RAZOR DEALS
A big discount sticker isn’t the same as a low price. Here’s how to check what a razor deal really costs.
Every November, razors get a Black Friday sticker. But a big percentage off a high price isn’t the same as a low price, and the razor is rarely where the money goes. Here’s how to check what a deal really costs before you click buy.
Where Razor Deals Mislead
Fifty per cent off a high price can still cost more than a fair price with no sale at all.
A cheap handle is only the start. Over a year, the refills cost far more than the razor. See the real cost of shaving over 10 years.
A large multipack feels like a bargain, but you’re committing to one brand’s cartridges, and they only fit that brand’s handle.
A small charge at checkout can wipe out a saving. Always compare the final price, not the headline.
Three Things to Check
Divide the price by the number of cartridges you actually get. This is the number that decides what you spend over the year.
Action: Work out the cost of each refill.A deal on the handle is only a good deal if the refills stay affordable in January. Check the everyday price, not only the sale price.
Action: Look up the normal refill price.Free UK delivery and easy cancelling matter as much as a few pounds off. See what free UK delivery really means.
Action: Check the final price and the exit terms.A Simple Four-Step Deal Check
Look at what the razor and refills cost on an ordinary day, not just the crossed-out price.
Divide the price by the number of cartridges you get, then multiply by how many you’ll use in a year.
Include postage at checkout so you’re comparing like for like.
Make sure you can stop, change or return the order without a fuss. See razor subscription vs supermarket.
Deal Mistakes vs the Better Way
✗ The Common Mistakes
- Trusting the percentage off
- Ignoring the cost of refills
- Buying a huge multipack you can’t use
- Forgetting delivery charges
- Choosing on the handle alone
✓ The Better Way
- Comparing the final price
- Working out the price per cartridge
- Buying what you’ll actually use
- Counting postage
- Checking how refills are priced all year
Not sure how many blades you need? Our 3-blade vs 5-blade guide can help you choose.
- Premium handle with a quality rubber grip
- Pivoting action head
- Strip with vitamin E and aloe
- Free UK delivery
What customers say
“Excellent product, handle has a real weighty and quality feel”
“My now razor of choice”
“Very good quality yet reasonably priced”
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Frequently asked questions
Friday 27 November 2026, although many shops start their deals earlier in the month.
Only if the price per cartridge is low and the refills stay affordable afterwards. A cheap handle with expensive refills usually costs more over the year.
It depends how often you shave and how much storage you want. A subscription gives you refills on a schedule you can change, which suits many men better than a big pack.
Yes. Start with the £9.99 starter kit, which includes a premium handle. You can change, delay or cancel at any time for free.
The best razor deal is the one that’s still cheap in February. Ignore the sticker, work out what refills cost over a year, and make sure delivery and cancelling are easy.