While we may live in a beard-centric world these days, shaving is still very much a vital grooming step in the lives of many. For those who shave more than once a week, a shaving subscription erases the dreaded scenarios of what happens when your supplies are dwindling — for example, having to use dull blades and that last nickel-size drop of shaving cream on those conveniently placed days of importance. Painful.
Luckily, subscription boxes exist, and now is the perfect opportunity to get a
Best Value: Dollar Shave Club
When rounding up the best
- Cost: $5 starter trial kit — $40 for every restock box
- Delivery: Two to four-month subscriptions available
Pros
- Quality products
- Personalized offerings
- Affordable price
Cons
- Some have complained about slow shipping
Best Overall: Harry’s
Harry’s is like Dollar Shave Club but if the latter let its hair down and copped a new fit, yet still managed to keep things simple and refined. Harry’s costs a little more to become a member, but with that comes a handsome, weighted, and rubberized handle that feels fantastic in the hand and will help the razor’s sharp blades glide effortlessly across the skin without you having to apply much force. The starter kit is equipped with a five-blade razor cartridge, a foaming shave gel, and a travel blade cover.
- Cost: $5 starter kit — $15 to $35 for ongoing refills depending on size
- Delivery: Two, three, and five-month membership options
Pros
- Close, comfortable shave
- Quality products
- Fast delivery
Cons
- Not much savings vs. ordering on Amazon
Best Environmentally Friendly: Gillette Planet KIND
We love how companies are innovating in the ways they create more sustainable products. Gillette has created Planet Kind to offer an environmentally friendly
- Cost: $20 starter kit — $20 for every refill.
- Delivery: One, three, and six-month options.
Pros
- Eco-friendly
- More blade cartridges than the competition
- Affordable
Cons
- Short blade life
Best Safety Razor: Wet Shave Club
Wet Shave Club’s Ditch The Monthly Shave Club encourages you to toss your monthly payment memberships and opt for its $35 kit packed with everything you need for a year’s worth of
- Cost: $35
- Delivery: One-time purchase (one-year supply)
Pros
- Safety razor weight
- Close, comfortable shave
- Best cancellation and refund policies
Cons
- No customization
Other Shave Clubs We Love
Art of Shaving
The high-end, one-stop shop for
- Cost: $104 with the 20% off to start — $130 every replenishment after.
- Delivery: One month increments up to every six months.
Pros
- Great quality
Cons
- Pricey up-front cost
The Beard Club
The name says it all: It’s for men with beards, and specifically those who don’t plan on
- Cost: Varies based on kit selection
- Delivery: One-time purchase — monthly deliveries
Pros
- Great personalization
- Quality products
Cons
- Reputation for order mixups
Bevel
Bevel is another shave club that has moved toward a rewards program for discounts on future purchases, and it’s still a serviceable program for those looking to save money on grooming products and obtain the hassle-free benefits of recurring deliveries. Its shave kit is packed with a sturdy safety razor, a pre-shave oil, a quality shave cream, and a restoring
- Cost: $90 for starter kit minus future discounts from reward points
- Delivery: One-time purchase
Pros
- Great quality
Cons
- Expensive
- Not a subscription
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