# Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Swirl Razor, 5 blades

Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Swirl is a reusable women's razor with a pivoting handle, a five-blade head and a SkinCushion lubrication strip. The listing title claims nine blade refills, while its feature text also mentions an included shower holder, so check the selected listing's kit details before ordering.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Gillette Venus
- Model: 8006540855089
- Category: Beauty & Health > Personal Care Appliances > Shavers & Epilators
- Price: 27.59 GBP
- Previous price: 38.65 GBP
- Discount: 29%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T10:09:32.594Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 512

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## At a glance

- FlexiBall handle is described as pivoting to follow curves and reach tricky areas.
- Five-blade head has a SkinCushion lubrication strip, which the listing says helps protect against shave irritation.
- Handle is described as reusable and compatible with any Venus razor blade refill.
- The listing claims one blade refill lasts up to 30 days, though actual duration depends on use.

## Pros

- Pivoting handle and a five-blade head are intended to make shaving around curves and hard-to-reach areas easier.
- Reusable handle is claimed to work with any Venus razor blade refill, offering flexibility when replacing cartridges.
- Lubrication strip includes a stated moisturising feature.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Gillette Venus
- Model: 8006540855089
- Blade count: 5
- Skin type: All
- Handle material: Plastic" or "rubber
- Material type: Metal
- Colour: Purple
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 18.7 x 13.8 x 4 centimetres
- Weight listed: 0.1 Kilograms

## Before you buy

- Listing details are contradictory or unconfirmed: the title claims one handle and nine blade refills, while the style field says "Razor + 9 Blades" and feature text says a shower holder is included without an explicit package inventory. Confirm the selected listing's refill count and whether the holder is included. The handle-material field also gives the ambiguous value "Plastic" or "rubber", while another material field says "Metal".

## A good fit for

- Shoppers seeking a reusable five-blade razor with a pivoting handle for shaving around curves.
- Buyers who want a stated lubrication strip and compatibility with Venus refill cartridges.

## Less suited to

- Buyers who need a confirmed refill count or shower-holder inclusion without checking the selected listing.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings are mostly in the five-star category, with a smaller spread across lower ratings. Without customer comments, these figures do not show what buyers liked or disliked, or whether their experience reflects the pivoting handle, lubrication strip or refill bundle.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many blades does the razor head have?
The listing states that the razor head has five blades.
### Are nine refills included?
The title claims nine blade refills, but the style field describes a razor with nine blades. The package contents are not separately itemised, so confirm the selected listing's refill count.
### Does it include a shower holder?
Feature text says an included shower holder keeps blades clean and dry, but there is no explicit package inventory. Check the selected listing to confirm.
### Which refills fit the handle?
The listing claims the reusable handle is compatible with any Venus razor blade refill.

## Alternative options

- [Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Swirl Women’s Razor with 3 Refill Cartridges \| Razor for Women & Blade Refills with Pivoting Reusable Handle and Shower Holder](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/gillette-venus-extra-smooth-swirl-razor)
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- [Gillette Venus Pro ComfortGlide Sensitive Razor for Women Plus 5 Refills \| SkinCushion Lubrication with Aloe Vera, Sensitive Skin Protection, Reusable Metal Handle, Shower Holder](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/gillette-venus-extra-smooth-swirl-razor)
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- [Gillette Venus Pro ComfortGlide Sensitive Razor Blade Refills for Women \| 10 Blades - Aloe Vera Moisture Bars, Smooth Close Shave, Sensitive Skin Comfort, Includes Blade Cover](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/gillette-venus-pro-comfortglide-sensitive-razor-refills)

## Add-ons

- [Gillette Venus Women's Razor for Pubic Hair & Skin Protection \| 1 Handle Plus 5 Cartridge Refills, Ergonomic Handle, Sensitive Skin Protection, with Anti-Irritation Bar](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/gillette-venus-pubic-hair-skin-razor)
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## Images

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