When a product bags an award, I want to know WHY? and HOW?. So when I saw on Instagram that the Schick Hydro 5 had won Product of the Year in the Male Grooming category, of course, I had to try it out myself.
NOT TO FEAR, THE SCHICK HYDRO 5 IS HERE?
While I am not a certified xyrophobe, the prospect of shaving daily fills me with dread. I share this dread with many other hirsute men. Fortunately, I work in an industry where stubble is not an issue and the ongoing beard trend has given me some relief too.
THE SHAVING DREAD: What a pain!
As I am not one for a full-on beard, I know that by day five of not shaving, I have crossed the line between hopefully rugged to definitely ragged. And it’s time for the shave…
A FIVE-STAR PERFORMANCE FROM THE SCHICK HYDRO 5?
So would the award-winning Schick Hydro 5 make shaving more bearable and a lot less irritation free? Well, before I tell you about that, let me first list the Schick Hydro 5’s key features (courtesy of the website):
- A hydrating gel reservoir to deliver hydration throughout the shave and for up to an hour afterwards.
- Ultra-Glide Blades with advanced skin guards to reduce friction.
- A flip trimmer for those tricky areas.
- A newly developed handle for better grip.
BLADES OF GLORY: Into battle we go…
Over the last three weeks, I have given the Schick Hydro 5 several shaving challenges. A day four of major stubble when I usually shave. A day five of ragged stubble. And a seven-day major growth when I look like I have taken leave of my senses.
Thanks to its hydrating gel reservoir (not a lube strip, the packaging emphasises), the Schick Hydro 5 handled all these shaving tests with impressive ease. When there were some unfinished bits under my nose and near my lips, that’s because I was in a rush to get to work. Slow down, mister…
SUPER SLICK: The Schick Hydro 5 is up for all challenges.
AND THE PRICE
I still have my Gillette Sensor Excel (sadly discontinued a few years ago) and some blades. This trusty razor didn’t cost me a fortune (under R100 for a five-pack of blades) when it was still on the market. And we know what an expensive business shaving is for us men. The recommended price for the Schick Hydro 5 is R119.99 and R194.95 for a four-pack of blades at my local Dis-Chem. So not cheap, for sure, but it certainly does the job.
I bought my other half an electric razor a few weeks back, but I see he most definitely prefers the real deal of ‘a pack of razors’ so will go and purchase these and see what he thinks! Thanks for the heads up!
Hello Cathi, even though I have come across some good electric shavers, I keep on coming back to the ol’ razor. Please let me know what your man thinks of the Schick Hydro 5. Thanks. R