For many men, shaving is one of life's necessities, with 75% of American men shaving daily. But a marketing war between Gillette and Schick has created a razor market that's expensive and over-engineered. Selling cheaper, back-to-basics razors, can Harry's offer an alternative?

In America, it's rapidly becoming the norm for men to shave 'below-the-neck'. As men of all ages become more open to grooming products, Gillette's 'What Women Want' campaign is encouraging men and women to spark a dialogue about beauty routines.

Beauty Mate is one of the favourite Australian men's skincare brands. But are Aussie men really that keen to be preened? And how does the modern shampooed, shaved and waxed type sit alongside the traditional view of the Aussie bloke?

Dollar Shave Club is the archetypal challenger brand. It burst onto the shaving market in 2012 with an outlandish YouTube video that went viral, creating an overwhelming demand for its razors. While it grew through social media, it's now launching its first TV campaign.