Harry's Plus Shaving Kit for Men Review

TL;DR

Harry's Plus Shaving Kit delivers Gillette-grade shaving experience at meaningfully lower long-term cost. Premium aluminum handle, 5-blade German-engineered cartridges, and Harry's signature foaming shave gel. Direct-to-consumer (cutting out retail markup) means cartridges cost ~50% of Gillette equivalents. The Plus kit upgrade vs. standard Harry's adds the heavier metal handle that significantly improves balance during shaving.

Why It Matters

The Gillette Mach3/Fusion ProGlide tier dominated shaving for decades through razor-and-cartridge subscription model. Harry's broke that by selling direct, eliminating retail markup. Cartridges run roughly half Gillette's pricing for similar 5-blade engineering. The Plus handle specifically addresses the only meaningful Gillette advantage — the heavier handle balance — by providing a comparable aluminum-bodied handle.

Key Specs

• Handle: aluminum body (Plus tier)
• Cartridges: 5-blade with lubricating strip and trimmer
• Foaming shave gel: included (varies by kit)
• Made: cartridges in Germany (vetted manufacturing)
• Subscription: optional auto-replenishment with discount
• Color options: multiple Plus handle finishes
• Compatibility: works with all Harry's cartridges
• Storage: included travel-friendly cap

Pros

• ~50% cheaper per cartridge than Gillette equivalents
• Aluminum Plus handle balances comparably to Gillette ProGlide
• 5 blades plus lubricating strip plus trimmer matches Gillette features
• German-engineered cartridges for consistent shave quality
• Subscription auto-renewal saves money long-term
• Foaming gel is good quality, not afterthought

Cons

• Subscription auto-renewal sometimes catches users off-guard
• Cartridges only fit Harry's-branded handles (locked ecosystem)
• Plus handle metal is mid-quality vs. some competitors' titanium
• Trimmer blade is shorter than Gillette equivalents
• Sensitive-skin users may prefer fewer blades (Harry's only does 5-blade)

Who It's For

Daily shavers who've been buying Gillette ProGlide and want to reduce cost without losing shave quality. Anyone tired of retail-store cartridge pricing. Subscription buyers wanting consistent delivery. Skip it if you have a beard you don't fully shave (different tool needs), if you have very sensitive skin (consider safety razor or fewer blades), or if you specifically want a particular Gillette feature.

How to Use It

Wet face with warm water before shaving — opens pores. Apply foaming shave gel evenly. Shave in slow strokes with grain (down/with hair direction first); cross-grain only after first pass. Rinse handle frequently. Replace cartridge every 6-10 shaves typically. Subscription delivery handles replenishment automatically.

How It Compares

Vs. Gillette Mach3/Fusion ProGlide: Gillette has wider feature variants and slightly more refined handle; ~2x cost. Vs. Dollar Shave Club: comparable subscription tier; quality is similar. Vs. Bevel Razor (single-blade): Bevel is for sensitive skin and ingrown hairs; different category. Vs. straight razor / safety razor: traditional shaving requires more skill but minimal ongoing cost.

Bottom Line

The right shaving system for daily shavers wanting Gillette-grade shave at lower long-term cost. Buy the Plus kit for the better handle. Skip it for sensitive-skin requirements or single-purchase preferences (subscription is the value).

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