A closer shave, without the aftermath Most razors ask you to go over the same patch three or four times and still leave something behind. This one doesn't. Six diamond-coated blades cut closer in fewer strokes, so you get a clean, even finish the first time round. If your skin usually flares up afterwards, it's worth knowing that's rarely sensitivity — it's irritation from a blade that isn't doing its job. The vegan Vitamin E strip glides as you shave, calming skin as it goes and leaving it smooth rather than sore. The tricky areas are handled too. A built-in bikini trimmer takes care of the bits a blade shouldn't rush, while the flexible head moves with you and hugs every curve, so there's no contorting yourself in the shower to reach an awkward angle. Nothing slows a shave down like a clogged blade. The anti-clog design keeps the head clear and rinses in seconds, so you can keep going without stopping to pick it apart under the tap. And for that last bit of closeness, the prep guard bar lifts each hair before the blades reach it. The result is a cut at the root and a finish that feels properly, noticeably smooth.