 dollars. You do have to pay a 1 dollar annual fee, but you get some great benefits as well. For instance, you can get your razor engraved to customize your razor and make it yours. You also get access to member-only products and you can get early access to new products before the general public through the VIP Store.



Both companies offer other products for men to help them look their best. The Dollar Shave Club has a wide range of products including skincare, dental care products, hair care, deodorant and wipes, shower products including body wash, soap and shampoo, and conditioner. They also have styling products to add that final touch to make your hair stand out. They also have skincare products and lip balm.


Harry's offers many of the same products plus a few accessories including bags, a shaver stand, and travel kits. Unfortunately, they do not have any skincare products or styling products like the Dollar Shave Club.



Both subscription programs are excellent and I would recommend either one all the people that I know.

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