Welcome to Razor Performance. The blog where we test razors so you do not have to.  Find and buy the best razors in the world. We do not sell anything.  We only test products and tell you where you can buy them.

Straight Razors

Straight razors always give you the best result. The provided you with the closest, cleanest shave imaginable.  And they make you look cool while shaving.   The straight razor is also known as a straight edge razor and a cut-throat razor.   All the names refer to the same type of razor.   A shavette, is a type of straight razor with exchangeable blades. They are not as good as a straight razor, but they are a cheaper option and might be a good alternative if you do not feel ready to invest in a high-quality straight razor.  A straight razor is a superior alternative to all other types of razors. It provides you with the best shave, is safe to use and is a lot cheaper than other alternatives.   Buying a cut-throat razor is a one time expense. A high-quality straight razor is an investment that will last a lifetime.  Your children will be able to inherit your razor if you take good care of it. You will no longer have to buy new razors. This will save you a lot of money every month.

The Cut-throat razor fell out of fashion for a long time as men favoured the convenience of the disposable razor and electric shaving machines. This is beginning to change. More and more men are discovering the superiority of the straight edge razor. This is partly due to the renaissance of beards and partly due to cut-throat razors appearing in movies.  The scene in Skyfall where Moneypenny shaves James Bond played an especially important role in making these razors popular again.

Shavette

The Shavette is similar to Straight razors.  The shavette does, however, use razor blades that you have to replace.  They do not use a fixed blade, and they are not designed to last forever.  Instead, you will have to replace the blade when it becomes worn.  You will have to change blades often to get a really close shave.

Safety Razors

Safety razors can be disposable razors or reusable razors that allow you to change blades.  Re-usable razors often use traditional razor blades that you change manually.  Razors such as Gillette Fusion5 and Gillette Mach3 is best considered as disposable razors since you have to replace the entire head of the razor and is forced to use Gillette blades.  A true reusable razor uses regular razor blades and does not contain any plastic that you have to replace at the same time as the blades.

Disposable Razors

Disposable razors are very convenient to use, but they are costly to use and awful for the environment.  They are not able to give you the same shave as a straight razor.