A dad who ran a barbershop from the 1960s through the 1980s has declared Cremo's Tortoiseshell Razor 'the very best in shaving,' as shoppers abandon big-name brands like Gillette for the barber-grade alternative. The razor, priced at £19.95 but available for £14.97 with code WORLDCUP25, has earned a 4.8-star rating from over 70 reviews for its silver version.
Barber-Grade Quality at Home
The tortoiseshell-effect handle offers a premium look, while the weighted design enhances balance and control. Each cartridge features five hardwearing steel blades, three layers of comfort coating, a coated guard bar, and lubricating pools infused with Cremo's shave cream ingredients to combat razor burn and irritation. The razor includes one refill, with four-packs costing £16.95.
One satisfied customer shared: '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!'
Shoppers Ditch Gillette
Another reviewer wrote: '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.' A third added: '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 buyer. 'They give you a clean, close, comfortable shave every time. Shaving with the Cremo blades and their shave creams is truly a wonderful experience.'
Minor Drawback Noted
Some users noted the handle can be 'a little slippery when wet,' with one remark: '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.' However, overall feedback remains overwhelmingly positive, with a five-star review stating: '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.'
For comparison, Amazon offers a Harry's Razor Set at £23.50 (down from £25) with 13 refills, while Boots sells the Gillette Labs Razor with Exfoliating Bar and Magnetic Stand for £11.88 (down from £26.99).
