Shaving Products
Schick Hydro 5 Sense Razor Review: Painless, But Not Nick-Less
Could the Schick Hydro 5 dethrone the DooDude's Gillette Fusion? He grabbed the Sensitive version and put it to the test.
Hands-on review
The DooDude bought and tested this himself. Everything below is his own experience.
At a glance
- Product
- Schick Hydro 5 Sense (Sensitive)
- Brand
- Schick
- Type
- 5-blade cartridge razor
- Price paid
- Less than $9
- Bought from
- Walmart
- How it was tested
- Everyday shaving, just like with his Gillette
Flushed with success
- Totally pain-free shave, even when it nicked
- Hydrating gel pools seemed to stop burning afterward
- Could shave again the very next day
- Inexpensive
Clogged up
- Left lots of small nicks all over his face
- Clogged every 3 to 5 strokes on thick hair
- Needed strong water pressure to unclog
The verdict
If the Gillette Fusion gives you cuts or discomfort, definitely give this a try. But if your Gillette is already king of the castle, you can pass.
Shaving razor review: I picked up my first Schick (that wasn’t completely disposable) after reading several reviews saying the Hydro 5 might reign supreme over my Gillette Fusion. If you read my articles, you know I’m always hunting for the best bathroom products the world has to offer, even when it comes to shaving! Let’s put it to the test, shall we?
It comes in Sensitive (comfort gel with herbal extracts), Energize (gel with menthol) and Hydrate (gel with coconut oil). I have sensitive skin, so I chose Sensitive for the smoothest glide.
What’s my take? Glad you asked!
- Price: I picked this up for less than $9 at Walmart, a few cents cheaper than Amazon. When I bought it, Walmart reviewers gave it 4.7 out of 5 stars and Amazon reviewers gave it a little less, 4.3 out of 5.
- Method: I treated it just like my Gillette and dove right in like a normal shaving day. Boy, should I have been more careful!
- Outcome: This razor left little nicks all over my face. The crazy thing is that it didn’t hurt at all. You heard that right: not the slightest bit of discomfort! I wasn’t pleased with all the nicks, but the pain-free experience definitely keeps this razor at 3 stars.
- Notes: The cartridge clogged every three to five strokes and needed strong water pressure from the faucet to clear it. Maybe it’s just my thick hair, but my Gillette Fusion unclogs with very little water pressure. When in doubt, head to the bathtub faucet. I had no problem unclogging it there!
Final thoughts
So would the DooDude recommend this razor? Sure! If the Gillette Fusion gives you any kind of cuts or discomfort, you should definitely give this razor a try. I really believe the hydrating gel pools kept my face from burning or hurting after those nicks.
I’ve been nicked many times while experimenting with different razors, and I can honestly say this is the first time I might be able to shave normally the very next day. Will I try the Energize and Hydrate versions? Probably not…
In closing
Captain’s Log, Stardate 42073.1: there’s enough written history to know that one size doesn’t fit all. If your face isn’t as sensitive as mine, or isn’t shaped like an egg, this razor may work for you. But if your Gillette is already king of the castle, you can skip this knightly (swords drawn) adventure!
