# RAZOR SUBSCRIPTIONS WORTH IT? _Published: 2026-11-05_ [SMARTSHAVE](https://smartshave.co.uk/) [Razors](https://smartshave.co.uk/#products)[Starter Kit](https://smartshave.co.uk/student-discount/)[Blog](https://smartshave.co.uk/) Razor Subscriptions · UK Cost Guide RAZOR SUBSCRIPTIONS WORTH IT? A plain-English way to work out the real cost of cartridges, so you can judge any deal, including this year’s Black Friday offers. By **SmartShave Editorial**  ·  6 min read  ·  Updated 6 November 2026 £9.99 starter kit a handle and one cartridge, with free UK delivery £24.99 monthly plan a handle and four cartridges 1 blade a week our guidance for how often to change a cartridge £0 to cancel change, delay or cancel any time **Short answer:** a razor subscription is worth it if you shave most weeks, stick to one cartridge type and would rather not run out or stretch blades. It is not worth it if you shave rarely or like to switch brands. Judge any offer by price per cartridge and how easily you can cancel, not by the headline discount. Razor subscriptions promise convenience, but whether they save money depends on how often you shave and what you compare them with. This guide shows you how to work out the real cost yourself, so you can test any offer, including Black Friday deals on 27 November 2026. ## What is a razor subscription? A razor subscription sends replacement cartridges to your door on a schedule you choose. With SmartShave you pick a razor, pick how often you want deliveries, and can change, delay or cancel for free at any time. The starter kit is £9.99 for a handle and one cartridge. The monthly plan is £24.99 for a handle and four cartridges. UK delivery is free. ## How to work out the real cost 1 **Count your shaves** If you change your cartridge about once a week, you need roughly 52 a year. If you change it fortnightly, roughly 26. See [how often to change your blade](https://smartshave.co.uk/how-often-to-change-your-blade/). Action: Write down your realistic number, not the optimistic one. 2 **Find the price per cartridge** Divide the pack price by the number of cartridges in it. Compare like with like: the same number of blades and a handle you will actually use. Action: Price per cartridge is the only number that matters. 3 **Add the handle and delivery** A cheap handle with expensive refills costs more over a year. Add any delivery charge to the total. Action: Total the year, not the first order. 4 **Check the exit terms** Look for free cancellation and the option to pause or delay before you pay. Action: If it is hard to cancel, skip it. ## Shop-bought cartridges vs a subscription What to compare Buying in shops Subscription Price per cartridge Varies by pack size and offers Fixed by your plan Running out Easy to forget until it happens Arrives on your schedule Flexibility Buy exactly what you need Change, delay or cancel (check the terms) Delivery A trip to the shop Free UK delivery with SmartShave Stretching blades Common when you run out Less likely with regular delivery ## Who should subscribe, and who should not #### ✓ Worth it if - You shave most weeks with one cartridge type - You forget to replace blades - You prefer delivery to a shop trip - You want to pause when you are away #### ✗ Skip it if - You shave once a fortnight or less - You like switching brands often - You already stock up on cartridge offers - You use a safety razor (see cartridge vs safety razor) ## What to check in a Black Friday razor deal **Before You Click Buy** - Price per cartridge after the discount - Whether the discount applies to the first order only - Whether the handle is included - Delivery charges - How to cancel, and whether it is free For more on getting value from every blade, read [make your blades last longer](https://smartshave.co.uk/make-your-blades-last-longer/) and [a better shave for less](https://smartshave.co.uk/a-better-shave-for-less/). ![SmartShave starter kit razor with pivoting action head](https://smartshave.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/6.png) Starter kit Try It for £9.99 - Premium handle with a quality rubber grip - Pivoting action head - Strip with vitamin E and aloe - Free UK delivery [3-blade kit: £9.99](https://smartshave.co.uk/checkout-page-cb3/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=are-razor-subscriptions-worth-it-uk&utm_content=mid-3blade)[5-blade kit: £9.99](https://smartshave.co.uk/checkout-page-bb3/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=are-razor-subscriptions-worth-it-uk&utm_content=mid-5blade) One handle and one cartridge. Change, delay or cancel any time. ## What customers say ★★★★★ “Excellent product, handle has a real weighty and quality feel” Jonathan T. · Trustpilot · March 2026 ★★★★★ “The quality is fantastic and more importantly a comfortable shave with no irritation” Paul · Trustpilot · August 2021 ★★★★★ “Such a smooth shave, will definitely be getting more” Michelle · Trustpilot · September 2019 Rated 4.5/5 from 15 reviews. [Read them all on Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/smartshave.co.uk). ## Frequently asked questions Are razor subscriptions worth it in the UK? They can be, if you shave most weeks and use one cartridge type. Work out the price per cartridge, add the handle and delivery, and check you can cancel for free. How often should I change my razor blade? About once a week for most people, sooner if it tugs or feels dull. See our guide to changing your blade. How does the SmartShave subscription work? Choose your razor, choose how often you want deliveries, and change, delay or cancel at any time for free. The starter kit is £9.99 and the monthly plan is £24.99. Can I cancel a razor subscription at any time? With SmartShave, yes. Always check the cancellation terms of any subscription before you pay. Is it worth waiting for Black Friday to buy razors? Only if the deal beats your current price per cartridge and the cancellation terms are fair. A big headline discount on an expensive cartridge can still cost more. → The Verdict Count the cartridges. Compare the price. Check the exit. A subscription is worth it when it fits how you really shave. Do the three-minute sum first, and any deal becomes easy to judge. #### A Simple Way to Get Set Up SmartShave’s starter kit is £9.99: a premium handle and a cartridge, delivered free in the UK. [Get the Starter Kit](https://smartshave.co.uk/student-discount/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=are-razor-subscriptions-worth-it-uk&utm_content=sidebar) Subscription Cost Check - Cartridges used per year - Price per cartridge - Handle cost - Delivery charges - Free cancellation? SmartShave Plans - Starter Kit: £9.99 - 3-blade monthly: £24.99 - 5-blade monthly: £24.99 - Free UK delivery · Cancel anytime Keep Reading - How Often to Change Your Blade - Make Your Blades Last Longer - A Better Shave for Less ### Know your cost. Shave better. Get a £9.99 SmartShave starter kit, delivered free in the UK. Change, delay or cancel any time. 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