![]() ![]() Our issue with the razor came down to the angle of the head and its pivoting. This is a common issue with disposable razors, but not with the Comfort 3. In fact, there was no pulling or tugging that we noticed, even after multiple shaves. There was nothing wrong with the sharpness of the blades with our shaves. While the price tag is nice, how does the razor actually shave? During our tests, we came away unimpressed.įirst things first: If you have hair on your face, this razor will cut it. Forward, however, it moves considerably more. The BIC Hybrid Comfort 3 actually pivots back and forward. Specifically, the razor is angled back more than you’ll find with most other razors when there is no pressure applied to it (more on the effect of this below).īeyond that, most razors only pivot backward and then spring back forward when pressure is released. One thing that jumped out to us as different with this razor is the resting angle and pivoting of the razor. There is no precision trimming blade on this cartridge. Above the three blades is a lubrication strip. Just below the blade are a set a small rubber fins that help pull the skin before the razor cuts the hair. Instead of having the blades centered in the head of the cartridge, they are actually quite low on the head. On that front, this handle is considered disposable and a new one comes with a new set of blades.Īccording to the packaging, the razor is made in Greece.Īs you might guess from the name, the Comfort 3 cartridge is a three-bladed razor. Since it’s all plastic, over time we’d expect this movement to weaken the plastic and finally break if you were to take the cartridges on and off repeatedly. Pushing the handle into the blade to connect simply pushes in the two plastic tabs which snap into the head of the razor. As we mentioned, this is all made of plastic. Moving up the handle, you’ll find the connection point with the cartridge. If you are someone that has issues gripping a razor normally, this handle might be just the thing. That means there is a lot to hang onto, and also it doesn’t slide easily when held. It is larger than most other razors, and the difference between the thinnest and thickest parts of the handle is pronounced. Part of that good grip also comes from the size of the handle. Surprisingly, given the lack of rubber grips so common on other razors, the BIC Hybrid Comfort 3 actually feels like it has better grip than just about any other razor we’ve held. On the bottom, there are dozens of carve-outs to give texture down the entire length of the razor. For grip, there are a number of raised bumps on the topside of the handle. You can barely feel the weight in your hand. This one is all plastic, from the grips to the connection point with the cartridge.īeing all plastic, the handle is extremely light. Most refillable razors have some mix of metal and plastic, with rubberized grips. The first thing that jumped out to us is that the handle for this razor is completely plastic. It offers some unique aspects we hadn’t seen elsewhere. The design of the BIC Hybrid Comfort 3 is different from other razors we’ve tried. That’s a big plus because with this many razors you don’t want to have them rattling around loose in a drawer until you use them. Included in the cardboard and plastic pack (which can be recycled after opening) was the handle and a dozen razor cartridges.Ĭartridges came in groups of four, each in a plastic holder. Our razor, which was bought from Amazon, came in a retail packaging. Is there really a need for something in between? To see for ourselves, we bought a BIC Hybrid Comfort 3 and put it to the test. Disposables have their place, as do typical refillable razors. To be honest, it’s a strange niche to try to fill. Meanwhile, it’s an upgrade from typical disposable razors, including better grip, three blades, and a pivoting head. Once you are done with the cartridges, you can toss the entire handle and then get a new one. ![]() Technically it’s a disposable razor but instead of tossing the entire thing at once, you change out the razor head like a normal reusable razor. Somewhere in between those two points is the BIC Hybrid Comfort 3. They serve their purpose, but most people wouldn’t want to use them as an everyday razor. Of course, they are as basic as shaving gets and are designed for a single use and then to be tossed. These, you can get in packs of five for $1. On the other end of the spectrum are the extremely cheap disposables. It’s not unusual to pay $3-4 for a cartridge on some of the fancier razors that also have a lot of bells and whistles you might not want. ![]()
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