Is There An Alternative To Gillette Fusion Blades?

Why are razors so expensive?

The Gillette Fusion Blades cartridges made by the well-known brands cost a small fraction of their shelf price to make, yet shoppers pay a small fortune for a pack. So what’s the deal?

They charge that much because they can. Gillette and Wilkinson spend quite a bit of money convincing people that they are the only ones supplying good razors. With cartridges that cheap to make, there’s a lot of budget left for marketing, and that’s what you are paying for.

With their position secured by marketing, they are free to keep nudging prices up, and most of us don’t notice until we’re at the till.

Even if you did notice, where else are you going to get your razors? Unless you want to use disposable razors, there aren’t many choices.

That’s why we started the Bearded Colonel. Our five-blade razor has replaceable heads with a roller on the leading edge, and we post fresh refills on whatever schedule you choose. They turn up just as you’re running out, so you’ll never have to stretch the life of a blunt blade or make last-minute trips to the shop.

Quality blades delivered to your door at a fair price; a better way to shave is what the UK’s longest-running razor subscription is all about.

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Julie G.

I originally took out the subscription for my husband around 9 years ago but have been using the blades myself for almost as long. These give a gentle, close, clean shave on legs and underarms and last longer than the designated lady razors I've used in the past. I'd recommend these to anyone.

Charlie S.

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Love the beard oil! A great product that has really helped me, smells great too

Kev L.

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Really impressed with this setup. The blades are sharp straight out of the wrapper but still smooth—no tugging or irritation at all, even on the first pass. They cut cleanly and consistently, which made the whole shave feel controlled and comfortable rather than harsh. The brush is equally impressive. It holds plenty of water, builds a rich lather quickly, and feels soft on the face with just the right amount of backbone. No shedding so far, and it spreads lather evenly without effort. Overall, this combo gave me one of the best shaves I’ve had in a long time—close, comfortable, and irritation-free. Excellent quality and great value.

Margarita S.

Got a set of razors , shaving cream and a shaving brush as a present for my dad who is quite demanding when it comes to shaving products. He was very satisfied with the quality and from now on will be a loyal customer.

David P.

Great product and rapid customer service. Nicely weighted razor handle and cost effective blades delivered to your door.

Harold L.

I am delighted with both the quality of the shaving stick and the clean shave that it produces. In the past, I have spent many pounds on inferior products supplied by household names in the razor industry. The Colonel is definitely enigmatic, but behind those Georgian whiskers he certainly hides a skill to produce beautiful shaves! The first thing I did with my new razor was to shave off my beard. Shaving is so quick and easy, thanks to the Bearded Colonel, that I probably won't bother to grow another!

Paul C.

Bearded Colonel for shaving materials etc. Very satisfied with the products I have purchased and regular deliveries of blades. The stainless steel razor is really nice and weighty……quality. Paul Charnock

James S.

I have used Bearded Colonel for 5 years now and they will have my custom for a long time to come. Excellent quality products and customer service at a very reasonable price.. I used to waste far too much money and time on high st bands, i would never go back to using them now. I know there's lots of subscription services but i can't imagine you will find better than the Colonel!

Darrell J.

Fantastic Razors! Use them every time. Especially after switching from Gillette. I used to always get small nicks and a shave rash with the razors from Gillette and Wilkinson so this was awesome. The handle is really heave too - really quality feel!