Defender Razor Review and Test

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Defender Razor

Shaving basics

  • Wet your skin and hair first, use a shaving cream or gel, and shave in the direction the hair grows.[1][2]
  • Rinse the blade after each stroke, replace blades after 5 to 7 shaves, and store razors dry.[1]
  • Clean electric shavers regularly; check the FDA and CPSC recall lists if you’re unsure about a product.[3]

This guide is general information, not medical advice.

Head Shaving

  • Adaptable Suspension in the Blade – Because the blades have an adaptable suspension, they easily glide over curves and always stay in contact with your skin.

Long Term Users

  • Different Blade Types – You can choose your blade from the Defender range for regular use, sensitive skin, etc.
  • Easy Cleaning – Because of the no clog and easy rinse design, your blades will generally last much longer and not build up or stay wet. This, in turn, will give you better long-term use of the Defender Razor blades.

Close Shave

The Defender Razor’s entire design will help enhance your shaving experience and give you a much closer shave. However, two features will give you the closest shave;
  • Three very sharp blades will give you an extremely close shave.

No Clogging

  • Extra Wide Spacing between The Blades – The extra wide spaces between the blades will help shaving foam, hairs, and liquids to pass through with ease, which means the razor blades will not clog up.
  • Easy Rinse Design – When cleaning your razor blades, you do not have to scrub and wash, struggling to get small, stuck hairs out. The wide spaces allow you to rinse the blades easily.

Sharp Razor

If anything, the blades on the Defender razor are super sharp; that is why you can also enjoy the closest shave.
  • They are extremely sharp and effective.

Ergonomic Design

The Entire design of the Defender Razor is ergonomic, from the head to the grip on the handle.
  • Head – The head or blades offer comfortable suspension from the center of the head and unrestricted pivoting, which means you can shave at any angle on any surface, keeping full contact with the skin.

Smooth Shave

All in all, you will enjoy a smooth shave with the Defender razor because of two reasons;
  • No Pulling and Tugging – Because there is ample space between the blades, there will be much less pulling and tugging of your hair, mainly caused by blades spaced tightly together.
  • Anti-Friction Gliding Strips – The Anti-Friction Gliding strips on the top of the blade cartridge will lubricate your skin for a smoother shaving surface.

No Razor Bumps

The Defender Razor Blades promise less if you choose a Sensitive Blade without razor bumps.
  • Sensitive Blade – The sensitive blade is designed especially for skin prone to mild irritation and razor bumps.
  • Extra Sensitive Blade – The Extra Sensitive Blade is designed for persons who suffer from severe irritation, razor burns, ingrown hairs, and bumps.

No Pulling – No Tugging

  • How is Pulling and Tugging Caused? – Pulling and tugging is caused by razor blades that are too tightly or closely spaced on the head, which then try to pull on the same hairs.
  • What Makes defender razor Blades so Different? – The defender blades have blades that are spaced quite far apart from each other so there will be no pulling and tugging of the hairs.

Best Razor Ever

  • In turn, you will get the closest and most comfortable shave.
  • Versatile – The Defender razor is a Multi-Purpose razor, and because of the design, you can use it on almost all body parts, and even for shaving a bald head.

Shave Under the Nose

  • Thinnest Cartride – The Defender razor has a cartridge design that is 50% thinner than other brands, which means it is so easy to fit underneath your nose.
  • Closer Upper blade – The upper blade of the cartridge is placed as close as possible to the edge of the cartridge, which is much different from regular razors. This enables you to shave almost directly underneath your nose.

Great Customer Service

  • The staff answered diligently and had a very quick response.

Sources

  1. American Academy of Dermatology. Hair removal: How to shave. Accessed October 16, 2026.
  2. American Academy of Dermatology. 6 razor bump prevention tips from dermatologists. Accessed October 16, 2026.
  3. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts. Accessed October 16, 2026.

Update History

  • Oct 2026: Guide reviewed and updated; added Sources (AAD, FDA)
  • Mar 2019: First published

About the Author

Eliza Ward

Eliza Ward is a writer and full-time mother of three, based in South Africa. She writes Shave Magazine guides on shaving and grooming products, researching ingredients, manufacturer specifications and guidance from health authorities such as the American Academy of Dermatology and the FDA. She is not a medical professional and does not test products hands-on. How we research products.

1 Response

  1. Luke says:
    April 27, 2020 at 6:07 am

    Ok so it’s the end of April 2020, I have been using these razors for the better part of 3 years now and I swear by them!

    The razors last SO SOOO long! and they cut close and never leave bumps.
    I use it for my neck, beard, and Head. I love how smooth the shave is and how I rairly need to make many passes to get the closeness I want, and I want it close. So trust me when I say these blades are amazing!
    I use Sensitive skin ones and they have never let me down. After about 3-6 months I find I need to replace a blade. and I order a single pack every 6 months, You just don’t need more than that!

    These are seriously my favorite blades and so affordable. I won’t use another brand again, these just don’t fall apart or dull like the other brands I have tried.

    Give them a try, it’ll be the best $12-15 bucks you have spent in a long while.