Razors, Soaps, & Skincare: My Detailed Harry's Review After 7 Years
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FAST FACTS
Overall rating out of 5:
5
How much did your products cost?
Most items are between $6-$12.
Which Harry's products did you buy?
Bodywash, soap, shaving cream, scalp scrub, shampoo, moisturizer, deodorant, razor handle, razor blades, razor stand, shaving gel, aftershave, eye cream, blemish treatment, toner, face wash, night lotion.
Where did you buy your products? Did you look to purchase from any other sites - if yes, which ones?
I primarily buy direct from Harrys.com, with Target coming in a close second. I have bought a few items from Wal-Mart and CVS as well.
Would you recommend Harry's to a friend, yes or no? Why?
I recommend Harry’s. They mean well, work well, and do well. The soap and body wash aromas I recommend are grove (excellent) wildlands (also excellent), and stone (highest possible recommendation). The same goes for the soaps. The face wash is a daily staple that I would highly recommend.
When did you purchase your Harry's products?
I have been purchasing from Harry’s for at least 7 years.
Did you read any Harry's reviews before making your purchase?
I did not read any reviews, and once I like a brand, I am very willing to give other items in the array a chance. That has paid off handsomely with Harry’s.
There are so many good Harry’s reviews on Thingtesting, but I have been on board with Harry’s prior to discovering Thingtesting so they didn't impact my purchases.
ABOUT THE BUYER
Any history with sensitive skin shave products or post-shave balms?
As someone with sensitive skin, I tend to be careful with the razor I use. I use a safety razor as my primary shaving tool and use the Harry’s razor for my second pass.
What other men’s razors have you tried? Do you prefer five-blade razors or single-blades?
Besides the safety razor, I still use Gillette blades and love them as well. Those are for the third pass and to get to the harder-to-reach places that require some additional precision.
Did any social media influencers or platforms, such as TikTok, contribute to your purchase?
None whatsoever.
Any affiliation with Harry’s?
None. I have twice joined their Core membership which for an annual fee provides a small discount and access to upcoming promotions. I have found the benefits to be wanting relative to the amount paid for it. The second time, they basically paid me to rejoin. I need to remember to cancel that before the auto bill hits.
EXPERIENCE
Share your experience. Did you notice a close shave or a smooth shave? Did you have any reaction to the products?
The safety razor is the workhorse of my shave regime, but the Harry’s blades are close and smooth enough. Knock on wood, no cuts or scrapes from them 7 years going.
Would you buy the product again given what you know now? Would you participate in the subscription service?
Because of the way I shave, I do not go through blade cartridges in a way that requires a subscription.
Did the products meet or exceed your expectations? If not, why so?
They have hit expectations due to the cost and effectiveness.
Share your feedback. What would you change or what could use improvement? How often do you need new blades or shaving cream?
I buy 8 Harry’s blade cartridges a year. I don’t think they have any areas to improve, save for making the limited edition razor handles a little less expensive. I have never purchased one because I have one, but I guess they are leading with the scarcity aspect.
Is this product similar to other shave plans (Dollar Shave Club) or brands you’ve bought before? Is one better than the other in your opinion?
From everything I have read, their plan is similar to everyone else’s.