Harry's vs. Gillette | Which Is The Best Razor?
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- Harry’s vs. Gillette: Which is the best shave brand? Putting the Harry’s razor and Gillette razor up against each other to see how they work; the performance; products; price; and marketing.
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Have you tried Harry's or Gillette? All products linked in description for you.
Try or discuss dollar shave club!!!
Good review.You deserve 1million subscribers😀😀😀😀🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳.
I use mostly double edge razors but if I had to choose between the 2 I'd go with Harry's cause they haven't made an ad insulting their core customer base.
What is the name of your face please Shorten ,The owner of the channel
I am using Gillette fusion more than 5 6 years and its awesome..
I left Gillette in January and I'm glad. I've been using Harry's since then and I'm quite happy.
Shreshth Goyal I’m sure safety razors are better but I tried them once and bled all over my face never doing that again cartridges are glide-able so they are better for my face
If you left Gillette over their hatred of men you need to leave woke harrys also.
Time to drop Harry's too. Just another SJW bs company
@@andrewwiggin7433 time to buy vintage safety razors
Try a vintage Gillette Tech razor, one of the mildest safety razors ever made. Also was standard issue to US and British military during WW2. The Tech always delivers a reliable, smooth shave. Gillette made millions of Techs and they can still be had for cheap, and made to last. Pair a Tech with Astra SP blades and be amazed at how good the shave is.
4:28 I have used Gillette razors for years and never even realised they had a precision trimmer on the back. Can’t wait to try this out now. Thanks for letting me know hahahaha
can't remember the last time i used a cartridge razor, safety razors all the way!
Safety razors are superior to these, but cut throats are THE BEST :)
@@jordonflexer9415 I have a safety for my head and a cutthroat for my face (beard).
Nah, you are going to get a better shave with a DE than a cutthroat. Chances are.
@@Yorker1998 what are you talking about? Both have single blades.
@@ljc6141 Except one has a steeper learning curve so first time you're more likely to get a better shave with a DE than with a straight.
I learned almost nothing from this video. Who cares about the brands just want to know which razor works best.
Im in love with this new background!❤
My hairs feels very dry and brittle i can't move my hands along my hairs what should i do?
Thank you for sharing great tips
Great review!!
Great vid as always Robin ! 😁
Where did you get the mist from? Couldn't see it on your link
Hello.
Have you ever used the Gillette fusion 5 proglide power razor? Is there any difference shave wise when using a manual handle
Thanks
I’ve been using a Dorco Pace 6 for a year now and love it. They have great, well-priced subscriptions and back in February they were selling a handle and 8 blades for £10.
Appreciate the tip. Just had a look on Amazon and going to try them.
Ha! I was gonna buy a 5 blade gillete razor pack the other day, because I already have a handle, but noticed the store only had 2 types of them, and those types didn't fit my handle, so I just went home and used my dull razor. Idk if I missed it and it was actually there, if my razor is even in production anymore, or what. They should probably make their attachment mechanism universal and just have different handles for style and comfort options.
I started using a gillette fusion 5 when i was 16 then i bought a safety razor last year but cause im still young the first 3 shaves with a gillette platinum blade cuts my face a lot so ive gone back to using a gillette cartridge razor for now got a harrys one coming on tuesday cause ive heard great things from them but im still sticking to lathering up with a brush and toobs grapefruit shave soap
This is a very underrated channel ❤️
Great contrast between these two. I personally use safety razors because it's just a more pleasant experience for me, but if I ever went back to regular multi-blade razors I think I would go for Gillette. This mostly for the simple fact that I can trust the stability of a hundred plus year old company owned by Proctor and Gamble more than that of what is still essentially a baby of a company. I am not interested in risking my handles becoming useless at any point. But I definitely agree with you that Harry's is a more likable company and I'm sure there are little to no differences in the quality of the products. I do use their body wash and it is fantastic.
Bought Harry's today. Love it. Once Gillette started to insult me, I left. Never going back.
Right on
I got to try Harry's blades..... I been using there bodywash and I love it
Don’t try Harry, use a Gillette spend the extra and be happy for life
I got my first razor last week and it was harrys. I love it and don't think I'll be changing soon. I'm 15 btw
Robin deserves so much more attention, unfair. Love the videos. ❤️❤️
What’s the Gillette in the beginning? Looks like a Gillette Fusion 5 Proglide In black and chrome?
Both Gillette and Harry’s are perfect for legs and armpits. But for manly facial hair I choose Jeremy’s Razors.
I have been using Harry's for 4 years or so. I used to have Dollar Shave Club, and prior to that was a variety of Gillette, Schick, and a safety razor. I was disappointed with the safety razor, single blade and needed to be extra careful with it else an easy cut. Gillette and Schick was a toss-up between both brands, basically whichever was cheaper at the time and neither of them was cheap when it comes to their head replacement but a lot more comfortable than a safety razor for sure. Dollar Shave Club was the new kid on the block and I did admit that the home delivery concept was nice, and the replacement blades were so much cheaper but I was having problems with their shipments and from time to time there the handle was nice, but the razor heads was still a bit expensive in general but far cheaper than the other two. Eventually got tired of them and kept with them cause it was cheaper but had a necessity to have until I stumbled upon Harry's and their products. I have it a try and instantly I liked the Razor head selections because at the time DSC had 2, 4 or 6 blades per head and additional cost for each upgrade and Harry's had 5 blades for less as well as a much more simplify shopping experience and select your order or skip months if you didn't shave all that often. Overall I stick with Harry's and sometimes forget about them until I get a shipping update from FedEx that I am getting a delivery sent to me. Realizing "oh yeah I was running out of razors replacement this month". Although I do have to admit DSC does have a LOT of many options to choose from in terms of toiletries though they do get to be expensive VERY fast and is a subscription-based service it can get out of hand if you're not keeping an eye on it like a hawk.
Long story short, I like Harry's they are simple and fair with their products, they don't push you to hop into a new product with every checkout or promotional item that comes with some sort of hidden fees like additional shipping fees (had happened to me with DSC), so if you are a cheap person like myself, Harry's is the best choice to go with while having a good product that rivals those of Schick's and Gillette's offering without the burden of using different heads that doesn't go with just a handle.
i WON'T be buying any more Harry's or Gillette's razors.....I'm tired of being HATED by WOKE corporations !
I've been using a safety razor and considering how cheap they're you can use a new blade each shave if you wish which can make a huge difference. Cartridge is better for me but the price makes me use the cartridge longer which makes the overall experience worse, also think about the waste on each cartridge.
How long does one safety razor last if you shave every day?
@@azilius5302 the razor lasts forever, but if you change blade every day you'd pay like $32 for the year or around there buying blades in bulk
@@azilius5302 The saftey razor handle will last a very long time (perhaps a lifetime if you get 316 grade stainless steel) and the number of shaves per blade depends on how many passes you do and if you do the whole face (some people do less as they have beards etc). For a cheap DE blade circa 5p then expect it to do around 6 passes (maybe 3 shaves at 2 passes per shave) but for a high end DE blade circa 25p then you might get around 14 passes (maybe 7 shaves at 2 passes per shave). Budget around £10 pa for blades if you but them in bulk from the right places. Regular fresh blades are a lot better then sweating a cartridge too long because it was expensive.
I've always used Mach 3 and the battery fusion... For face I use a straight razor and a merkur for my head with both Gillettes for my head..
I. Used Harry's For the first time today on my head.. OMG, sorry Gillette Harry's wins I have a bumpy and a few scars on my head, this means the safety razor doesn't get all the hair in the awkward parts. Fusion and Mach. Especially the fusion does meet this requirement. Always use the fusion as a finisher.. However. One pass with harry's did the job, a second pass just to make sure.
I have a Harry’s Truman and it’s absolutely amazing
rhyno 89 what after shave do you use?
At last I can ditch my Wilkinson Hydro which I defected to following the Gillette advert, though the shave was not good with the hydro and Gillette much better. Harry's is definitely equivalent to Gillette and cheaper , lets hope it stays that way , as long as I don't have to subscribe and just buy it in Boots when I chose to. However I see it is now owned by the big guys Wilkinson !
Great Video Men!
I still use Gillette because I love the power handle that houses a battery. It micro-pulses the blades over my skin better than hand pressure alone. The cooling lubrication strips are another benefit. Hate paying the high price though.
Any razor as safe as Gillette skinguard but finer in cutting?
Good, comprehensive review; got both of these razors, and, it is very difficult to pick a winner as they are so similar - it's not silly money, so get both if you can. That's my recommendation! Enjoyed the video - thanks for uploading.'
I agree. Harry's is the only razor I use to shave
It’s crazy how so many products today are on a subscription basis.
Harry’s ! One of the best razors ever made 👍🏻
Double edge razors are the best! Great value for money, glide don’t drag and no gimmicks. You need to review a DE razor
What’s a double edged razor!… I just can’t get a good shave they are all massively over priced and use cheap foreign steel! Mach 3 used to be great! But the steel used for the blade has got cheap and brittle over the last few years! I would pay over the top for a blade that uses British steel! Any out there!👍
@@kevinholly5517 A double edge razor is the style that was used a few years back. The blade is the thin strip of metal with an edge on both sides. Invest in a DE razor, Edwin Jagger or Muhle, £20 - £30 and a pack of blades. Find on Amazon and I promise you will be impressed. Don't drag like the multi blades and much cheaper
@@67davejb thanks! I’ll do it straight away. Thanks for taking the time to reply 👍
a target store near me has two full aisles of Harry's razor blades, soap, shaving cream. I was thinking about switching, but I have a rough & tuff beard. so can Harry blades shave it. also I have sensitive skin + after I shave sometime my face gets irritated from shaving. it's hard to find a good razors today
It’s been over a year yes harrys can handle that
Harry’s is amazing, I switched from Gillette, too expensive and I never could be comfortable using them. I like how smooth and how comfortable Harry’s is to hold. I really like their shaving gel for whatever reason it doesn’t irritate my face.
I agree about the shaving gel
I only use the Barbasol ultra 6 plus cartridge razor 🪒 5 years ago.
I've used Gillette's Fusion razors for several years. They're great, but after a few months with Harry's (and learning the feel of the handle and the cartridge), I'm now all-in with Harry's... bye bye Gillette.
I find that I get a better shave by far with Gillette vs Harry's. I also find the five blade Gillette version is far less likely to cause nicks compared to the three blade type.
Im literally a teenager watching this video because I want to know what other brand is out there because Gillette is too pricey for me lol thanks for seeing through me
Your not LITERALLY ? you are JUST a Teenager
Omg literally ? Literally me too literally
Good review
And is it necessary to use a shmapoo before conditioning it?
And, how many times a week i can use a conditioner?
Update I used Harry's razers for a couple of weeks I didn't care for them. But I still love there bodywash and can't find anything better so I'm sticking with there bodywash
Just got a Harry’s razor and 4 refills for 28 quid on Amazon.
I've used both Harry's and Gillette Fusion, and they're both similar in performance. I also use my vintage Gillette slim adjustable too.
If I go about 3 days without a shave Harry's just rips my stubble out. I'm half japanese so my stubble doesn't grow fast. Maybe 1 or 2mm in a few days. Just plain hurts when I shave. I'm using a decent Edge brand gel cream also. I've tried leaving the shaving cream on my face for a few minutes before shaving I've tried different concentrations of water and shaving cream nothing seems to help. I truly believe it's just the razors. Literally feels like I'm just dry shaving. Trying to find something that works better.
What about boldking?
I have both of these razors and I like my Gillette more. The Harry's didn't feel as smooth going across my face compared to the Gillette.
I switched to Harry’s a couple of years ago but they jacked their prices up & their razor eat my face up now. I’m looking for a different razor.
I've been using Harry's essentially since their inception (2013). I have never looked back. I have been using the same handle and it still looks new. Their razors are satisfactory and even now that I have a beard and rarely ever need a new blade, I know that I can get them for a very reasonable price.
Also, I had no idea about the single razor on the back of the head. I went in the bathroom to see if mine had it on there and, sure enough, it did. Amazing. Thanks for the tip, Robin. Can't believe i've overlooked it all these years.
Recently I spent over$ 300 dollars with gifts from. Harry's. I was given a free tube of shaving cream which is twice as large as same One u buy of Harry's at Walmart. The tube was damaged during shipping they refused to send out another and blocked me on Twitter!
You mean subscription service or as an employee?
Harry’s is brilliant, love all the products not just shaving but hair and body, great brand as well
do some more "get ready with me" videos. good video
I use neither I use a safety razor for a closer shave and I find my skin gets less irritated.
Thanks for the review. Very helpful. After 50 years of shaving, I am trying to get away from Gillette blades so I too can "be the best I can be". I'm going to try Harrys...hopefully they will work out.
Did you switch? If so, how do you like Harry’s now?
@@twangoldenbass well...I’ve been using Harry’s for 8 months now and sadly....am not as pleased with them as I had hoped. I can’t seem to get a consistent close shave. I will stick with them for now and probably will try something else (not Gillette) till I find something that works.
@@TheAirplaneDriver Try getting a DE safety razor - once you get the technique they offer a much better shave but not many people know that as they don't have the marketing budget of Gillette etc.
Gillette lost my business. To hell with 'em.
0795920s why? bc they said men should be men?
@@Dukeybookey because they don’t know what men are.
@@good-tn9sr What are we ?
@@pjfsr7024 men
@@good-tn9sr And where did they say we weren't men ?
Edwin Jagger I say, a pack of DE blades last me months.
I mainly use safety razors but out of curiosity purchased a Harry's razor, their shave gel and post shave balm. I was impressed by the results. Great razor with no gimmicks, slim head to get under the nose, handle has good grip and doesn't feel cheap, their shave gel and balm smell nice. Glad there are more alternatives to Gillette
Thinking of shifiting from cartridge to safety razor
I love Harry’s it’s the only shaver that gets all my hair
I wouldn’t go back to Gillette
I use Gillete foam for shaving
Great video robin and i agree i think harrys is a great thing for consumers i hope Gillett wakes up because it's a brand thats over a hundred years old and i would like to see them for another 100 years
raidenkeify not insulting their customers would be a good start. They are in financial trouble and I couldn’t be happier.
The guy is a Malcom McDowell look-alike. From when he was young in the late 1970s.
jeremys razors i think is where ill go
I use Harrys, been for the last few years, I get 8 blades each month... decided few years ago, anything that is sharp of the face needs a decent set up, use 2 blades a week
My Gillette razor blades last me a month. Why would anyone want to go through two a week when you can use once a month?
I do like Harry’s but I do get cut but they are new razors at the moment
Harry's is like shaving with a cheese grater the stubble it left behind a gillet I already had 2 months use on cleaned up the stubble up with no nicks no burns
Hadn't thought of it as a cheesgrater and really wanted Harry's to be better then Gillette plus give Gillette a run for the money. But I
think all these blades are massively overpriced, and, having grazed myself yesterday with a Harry's (removed a patch of skin from my chin and drew blood) I'm cancelling my Harry's subscription today and returning to Gillette. I wish Harry's luck but if they can have my business again at a much lower price and a more flexible head.
What about a VS and try the new Bull Dog razor ?
What about dollar shave club?
It's not worth it. You can search up Dorco I think thats name. But they make dollar shave clubs razors and if you order from them. Its cheaper
Dollar shave club is a scam, priced up bargain bin cartridge razors of shitty quality. Aldi use them as their own brand
Both Harry's and DSC are now owned by Unilever. Basically a Unilever version of P&G's Gillette(minus the tech that Gillette posses that is). It's not the same company anymore.
Go for Schick or Dorco instead.
At 74 years of age, I have tried both products. They are both good. From your review there is no slam dunk winner but you missed one major difference - customer service. Set everything else aside, which is the best to deal with? I wrote to Harry's via email and received a meaningful, prompt exchange. Try contacting Gillette. There is a phone number, but when I contact a company I prefer it in writing. Gillette provide no email contact or even an address. I do not want to provide meaningful feedback to a call taker who may or may not pass it on. Bottom line, I do not do business with a company who makes it difficult for customers to reach them. They are putting their needs ahead of their customers'.
6mins in and still don’t know which cuts better.
Drop both. , use Jeremy's Razors.
Why people just cant say its Gillette or Harrys??
The trimmer on my harrys built a little rust. Anyone else?
I have wanted to like Harrys, but after 2 years of trying, im going back to my basic Mach III Gillette. The Harrys blades just go dull too fast. I have to believe they are using an inferior metal or an inferior edging process.
After recently shaving off my 1/4" beard with a two week old Harrys blade and plugging up the Blade slots, while its tugging and pulling - I give up. I routinely used a mach III blade for 2 months !
Facial hair has different textures and thickness. Facial skin again is different concerning prep and allergies of product. This what you have to consider when shopping for shaving and maintaining your facial look and skin. It is indeed a hard to find comfortable product.
38yo Alpha fan.... loving all of your work, I've been "box setting" all of your previous bids too! 👍
I've just tried Harry's, I'm not an expert but I normally use a proglide and got a better shave from a 3 month old proglide than a new Harry's. Subscription cancelled before the trial ended.
I've been using Gillette forever, dont find a reason to go anywhere else really. I've honestly never hear of this brand Harrys. BTW where did u get the razor stand from, I love it.
Unbelievable, talk talk talk....all I was looking is, I tried Gillette on the left side of my face and Harry on the right and XYZ was better, that's it
I still never got an answer
It'll vary from person to person so only you can decide that. For this guy, Harry's was better and Gillette needs to up their game
I went back to Gillette after Harry’s added the useless Trimmer Blade. Maybe it works for squaring off sideburns, but the cartridge is too bulky for any precision work and it often cut me under the nose while using the main blades. Then I had to stop the bleeding before starting my day. Now I’m using a Gillette MP-3 and inexpensive disposables for tight in work under my nose. With such limited use a 6 pack of disposables should last for years.
OneBlade Core does it for me. It's just as easy to use as Harry's, but the result is so much better since it only has one blade on it. Also, you save money over time since cartridges are more expensive than SE razor blades. Though I would also recommend a shaving brush since you can get even closer to the skin without damaging it.
Both do cringeworthy ads
Never watched any harrys ads
@@iamthestormthatisapproaching69 the Gillete comercial attacking men was wack
@@iamthestormthatisapproaching69 I got rid of TV due to ads and block em at any opportunity. However, hunted both down after reading comments on here and agree with the general consensus. Not a Harry's or Gillette fan now :o( Going to grow an enormous beard.
Redondo9 harrys dosent have ad’s ???
Switched to DE shaving over a year ago. Best decision I made, cheaper, no gimmicks and a better quality shave.
My first upgrade realness for2020!!
Was gonna try harrys last year & do away with my gillette but last Christmas my mum bought me another one with a full pack of blades,as soon as its gone i will try harrys.
I gave Harry’s a try when it first started popping up on my local WalMart. It really irritated my skin and gave me the most bumps on my face since I first started shaving with single blade razors. I like to shave against the grain and the WalMart brand, Equate, has really been a good razor. They’re relatively cheap, are always in stock and provide me with a good shave. I also only need to shave about twice a month because I don’t care if I have a stubble and because my facial hair grows slowly.
If you're a man that respects yourself you won't use Gillette. Use a safety razor och Philips OneBlade. Don't go anywhere near Gillette!
you mean the post 1971 Gillettes :) Cause they made some nice safety razors from Gillette.
HaasGrotesk It’s not that serious 😂
Simple Harry’s. They sell Razors and Don’t try to make you feel bad about being a man. Smash the thumbs up if you’re still boycotting Gillette.
Agree
Can't be using Gillete no more after that wack commercial attacking men
Yup. Saw it and I was like nah
EAR TO EAR >ben shapiro
Vro
Yep
Imagine not purchasing a product because it’s manufacturer made a commercial about how it doesn’t matter if males are manly or not. Yikes!
If you got offended by that commercial, you're not a real man. And oh yeah, Gillette is the best cartridge razor hands down. Not even close.
I find Harry’s and DSC razors aren’t great for sensitive skin. I was using Harry’s for a few months, but then Gillette came out with the SkinGuard and it’s completely blown all other cartridges out of the water for me.
I have desperately tried to get into DE shaving, but it takes too many passes (with, across and against the grain) to get a close shave, which causes mad skin irritation.
So, coming back to cartridges I think and, as I said, the SkinGuard is incredible for sensitive skin.
U should try the new Shavelogic Razor!!! Supposed to be the best cartridge razor u can get!
Gillette has dropped their prices and it really reflects in the most current quality. I have been using Mach 3 forever, never had a reason to stop using until recently. The blades I purchased from a well known pharmacy chain were sharp but they seemed to be angled wrong. This happened the last 2 times I bought blades at 2 different locations. It’s obvious in my opinion they changed the materials or the place of manufacture. I am not even gonna bother sending the unused blades back. I will try Harry’s.
Because of my Amer-Indian(Guatemalan) background, I only need to shave three of four times a week. I use a Philips/Norelco electric shaver(leaves my face as smooth as a baby's behind), then to "fine tune" my face, for that "ideal"/optimum shave, I use a Gillette Fusion 5 or comparable, or one of my three shaving handles(with the "ball", without and the Fusion power[vibrates with a AAA battery]) and a Fusion cartridge razor(still using the same one for over six months) that has a precision trimmer on the back for the corners of my mouth and sideburns. I use the disposables (Bic)razors that the hotel staff leaves in my room if I don't want to clean my electric one. Need to shave slowly and with GREAT care for a decent shave. P.S. I still use my Mach 3, Mach 3 Turbo AND my Gillette Sensor(had it since the early 1990's) until my five packs of SENSOR cartridges run out. Once in a while, I use my Schick Hydro 5 as I like the weight of the handle and it leaves me with a decent shave too.
Safety Razor
You guys won't buy Gillette because you're offended by a commercial?? LMAO I didn't know babies could grow facial hair.
Harry’s is awesome
I actually think all the multi-blade heads aren’t that good. The old 2 and three blade cartridges were way better, so I find I get a better shave with Gillette’s disposable razors which are way cheaper.
Answer: Jeremy’s Razors.