Amazon Basics 5-Blade MotionSphere Razor for Men with Dual Lubrication and Precision Beard Trimmer, Handle & 2 Cartridges (Cartridges fit Amazon Basics Razor Handles only) (Previously Solimo)

This razor genuinely exceeded my expectations. The 5-blade MotionSphere design glides effortlessly over the skin and adapts really well to contours, making the shave both close and comfortable. I noticed significantly less tugging and irritation, even on sensitive areas. Overall, this razor feels high quality, well-designed, and durable. It delivers a consistently smooth shave and clearly competes with (or beats) more expensive options. If you want a reliable, comfortable razor that handles both full shaves and detailed grooming, this is an easy 5-star recommendation.

Since I decided to stop overpaying for Gillette refill cartridges, i've been on a quest to find a good and cheap razor. This is my latest razor, and this is how it compares with other budget shavers. It is far superior the Bic Comfort 3 and the Barbersol. I really liked the Bic Comfort 3. 12 cartridges would last me a year, then suddenly the razor blades only lasted a week and not a month. Next I tried the Barbersol 3 bladed razor disposable. This gave a decent shave, but was so lightweight that you razor wasn't doing the work for you. Next I used Harry's and the angle needed to shave and to use the single blade edging tool didn't feel right. Then I found the Bulldog bamboo razor. In terms of the shave it gives, and blades last a 2 weeks. I would rate this at least as good if not better than the Gillette Fusion 5. It outperforms the Solimo. But at $2.50 a refill, it does not outperform the Solimo at 150%. ' While I'm only on my second shave for the Solimo 5-bladed razor, the first two shaves were very good. Like the Bulldog it's a close enough shave to allow me to skip a day between shaving. While I would rate the Bulldog as a slightly more aggressive razor, I couldn't skip more than 2 days with it. So it is a matter of degrees basically. I wish the razor had a bit more heft to it. The swivel head, I find to be more or less a gimmick and while the Bulldog does offer some swivel movement, I don't think that translates into a better shave. I can get at least 8 shaves out of it, then this is my new razor. If not, I'll pass it along to someone else. Either way I'll update this reivew in a month

The front facing razor is great - provides a good clean shave. The head moves and adjusts well. It's well made. I've tried Gillette, Schick, DSC, Harry's and Jeremy's and this is at least on par with them all and better than some (Schick and Jeremy's are my other favorites). Therefore, at its price point, it would be a clear leader. Exceeeeeepppppttt....The rear-facing trimmer blade stinks! Either the angle of the blade or the amount of protrusion from the casing are such that it constantly cuts/nicks such that it renders it unusable. I have to keep a separate trimmer blade of another brand to pair with this one. I don't think it would require much study of competitor's trimmer blade to re-design the angle/positioning and make this entre blade great. But as it sits, it's only pretty good.

I needed a new razor and did a lot of research before buying. I’ve always liked 5-blade razors, but the refill cartridges can be extremely expensive. This razor is very comparable to the Gillette Fusion 5. In fact, the head moves with the contours of my face better than any razor I’ve used, including the Fusion 5. The best part is the price. I bought a 12-pack of refills for $18 compared to about $38 for a 10-pack of Gillette refills, and honestly they work just as well, if not better. I know this probably sounds like a paid review, but I’m just someone who likes being frugal while still getting quality products, and I do a lot of research before buying. Highly recommend. (Review is for the starter kit and refills.)

Wow, I am impressed! I needed new razors but had never used the Amazon Basics version, although I have used things in other categories, from food seasonings to flea drops for our dog, and they've always been great. Soooo, I took a chance and ordered the handle w/2 blade cartridges. Great shave! I shaved last night after my shower and it did very good. And I was probably a few days late on shaving, so the length of facial stubble was a good test for the 5 blades. It passed with flying colors! No nicks, no bumps. Just keep it well rinsed(clogging is a definite problem with all stacked multi-blades, not just this) & you're good to go. I now have a new razor set for my shaving routine.

I usually shave with an electric razor, but approximately 4 times a month I blade shave. I do not have a heavy beard, so as a rule, no need to shave every day. After using the first blade a few times I felt I was not getting the benefit of a good shave. I changed to the other blade, and checked the sharpness after a few uses, like I usually do. I felt significant decline in the sharpness. I am going to revert to my other options. Not worth it, even at the low price.

This razor really impressed me from the first shave. The 5 blade MotionSphere design glides effortlessly across the skin and provides a smooth and close shave without irritation. The handle feels sturdy and comfortable in the hand giving you good control and balance. The dual lubrication strip makes each pass feel gentle and reduces tugging even on coarse hair. I also love the precision beard trimmer which makes it easy to clean up edges around sideburns and under the nose. The included cartridges fit perfectly and last for multiple uses without dulling quickly. Another plus is that the quality feels just as good as more expensive name brand razors but at a much better value. Replacement cartridges are easy to find and they lock securely onto the handle. The packaging clearly states that they fit only Amazon Basics razor handles which is good to know. Overall this razor is a reliable affordable and effective shaving system that delivers excellent results every time. It is comfortable easy to use and provides a clean shave that rivals the big brands. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a dependable everyday razor.

Item: Amazon Basics 5-Blade MotionSphere Razor (Starter Kit) Summary: Really bad for anyone with sensitive skin, tough beard, unsmooth face, or curly hair/whiskers. The trimmer is almost completely worthless for anyone. Possibly okay for anyone with great to average skin/beard. Pros: Inexpensive, quick ship, lots of lubrication, doesn't clog. Cons: Trimmer, Blade Angle, Blade Gap, Blade Longevity. Background: I have sensitive skin and curly hair/whiskers and my only goal, like anyone in the same boat, is to find the least worst razor to use. Nothing is awesome. To date, the older Dorco Pace 6, NOT the pro version, is the best I've found. Unfortunately Dorco keeps trying to kill off the older Pace 6 and force everyone to the Pace 6 Pro or the Pace 7 Pro, which are far inferior. Thus I occasionally try out other razors. This time it was Amazon's. Detail: Aesthetically the Amazon razor looks good. The first sign that the design might not be good is when you attempt to remove/attack a blade. I'm not sure why every manufacturer considers it so important to make theirs unique rather than practical or work well. Your first thought will be how does this work when the prongs stick out at an angle. With a little fidgeting it does. But why! With your first stroke of the razor, you realize it makes a lot of noise. This is because the razor isn't cutting all the whiskers, but pushing many over akin to an airplane crash landing in a forest as it skims the trees. I ended up doing at least 4 to 6 times as many strokes as the legacy Dorco Pace 6. I felt uneasy with using the razor near the eyes as I didn't want to catch the skin and cut like many other cheap razors. Something I never worry about with the legacy Dorco Pace 6. Then I got to finally using the trimmer. OMG this is an actual nightmare. It's so spongy that you can't. And it leaves so much lubricating gel that it sticks as you try and pick up to reposition. It's obvious no engineer was involved in the trimmer design or he/she was high and drunk at the same time when they were. After rinsing my face of all the lubricating gel I realized the places I typically have problems with cheap razors didn't get a smooth shave, specifically the lower neck, around the mouth, and around the side burns. After about three days of using the Amazon razor my opinion only got worse. I now have a ingrown hair in the lower neck and noticed the blades are considerably duller, so much so that my neck burns as I type up this review.