‘Have used this razor with the Cremo shave cream and I think it is excellent and a significant improvement over my previous Mach 3 Turbo Razor’
A dependable, high-quality razor is something men spend years hunting for, but we’ve uncovered another option that shavers are abandoning big-name brands for. Cremo has been elevating bathroom routines since 2005 after debuting with shaving cream.
Since its initial launch, the brand has expanded into a comprehensive range of men’s grooming products, including beard care, body wash, and colognes. However, it’s the stylish Tortoiseshell Razor that shavers can’t stop praising for its ‘smooth and close’ shave.
Normally at £19.95, shoppers can get 25% off when using the discount code WORLDCUP25. This takes the price down to £14.97.
The premium-looking razor promises a classic barbershop-quality shave at home. The tortoiseshell effect handle is what typically catches the eye, appearing far more expensive than its sale price would suggest.
The weighted handle is designed to enhance balance and control, while a pull-back precision trimmer helps neaten sideburns, moustaches and awkward areas. Naturally, the most crucial aspect of selecting a razor goes far beyond its appearance.
Each cartridge has five hardwearing steel blades, three layers of comfort coating, a coated guard bar and lubricating pools infused with ingredients from Cremo’s best-selling shave cream, all designed to combat razor burn, nicks and irritation for a close and comfortable shave. The razor also comes with an additional refill included, with further packs of four refills priced at £16.95.
Tortoiseshell Razor
£19.95
£14.97
Cremo
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Each cartridge features five durable blades, three layers of comfort coating, a coated guard bar and lubricating pools with key ingredients from the Shave Cream formula. Use the code WORLDCUP 25 for 25% off.
Elsewhere, on Amazon, we’ve spotted this Harry’s Razor Set for £23.50, down from £25. It includes a razor with an indigo-blue handle, 13 razor blade refills, and a travel blade cover. The refills feature five German-engineered razor blades, a flex hinge, a lubricating strip and a precision trimmer for those tricky, hard-to-reach areas such as sideburns or under your nose.
Over at Boots, the Gillette Labs Razor with Exfoliating Bar and Magnetic Stand, now £11.88, was £26.99. One standout feature is its built-in exfoliating technology within the handle, which lifts trapped hairs before the blades pass over for a silky-smooth glide.
Reviewing the Cremo tortoiseshell razor, one satisfied customer said: “The very best in shaving is Cremo. My dad passed that on to me when I would watch him cut hair or give shaves in his barbershop in the 1960s through 1980s. These barber grade razors are definitely one of them. Since switching to Cremo Barber Grade, the burn has gone and I have a great smooth shave with a quality product!”
Another added: “Have used this razor with the Cremo shave cream and I think it is excellent and a significant improvement over my previous Mach 3 turbo razor. Very smooth and close shave with no burn or irritation.”
While the stylish patterned razor has only four five-star reviews, the plain silver version, which features the same blades, has achieved an impressive 4.8-star rating based on more than 70 reviews. One shopper commented: “I compared this to Gillette proglide razors, this clearly feels a lot better in terms of shaving scruffy facial hair… Safe to say I’m dumping Gillette permanently, they used to be as good as these razors back in 2018, not anymore though.
“Cremo barber grade razors are a cut above the rest,” said another. “They give you a clean, close, comfortable shave every time. Shaving with the Cremo blades and their shave creams is truly a wonderful experience.”
Some buyers have noted that they can be ‘a little slippery when wet’, with one remarking: “Very nice razor and well balanced. The handle does get a little slippery when wet, and especially slippery if you are using Cremo shaving cream.”
On the whole, however, customers have had little but glowing things to say about the Cremo blades, with yet another five-star review reading: “Over the last 30 years, I have been using Gillette 3- and 5-blade razors. I tried Schick, Harry’s, and others, but they just did not work well on my face, too scratchy. Gillette was smooth. Cremo is smooth too, but it gives me an even closer shave.”
