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4 Best Razors of 2026, Tested by Experts

We evaluated nine popular body razors, including those from Billie and Gillette Venus, to find ones that give the closest and most comfortable shave

Angela Lashbrook, Consumer Reports Senior Home & Trends Writer.

By Angela Lashbrook
Senior Home & Trends Writer

Updated March 4, 2026

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Nine razors on pink tile — Some razors provide a smooth shave, while others tug uncomfortably at hair.

The shaving aisle can be overwhelming. Do you need three blades or five? A contour handle or something straighter and simpler? And are generic razors really all that bad?

In this article

Razors We Tested: Amazon Basics Billie Dollar Shave Club Equate Flamingo Gillette Fusion5 Gillette Venus Harry's Schick
Plus: How We Tested How to Shave

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Angela Lashbrook

Angela Lashbrook is a senior multimedia content creator at Consumer Reports. She has been with CR since 2021 and covers a wide range of topics, but she is particularly interested in anything health- or parenting-related. She lives with her husband, their son, and her dog, a Libra named Gordo.