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    Best Razors From Our Tests

    We evaluated nine popular body razors, including those from Billie and Gillette Venus, to find ones that give the closest and most comfortable shave

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    Nine razors on pink tile
    Some razors provide a smooth shave, while others tug uncomfortably at hair.
    Photo: Consumer Reports

    The shaving aisle can be overwhelming. Do you need three blades or five? A contour handle or something straighter and simpler? And are generic razors really all that bad?

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    My colleague Lisa Fogarty, a writer at Consumer Reports, and I spent the past month shaving our legs and underarms—braving razor burn and ingrown hairs in the process—to find the best refillable razors for the smoothest, most comfortable shave. Although two women tested these razors, our favorites would make great options for anyone shaving their legs and underarms.

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    Angela Lashbrook

    Angela Lashbrook is a senior multimedia content creator at Consumer Reports. She has been with CR since 2021 and covers a wide range of topics, but she is particularly interested in anything health- or parenting-related. She lives with her husband, their son, and her dog, a Libra named Gordo.