Switching Razors: My Journey from Dollar Shave Club to Harry's

Taking a bit of a different direction today, I am going to talk about men's products. For over five years, I have had a subscription to Dollar Shave Club (DSC) for razors, shampoo, deodorant, etc. Truthfully, it might be almost seven years that I have been a member and using their products. I liked the ease of having the items delivered and not having to worry about picking them up at the grocery store or running out, as I could control the deliveries.

The razors worked well, and I had a new razor as often as I needed. Then, one day, I got a notice from them that they were changing their razors. Not only the razor but the handle and the whole setup. They changed the connector used to connect the razor blades. The change did not go well in my view, as often when shaving, the razor blade would pop off the connector. Once this occurred, the blade could not be connected back easily to the handle; instead, I would have to connect a new blade and waste the blade I was using.

I reported this to customer support in June 2023, and they sent out a new handle. While a little better, the issue continued. I also noticed with the new design of blades that the shave did not seem as close as it was prior to the change. I stuck with DSC as I do like their deodorant and soap. The razors, though, often had me cursing in the mornings while trying to get ready for the day.

Back in December, when the razor popped off the handle, it was the last time. I decided that morning to check other options for razor delivery to my home. I had seen various ads for Harry's. Similar to DSC Harry's offers home delivery, so I ordered a handle and razors to test them out. I also ordered some of their shaving cream as I had been using shaving cream from DSC.

The new Harry's razor and shaving cream lived up to my expectations. Close shave, and I was surprised I really liked the shaving cream too. After a few days of shaving with the new razor, I went out and ordered a two-pack of blades to keep me supplied for a few weeks. Having shaved for a few weeks now with the new blade, I have swapped out three or four times to new blades for the handle, and it is working great. Close shave and precision blade for sideburns. I am really happy with the change.

You might be wondering why I do not use the disposable blades available easily from grocery stores. I have tried them but have never been a fan. Sure, they work in a pinch if traveling and I forgot my razor, but not for every day. I like having a handle I can reuse and swap out with new blades as needed. For now, I will be a Harry's customer.

No, I did not receive any compensation from either vendor for this post, nor have I had any contact with either vendor except for, as earlier mentioned, when I contacted DSC about the faulty handle and blades.