Made from robust Swedish steel, and featuring a unique flexible hinge to allow for smooth shaving, Flamingo’s razor removed hair like a pro.

All of our testers said it coped well with trickier areas around the knees and ankles, while everyone raved about the comfortable, close shave it provided, thanks to its aloe- and shea butter-infused blades.

They couldn’t fault the delivery service either, and loved the luxe look of the razor. It did such a good job, all of our testers said they would continue with their subscription after the trial – sign us up!

Key specifications
Cost of subscription: £14
Recommended usage area: Body
Sensitive skin option: Yes
What’s in the box: Razor handle, 2x five blade cartridges, foaming shave gel, shower hook

With the ability to add on everything from a shaving cream to a scrub to your delivery, this unisex razor features diamond-coated blades (talk about fancy) with a strip infused with vitamin E to give the shaver a bit of slip.

The razor also comes in 100% FSC-approved recyclable cardboard, and effectively removed hair including around the knee and ankles. Everyone was impressed with their gentle shave too, which left behind smoother skin.

When you’re done with the blades, you can also send them back to the brand where they can be safely recycled

Key specifications
Cost of subscription: £9.95
Recommended usage area: Body
Sensitive skin option: Yes
What’s in the box: Razor handle, 2x razor heads, shower holder, shave cream (additional cost)

Another brand with its own blade recycling scheme is grüum. The blades here feature high-grade steel, which is supposed to reduced drag. Our testers agreed, saying it provided a comfortable shave.

The razor can tackle all areas of the face and body, while the blades didn’t rust and were easy to clean. The razor handle felt high quality, too.

The delivery service didn’t disappoint, with all testers happy with their letterbox kits. One tester reported an accidental breakage and within 24 hours they were shipped a new razor head.

Key specifications
Cost of subscription: £5
Recommended usage area: Face and body
Sensitive skin option: Yes
What’s in the box: Razor handle, 2x razor heads

These hardy Swedish steel blades promise to cut through even coarse hair with ease, and last longer than any blades on the market, to reduce wastage.

Did they work? Our entire panel said they stayed sharp and cut through hair with ease, while the razor itself was described as “sleek” by one tester.

Most said the brand communicated well before their subscription arrived and they were happy that the packaging, which was either recyclable, recycled or compostable.

Key specifications
Cost of subscription: £7.95
Recommended usage area: Face and body
Sensitive skin option: No
What’s in the box: Razor handle, 2x razor heads

If you haven’t seen Estrid’s rainbow-coloured shavers all over your Instagram feed, where have you been?

Testers welcomed the pastel colours into their showers, while the blades themselves remained sharp and rust-free for the duration of the test. They provided a gentle shave that was irritation-free for most, while everyone commented on how luxurious the design of the razor was.

One tester said they “loved how the package was able to fit through the letterbox. And the packaging itself is simple yet pretty, and fully recyclable”.

Key specifications
Cost of subscription: £9.95
Recommended usage area: Body
Sensitive skin option: No
What’s in the box: Razor handle, 2x razor heads

Nuddy plastic-free razor subscription service was a hit with testers. The razor is made from solid brass and comes in a variety of bright colours that provided most with a comfortable shave.

The blades were rust-free, long-lasting and, once you’re done, can be recycled in your local metal waste bank. It gave one tester “the smoothest shave” they’d ever had and didn’t cause any irritation. Most testers said they’d continue to subscribe after the trial.

Key specifications
Cost of subscription: £9
Recommended usage area: Body
Sensitive skin option: No
What’s in the box: Razor handle, 5x razor heads, moisturising shave bar