Close shaves: A grooming review

Ian Laughead

What was once done in a quick trip down the grocery store pharmacy aisles can now be done with a few swift point and clicks on the web. That’s right; the most basic step of men’s grooming has now made its cutting-edge debut online.

Harry’s, a brand by the people that brought you Warby Parker, the online eyeglass maker, is a brand new shaving service exclusive to the internet. For $15, you can start out with a meticulously packaged shaving set complete with a razor — in navy, olive or even orange — a few blades and a classy tube of shave cream.

The shave itself? Close, clean and easy with as little drag as you can imagine. The cream was lightly scented in the best way possible. 

So far, it sounds like a pretty standard, though luxe setup, but here’s the kicker: You have the option to automatically replace your blades or cream on a monthly basis, taking the guesswork out of timing your grooming routine and ensuring you’ll never have to look unkempt when you forget a fresh set of blades.

Best yet, at $2 or less a cartridge, Harry’s is stylish and affordable. The only downside? The razor itself might be too cool for your girlfriend to resist, and you may end up buying a second for her medicine cabinet, too.