Let me start by saying I've had my fair share of razor horror stories—ankle scars included. But this Amazon Basics razor? Game changer. The flexible head glides over tricky spots (goodbye, knee-jerk flinching!), and one swipe tackles stubborn armpit hair. That moisture-activated lubrastrip? It’s like shaving on autopilot, though I learned the hard way: DON’T store it in standing water unless you want a gummy mess.

The shower hanger? Shockingly reliable for cheap plastic—it survived my chaotic water pressure. Blade swaps are idiot-proof (click-in design FTW), and at ~2 months per cartridge, my wallet’s thrilled. Downsides? The lubrastrip swells over time, forcing slight extra pressure later. Also, if you’re blind-as-a-bat sans glasses like me, the slippery gel + shield removal is a slapstick disaster waiting to happen.

Verdict: For $10-ish, it outshines most drugstore razors. Just treat it like a greased watermelon in the shower.