Dollar Shave Club

What's in the box: A typical delivery holds replacement razor cartridges, often with a handle in the first shipment, plus any shave aids or grooming add-ons the member has chosen.

Dollar Shave Club is one of the best known direct-to-consumer razor subscriptions in the US. It launched in 2011, Unilever bought it in 2016, and Nexus Capital Management has held a majority stake since October 2023. It is still operating and keeps adding new products. The basic idea is simple. You pick a razor handle and cartridges, add any shave aids or other grooming items you want, and choose how often refills arrive. You can pause, change, or cancel deliveries at any time, and the site says members get member pricing, discounted shipping, and other perks. The range now goes well beyond blades. It includes shave butter, electric razors, body wash, skin care, flushable wipes, and a women's line. The company says it makes its own blades and sells directly to customers, and it offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on orders. The downside is that the site leans heavily on rotating sales and starter set deals, so it can take some effort to work out what your regular refills will cost. The cartridges only fit the brand's own handles, which locks you into the system. Some rivals are easy to find in local stores, while DSC sells mainly online. If you want reliable cartridge refills without going to the store, it is still a sensible and flexible choice.