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The best razors can help keep pesky [stubble](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/beard-stubble-guide) at bay, helping you achieve a smooth, irritation-free shave, each and every time. There are (for better or for worse) countless options out there, mind, which can make the task of choosing a razor a rather daunting one. But fret not: our team of grooming experts have rounded up a selection of some of the best manual razors across all manner of budgets, to help you achieve your dream, clean look in no time.

Oh, and don't forget to check out our pick of the [best beard trimmers](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/gallery/best-beard-trimmers) and [best electric shavers](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/gallery/best-electric-shavers), if you want to pad out your grooming arsenal even further.

Best razors in 2026 at a glance…

## Featured in this article

Best overall razor

Harry's Truman Handle

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Best affordable razor

By Amazon 5 Blade Razor

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Best safety razor

Bambaw Double Edge Safety Razor

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Sure, whipping a razor around your jaw is slower and more hassle than using an electric razor, but if you pick the right tool (i.e., one with an adjustable pivoting head, ergonomic design and deadly-sharp blades), you can get the job done with more finesse.

Disposable razors have come a long way over the years, and while you might be thinking your chin deserves a more cultured, technical experience because you suffer from sensitive skin, it's worth thinking again. Analogue razors can eliminate tricky ingrown hairs and skin irritation without scratching at your cheeks, nicking your skin, or leaving you with the dreaded day ruiner of a nasty razor burn.

There’s a wealth of options available for all budgets and skin types, from Gillette and Schick to Harry’s and Manscaped, each with skin guards to protect your face, cutting-edge blades to eliminate unwanted hair, and ergonomic designs to make the whole thing as quick and easy as possible.

## How we test the best razors

When placing a sharp blade next to your neck, you’ll want assurances that it will give you the closest shave, with no nicks to the skin, and that it’s actually been tested by someone trustworthy. Of that, you can be assured. Where possible, our grooming team has tried the razors below in search of the closest, most comfortable shave. We review them using our ranking criteria, which includes design, the closeness of the shave, extra accessories, and more.