Good design gets noticed
In 2026, Esquire described the Bolin Webb R1 Matte as “the best-looking cartridge razor we've ever seen.”
It's quite a claim for an everyday utensil, but not the first time a Bolin Webb razor has been recognised by leading names in design and men's grooming.
The R1 catches Esquire's eye
It's a fitting award for a razor built around a form that is immediately recognisable as the R1. The sweeping curves give it a character of its own, while the Matte collection brings colour and a contemporary finish to the familiar design.
When design gets recognised
The Generation collection received recognition in 2023, winning an iF Design Award in the Beauty and Care category, selected from almost 11,000 entries from 56 countries. British GQ also named the Generation Razor and stand its Best Shaving Product that year.
The X1 Matte has also been recognised by GQ, taking Best Razor at the GQ Grooming Awards in 2020, with founder Derrick Webb receiving the award at GQ's ceremony in Mayfair.
And the recognition hasn't been limited to Bolin Webb's razors.
In 2017, Bolin Webb received one of its most prestigious design accolades, winning the Red Dot Product Design: Best of the Best award for its silicone Razor Case. The award is the competition's highest distinction, making the Razor Case one of Bolin Webb's most notable design successes.
And did you know?
The Razor Case isn't the only Bolin Webb accessory to receive design recognition.
In 2024, the Bolin Webb silicone wash bag received a European Product Design Award, recognising its contemporary design, quality and practical functionality.
Created for storing and carrying grooming essentials, it adds another award-winning accessory to the Bolin Webb collection.
Where it all started
Founded in England in 2010, the company received an honourable mention at the DME Award in 2012.
The X1 razor and stand received an iF Product Design Award in 2014, while the X1 was later named Best Razor at the Beauty Shortlist Awards in 2016.
Those early awards recognised the idea that had been there from the beginning: bringing good design to razors and grooming tools that are used every day.
Bolin Webb founder Derrick Webb reflects: "As a regular shaver, my inspiration for Bolin Webb was always to bring good design to razors and other grooming tools. When I started the company in England in 2010, I did not seek nor expect our products to win the many product design and brand awards that we have received internationally. These accolades are of course very welcome, are an important endorsement, and make me proud of all that the Bolin Webb team has achieved over the years.”
Throughout Bolin Webb's award-winning journey, the focus remains the same: distinctive design, thoughtful functionality and a better shaving experience.
Enjoy the shave