Women’s razors. I must admit, they’re not usually my thing. I’ve used Craig’s old Wilkinson Sword Hydro razor for years now. He’s now mastered the stubble-look (at my request) so he doesn’t use it anymore. I have used a Venus before but it didn’t really do it for me. I couldn’t understand why the blades were encased in plastic, and found this wasn’t suited to the natural curves of my legs.
Yet it’s not lost on me that the closer the shave, the less regularly I’ll have to do it - and as a busy mum time is not always on my side. In fact, I’m lucky if I can get 5 minutes to myself in the bath! No sooner have I dipped in a toe, than the kids are stripping off and hurdling the sides. A razor that can save me time and guarantee me a perfectly smooth leg would therefore make things ten times easier.
So when Wilkinson’s Sword recently sent me their new Intuition razor, I was naturally sceptical but intrigued by the premise - after all this is very different proposition to my trusty old Hydro.
What makes it different?
The Intuition Ultra Moisture is a dermatologically tested 3-in-1 razor, that lathers, shaves and moisturises the skin without the need for soap, shaving gel or body wash (just add water). Blade technology combined with a moisturising bar infused with shea butter also means legs are left feeling soft-to-touch with none of that dry rash sensation you sometimes get when shaving. I was particularly interested in this feature given my legs dry out really quickly and I spend a fortune on hydrating creams - especially when the sun is out.
What did I think?
Well, it certainly looks different. With its big chunky handle and lather and moisturising bar, it’s easily twice the size of Craig’s Wilkinson Sword razor. Despite this, it’s incredibly lightweight and I’m a big fan of the way it stands vertically in a cap. From a hygiene (rust) and longevity perspective this makes perfect sense to me, and it’s also less likely to fall into the water if you keep it at the side of the bath. The kit also comes with a holder which has one of those sucky things that sticks to the bathroom wall.
In fact, there’s a lot I like about this razor. Although not the most revolutionary concept, the 4 ultra-thin blades with guard wires and pivotal head gently skim over my curves. This means you can easily get across knobbly knees and underarms with ease and with less risk of nicks and cuts. Its chunkiness and rubber grips also make it easy to keep hold of in the shower when your hands are slippy.
One quick dip in your bath water and it will successfully lubricate your legs or underarms while you shave, and leaves your skin feeling silky smooth and clean. It’s quite novel to shave without shower gel, and the bar itself smells gorgeous. I haven’t used soap in ages and did worry it might result in that squeaky cloying residue that makes me itch, but it was surprisingly gentle and nourishing.
In terms of negatives, my only worry is how long the blade will last. As the soap wears down, the razor follows it so that the level of the soap and razor is always the same. Judging on how quickly it has worn down in 2 weeks, I’m doubtful it will last a full month. This did come as a bit of a shock as I can’t say I change the blades on Craig’s old razor that regularly.
At £6.45 from Boots, you get the razor ‘body’ with one clip-on blade already attached (packs of 3 blades are around the £7 mark although some packs have a money off coupon for new blades). This makes the razor slightly more expensive than similar women’s razors, and considerably more expensive than many men’s razors.
So is it worth it?
I have to say yes. Shaving-experience aside, it leaves my skin noticeably softer and smoother. In fact, a few times I’ve been in a rush and skipped my post-bath moisturise, and my legs have held up well. In fact there’s a money back guarantee if you’re not convinced, so no excuse not to treat yourself.
