FTC Compliance & Commercial Transparency Statement
Razor Bench believes in complete transparency. We test grooming gear independently and earn affiliate commissions when you purchase through our links. This comes at zero extra cost to you and supports our physical bench testing facility.
1. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Disclosure
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines (16 CFR ?? 255.5) regarding the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, Razor Bench (razorbench.com) provides this full disclosure regarding our commercial relationships, affiliate links, and editorial evaluation standards.
When you click on links on this website to purchase products, services, or grooming tools, Razor Bench may receive a referral commission from the merchant. These referral fees do not alter the price you pay for any product.
2. Amazon Associates Program Statement
Razor Bench is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca, and affiliated international sites.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
3. Our Editorial Integrity & Bench Testing Guarantee
Affiliate relationships never dictate our testing methodology, product selections, or final benchmark scores. We adhere strictly to four core editorial principles:
What We Guarantee
- Zero Sponsored Top Picks: Manufacturers cannot pay for a higher ranking or inclusion on our bench lists.
- Physical Measurements: We measure actual guard cut lengths with digital calipers and test battery degradation over time.
- 3-Year Cost Calculations: We calculate replacement head and foil costs so you know the true cost of ownership.
- Flaw Exposure: If a ??180 shaver has flimsy plastic hinges or a noisy motor, we call it out explicitly.
What We Refuse To Do
- No rewritten marketing fluff from manufacturer press releases.
- No hiding long-term maintenance costs or proprietary charger traps.
- No biased rankings favoring higher commission merchant networks.
- No sponsored reviews presented as independent teardowns.
4. How Affiliate Links Work & What It Costs You
When you click an affiliate link on Razor Bench, a temporary tracking cookie is placed by the merchant (such as Amazon) to attribute the referral to our site. If you complete a purchase within the cookie duration window, the merchant pays us a small percentage of the sale value.
This process costs you nothing extra. The pricing, discounts, and return policies remain identical to visiting the merchant directly. In fact, we actively highlight price reductions, included accessories, and historical deals when available.
5. How Affiliate Revenue Funds Our Testing
Purchasing grooming tools for hands-on evaluation, maintaining digital measuring equipment, and hosting our site costs real money. Referral commissions allow us to remain 100% reader-supported, self-funded, and independent of manufacturer sponsorships.
If you find our bench guides and teardowns helpful, purchasing through our links is the best way to support ongoing testing. If you prefer not to use affiliate links, you can navigate directly to any retailer in a separate browser tab.
6. Questions & Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding our affiliate relationships, testing methodology, or transparency policy, please visit our Contact Page or reach out directly to our team.