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Razor prices range from $5.72 budget picks to $14.97 weighted handles. Consumer Reports spent a month testing 9 to find the 4 that shave best

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Razors vary enormously in blade count, handle design and how much they irritate skin with each pass. A razor that looks sharp on the shelf can still tug at hair, leave skin raw or turn goopy within days of regular use.

Consumer Reports spent a month testing nine popular razors for closeness, comfort and irritation, narrowing the field to four worth keeping in the shower.