{"id":222231,"date":"2023-09-12T09:59:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T09:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/?p=222231"},"modified":"2023-09-12T09:59:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T09:59:53","slug":"estrid-razor-review-i-tried-this-shaving-subscription-service-and-now-ill-never-go-back-to-regular-razors-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/lifestyle\/estrid-razor-review-i-tried-this-shaving-subscription-service-and-now-ill-never-go-back-to-regular-razors-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Estrid razor review: I tried this shaving subscription service and now I\u2019ll never go back to regular razors | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
SHAVING is hardly the most glamorous topic, and the products involved are rarely ones that you want out on display in your bathroom.<\/p>\n
But razor subscription service Estrid is here to change all that. <\/p>\n
In a bid to make shaving better for your skin, your bathroom and the environment, the brand has designed a sleek, chic razor that\u2019s designed to last forever, made from steel and available in six pastel colours.<\/p>\n
And because ensuring your blades are always sharp is the key to a smooth shave, with Estrid you sign up to receive regular deliveries of its five-blade razor heads, posted through your letterbox at a frequency to suit you \u2013 so there\u2019s really no excuse for using a blunt blade.<\/p>\n
The razor heads themselves are made up of five super-fine stainless steel blades surrounded by a vegan lubricating strip to moisturise the skin.<\/p>\n
Estrid is also a big champion for body positivity, using realistic model imagery and inspirational messaging \u2014 a change from the usual super-polished promotional material we\u2019re used to seeing from razor brands.<\/p>\n
Shaving has always been my hair removal method of choice when it comes to de-fuzzing my legs and underarms, but I\u2019m lazy; I want to be able to swipe a razor quickly over my limbs in a few minutes and not have to worry about rashes, nicks or missed hairs.<\/p>\n
I also want my bathroom to look nice (yes, I\u2019m one of those people who uses up a posh bottle of hand wash and then fills the bottle up with something cheaper), and a garish plastic razor thrown onto my shower floor is not the aesthetic I\u2019m going for.<\/p>\n
Having already seen quite a lot of hype about Estrid in the press and on social media, I was keen to see if the products were practical as well as pretty.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s my review of the Estrid razor subscription service\u2026<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019ve only been using Estrid for a few weeks but I can\u2019t see myself ever going back to another razor.\u00a0<\/p>\n I can see the handle lasting for ages (if not quite \u2018a lifetime\u2019 then definitely for years), and even if I didn\u2019t keep up the subscription forever, I\u2019d happily repurchase Estrid blades as and when I needed them.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s why\u2026<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong><\/p>\n My delivery of the Estrid Starter Kit in the post was genuinely really exciting to open. It comes in a millennial pink cardboard box emblazoned with positive affirmations and cute stamps.<\/p>\n Inside the lid is printed the slogan \u2018Your body, your choice\u2019, which I think is a great attitude to shaving, and the starter kit contains the razor, a holder in the same colour, two blades and a care manual.<\/p>\n When it came to seeing the actual product, I never thought it would be possible to swoon over a razor, but I absolutely loved it.\u00a0<\/p>\n The sleek ergonomic design, made from matt steel with a rubber grip on the underside, felt luxuriously heavy in my hand, and is something I would be happy to have out on display in my bathroom<\/p>\n The blades click on easily and the tool slots neatly into its holder, which sticks unobtrusively onto your bath or shower wall.<\/p>\n For travelling, or if you don\u2019t want to hang the razor on the wall, there\u2019s also a silicone travel case, which is easy to clean and looks modern and stylish.<\/p>\n So far, I was impressed.<\/p>\n I used the Estrid razor in the shower on my legs and underarms, on wet skin, and I can honestly say that it gave one of the smoothest and quickest shaves ever.<\/p>\n One of the reasons for this is, I think, how the blade attaches to the handle; it\u2019s flexible enough to move back and forth but doesn\u2019t flap around, snapping back into position for more control.<\/p>\n How the handle is designed also helps. Fitting neatly into the palm of your hand, it allows for precision and easy use without any fumbling.<\/p>\n I\u2019m not particularly prone to shaving rash or ingrown hairs anyway, but I didn\u2019t experience either of these concerns using the Estrid razor either; just smooth, fuzz-free skin.<\/p>\n I usually miss a few spots when I shave \u2014 around the knees, ankles and in the deepest hollows under my arms \u2014 but it felt like the Estrid razor found every hair, swiftly chopping it down to the skin.<\/p>\n If I had one tiny complaint, I would like the lubricating strip around the blades to be a little more conditioning. Although it was still a supremely smooth experience, the razor didn\u2019t feel as moisturising as some other \u2018cushioned\u2019 blade heads I\u2019ve tried.<\/p>\n Nonetheless, this razor has quickly become a staple in my grooming routine.<\/p>\n Estrid recommends changing your razor blade every 5-7 shaves for best results, but this also depends on the size of the area you\u2019re shaving \u2013 if you\u2019re just using it on your underarms, for example, you might find that the blades stay sharp for longer compared to using it over your entire body.<\/p>\n I\u2019m a lazy shaver, reaching for my razor no more than once a week (and probably less in winter when my limbs are hidden away under joggers and jumpers) and so I would probably stretch each blade out to last two months before switching for a new one.<\/p>\n Razor blades are notoriously tricky to recycle. While all Estrid packaging is 100% recyclable, the blades, which are made of steel and plastic, currently aren't.<\/p>\n On its website, Estrid says that it is working on developing a recycling programme.<\/p>\n One extra sustainability measure Estrid puts in place is to partner with carbon offset programmes to compensate for CO2 emissions created during the manufacturing process.<\/p>\n Want to end your deliveries, either temporarily or permanently? You can easily pause or cancel your Estrid subscription through the \u2018Manage subscriptions\u2019 section in your account online.<\/p>\n Here you can also edit the details of your deliveries, including address, frequency and delivery date.<\/p>\n The whole range of Estrid products \u2013 which also includes body care products and a new waxing collection \u2013 is available to buy on Estrid.com\/uk.<\/p>\n The Estrid starter kits, replacement heads and travel cases are also available from Boots in a variety of colours.<\/p>\n Here are four more shaving subscription services to try for hassle-free hair removal:<\/p>\n In short, yes, they\u2019re very good, whether you sign up to the subscription service or simply buy the products as and when you need them.<\/p>\n Obviously there are cheaper razors and shaving kits on the market, but for style, performance and a good attempt at making shaving more sustainable, Estrid ticks all the boxes.<\/p>\n<\/picture>RIGHT AS RAIN <\/span><\/p>\n
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