[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was exciting to try out this new razor; it swivels, has an exfoliating feature, and comes with a compact stand. After several uses, I concluded that it's not the right razor for me. The blades seem to tug on my beard as it shaves instead of a smooth shave. I've used several other Gillette razors and didn't have this same issue. For this reason, I concluded this wasn't the right razor for me. I know different people will have different experiences with the same razor, so it may work out better for others than it did for me.

This is a seriously high quality razor. Great looking and feeling design, but the best part is the blade cartridge and the way this razor allows it to flex in a variety of different directions and orientations. There are certain parts of my throat area where the hair grows sort of oddly and for some reason, no matter which direction I try to shave in, it's really difficult to close cut this small patch of hair. With this razor, it's effortless to get a close cut on this patch of hair (around throat area). I really think the way this razor allows the blade cartridge to flex, is greatly impacting how easy it is to get a close shave in areas that are usually more difficult to get with almost every other razor.

What I like most about this Gillette Labs razor is that it gets an excellent close and smooth shave as long as you wet your face with hot/warm water and use plenty of shave cream. I use Barbasol with aloe moisturizer and I also like it alot because it cuts the whiskers on your face according to the contours on your face!! it's the best shave i've ever had!! i like the lubricating strip it has and the design of the razor handle is excellent!! i like how it pivots for the contours of your face for a nice clean cut with no knicks or no cuts or no razor burns. Gillette makes high quality shaving products and i highly recommend them!!

Was very sceptical at first, but it is the best shave I have ever had. I cant beleive how close and smooth it left, i cant feel any stubble after. I hope it works for everyone else this well

I have had the sensor and the Mach3 and this Labs razor comes in third. The handle is heavy and clumsy and although the blades last they do not give the close smooth shave the Mach3 gives. I would love to trade it back for some Mach3 blades.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My boyfriend loves this. It shaves clean and pretty close. It feels clean. Its durable and a bit heavy on the grip. Doesn't make noises! The stand it adorable!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Smooth and great shave. I love the price point as well. I love the design and fit in my hand. It is something I didn't even know I was missing now I won't use anything else.

I've been a loyal Gillette customer for over three decades. I started with their basic razors Sensor when I first began shaving, moved to the Mach 3 then Fusion when it launched, and have been happily stocking up on Proglide Proshield for years. These were solid, reliable products that did exactly what they were supposed to do: deliver a close, comfortable shave. Then came GilletteLabs with the "exfoliating bar," and I'm beyond disappointed. This product perfectly represents what's wrong with Gillette's current direction. Instead of focusing on what made them great—making exceptional razors that simply work—they're pushing unnecessary gimmicks that nobody asked for. I've been getting perfectly smooth shaves for 30 years without needing my razor to exfoliate for me. Let's be clear: this razor costs more than the Proglide Proshield, yet it performs worse. The shave isn't as close, the cartridges probably will not last as long, and the exfoliating bar feels like a marketing gimmick that adds bulk without adding value. It's painfully obvious this "innovation" exists primarily to justify a higher price point, not to improve the shaving experience. I can't help but suspect these products are designed by executives and consultants who probably don't even shave regularly themselves. If they did, they'd know that what customers want is simple: sharp blades, good lubrication, a comfortable handle, and a reasonable price. We don't need "heated razors," "exfoliating bars," or whatever gimmick comes next. For over a century, Gillette built its reputation on one thing: making the best shaving razors in the world. The Proglide Proshield was proof that they still knew how to do that. Why abandon what works? Why not invest in making those proven products better and more affordable instead of chasing gimmicks? I genuinely hope Gillette returns to its roots. Until then, I'll be sticking with my stockpile of Proshield cartridges and seriously considering whether my next purchase will be from a competitor who still understands that sometimes the best innovation is perfecting the basics.

Maybe I received defective blade cartridges, but I did not like shaving with this razor. It did not give me a close or comfortable shave. Sheving with the first cartridge felt like shaving with a half dull blade, so I tried another cartridge; same result. I have been using the Mach 3 cartridges for many years and they privide a far more comfortable and closer shave for me.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This razor is a game-changer! The exfoliating bar really makes a difference—it gently preps the skin before the blades glide through, giving me one of the smoothest and cleanest shaves I've ever had. It feels effortless, no tugging or irritation, and it definitely cuts down on razor bumps. The handle feels premium, well-balanced, and comfortable to hold. I also love that it comes with a wall holder—it keeps things neat and within reach. Overall, it's a sleek, effective, and innovative razor that delivers on its promise.