Best Shaving Set Reviews 2020

Parker Safety Razors is a family-owned and operated business that makes shaving razors to a very high self-imposed standard. They aim to consistently exceed customer expectation. Since 1973, this brand has stuck with its aim of giving its users the close and comfortable shave they want and deserve. Its commitment to innovative and durable designs makes it a well-trusted shaving brand.

The Safety Razor Shave Set (Suggested Retail Price: $79.95) has a pure badger brush, a black and chrome stand, and a matching 96R butterfly-open safety razor. The razor has a brass frame and a twist-to-open butterfly head for easy blade replacement. The brush bristles are very soft and make a creamy lather that opens up pores for a close shave.

The chrome stand is elegantly designed and beautifully styled. It holds up the razor and brush for convenient storage. Whether you have a soft or a coarse beard, this wet shaving set will give you a professionally close shave from the comfort of your home. With its appealing looks, this shaving set is also great as gift.

There are other types of high quality razors, brushes and other shaving products from this brand that give you the smooth and comfortable shave you want. Here are a few…

• Parker 99R Safety Razor Shave Set - Includes Premium Black Badger Brush, Stainless Steel Stand & Parker 99R Butterfly Open Safety Razor
• Parker 29L Safety Razor Shave Set - Includes Black Badger Brush, Stand & Parker 29L Butterfly Open Safety Razor
• Parker 71R Safety Razor Shave Set - Includes Pure Badger Brush, Stand & Parker 71R Safety Razor
• Parker 3 Piece Shave Set with Stainless Steel Fusion Compatible Razor Handle, Pure Badger Brush & Deluxe Stand
• Parker Travel Shave Kit - Includes Parker Safety Razor's Dopp Bag, Travel Safety Razor, Travel Shave Brush and Travel Shave Soap

GBS, in 1997, opened an old fashioned barber shop and spa offering a wide variety of services, including; hair cuts, hot shaves, shoe shining, sports, relaxation and deep tissue massages, and facials. This brand is an exclusive retailer of high end grooming products and kits for men in the United States and Europe.

The 5 Piece Shaving Set (Suggested Retail price: $56.88) consists of a stainless steel safety razor, pure badger brush with chrome handle, chrome bowl, circular driftwood shaving soap, and a stainless steel razor and brush stand. The razor has a textured handle for a good grip even with wet hands, and a butterfly open design that makes blade replacement straightforward.

The bristles are made of pure badger fur, soft and smooth on skin, and its well-designed chrome handle gives you a comfortable hold on the brush. The chrome bowl is an ideal size and shape – compact but still functional. It has a wide opening and sufficient depth to allow you mix enough creamy lather for a full shave. It also has a wide base, which helps avoid accidental tilt and spillage.

The circular driftwood soap is made of natural ingredients, free of synthetic preservatives. It forms creamy and consistent lather that’s soft and smooth on the skin and won’t cause irritation or burns. It’s suitable for all skin types and gives the razor a smooth glide, eliminating the chances of razor bumps and rashes. The stainless steel stand is functionally designed to raise the brush and the razor above ground level and away from surfaces. This allows the brush and razor to air out properly.

A.P. Donovan makes products designed exclusively for men in the areas of grooming, fashion, style and related accessories. Its products are elegant and stand out whether they are smoking pipes, grooming kits, or luggage - even down to its whiskey decanters. If you rock any A.P. Donovan product, you’re sure to be an attention-grabber.

The Straight Razor Mahogany Set (Suggested Retail Price: $189.95) is a handmade professional tool that gives you the close shave you’ve always wanted for that perfect gentleman’s look. The closeness of a shave is undoubtedly one of its key qualities. This blade is made from high quality Japanese tempered steel, also known as white paper steel. The straight razor promises a gentle, yet close shave and the steel edge guarantees toughness and durability.

The heavy hardwood used for the handle ensures an adequate weight balance between the steel blade and the handle. The wooden handle is crafted from Madagascan mahogany, and its luxurious appearance complements the high-quality steel of the blade. This creates a beautiful symbiosis, almost becoming an extension of your hand as you carry out your close and smooth shave.

The wooden case that houses the razor is beautifully made of real wood. It’s enhanced by handmade arabesque carvings and a finely finished metal lock. The velour-lined foam inside protects the handle and keeps the steel blade free of scratches. It passes for a beautiful ornament just sitting there in your bathroom or travel bag.

Badger bristles are used for a premium shaving brush, and with the right maintenance, it can last for many years. This brush creates a consistent lather that gives you a smooth and close shave. The bristles are held together by a mahogany handle. The feel of the bristles on your face gives you that comforting sensation you associate with a worthy shave.

The razor strop that comes with this set is meant to straighten out the tiny ridges built on the blade from previous shaves. Using this is recommended before every shave so you can get a close cut every time. The strop is made of premium Kazakh cow’s leather and on the other side is linen fabric. The hook and rings on either end ensure the strop is fully taut for an effective result.

This premium shaving kit is fit for royalty.

For over a century, Merkur has been developing, designing, and producing high quality cutting and shaving products that stand the test of time in quality and style. This is a very reliable brand when it comes to men’s grooming, producing masterpieces of precision and craftsmanship with its highly skilled workers. Every product carrying this brand name carries with it a guarantee of performance and functionality.

The Shaving Gift Set (Suggested Retail Price: $75.99) with classy chrome finish promises to give you a close shave with its double edged safety razor, quality shaving soap and soft brush to work in the rich lather. The slim, long-handled safety razor has a bar-type guard to give you a firm grip that won’t slip.

The brush has 100% pure badger bristles that are very soft and work a rich and creamy lather off the Col. Conk shaving soap that comes with the set. The soap makes a consistent lather that opens up hair pores, allowing the full length of hair to be removed in one glide, thereby preventing rashes and bumps. The soft bristles and creamy lather combine to give you a comfortable and smooth shave every time.

The 4-inch chrome plated bowl is where you work up the lather. It has a wide-set opening to let you easily mix up a consistent paste. The base is also wide to keep the bowl firmly grounded, avoiding spills. The elegant stand hangs the brush and the razor after use to air-dry.

The following are other quality shaving sets made by Merkur:

• Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Safety razor set – This is an inclusive bundle for quality wet shaving
• Merkur Futur 4 Piece Shaving Set Polished Chrome – Beautifully designed and perfect for a gift

The brand Colonel Conk has been building a legacy since the 18th century went it was founded. Now, it enjoys a worldwide reputation based on the top-notch quality of its products and its proprietary glycerin soap. Over the years, it has expanded its line of products to straight razors, safety razors, shaving mugs and brushes, shaving sets, aftershaves and balms, flasks, and gift sets.

The Model 237 4 Piece Hardwood Set (Suggested Retail Price: $40) is an elegant, carved wood set with a double-track razor for twice the shave with each stroke. Its mixed badger shave brush is soft and helps create the kind of lather that makes your razor glide smoothly over your skin, taking off the entire strand of hair in one stroke.

The hardwood stand comfortably seats both the razor and the brush. The whole set is compact and lets you easily store it away. The Colonel Conk’s world famous glycerin shaving soap completes this set to give you that creamy, consistent lather that makes close and smooth shaving possible. This set makes shaving a ritual to look forward to.

Here are some other great products from Colonel Conk:

• Colonel Conk No. 250 Hand Crafted Shave Set – Come in a hand carved fossil marble with a chrome Mach 3 razor
• Col. Conk No. 243 Double Track Shave Set – Comes in a black and chrome finish, with a faux ebony boar bristle brush
• Col. Conk 3 Piece All Natural Shaving Kit – Unscented – Made for sensitive skin. Includes After shave, shaving cream, shave oil