Gillette Fusion Manual Razor
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Gillette Fusion Manual Razor

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Product Info

  • Brand: Gillette
  • EAN: 0047400156555
  • Manufacturer: Gillette

Features

  • Features five-blade shaving surface for a comfortable, precise shave
  • Flexible comfort guard carefully follows the contours of the face
  • Enhanced indicator Lubrastrip signals when it's time to change the blade
  • Ergonomic handle with an elastomer coating provides a secure grip and superior control

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  • Customer Rating: Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5
  • Summary: more blades more money
  • Comment: Based on all the hype I decided to give this a try. I have very sensitive skin with a tough beard that sems not to grow in any particular grain. OK, so it has 5 blades; truth is it doesn't shave any better than the model with 3 but the blades are hideously expensive. I also have the 3 blade power model which is another bad joke unto itself. I still have to go over and over the same area, shave from different angles over the same space and it takes just as long and gives no better shave. True it was a nice touch to add the precision trimmer blade to the top side but I'm not sure that justifies the cost either. I will probably use the 2 blades that came with it and then put it in the goodwill bag. Oh yes, by the way, it is very pretty, if that makes a difference when you are shaving.
  • Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
  • Summary: Phenomenal Shave, Plain and Simple
  • Comment: My thoughts regarding the multi-blade razor campaigns aside, I will make one confession about Gillette's Fusion blades: Astoundingly, I have not nicked nor cut myself once during the entire duration of use. After a length of time using these blades, however, I began to suspect that, like many skeptics have cited, the Fusion shaving system was perhaps uneccessary; somehow, the skeptics claimed, five blades was simply too many to utilize. This claim appeared logical, specifically since the classic single blade Schick Injector is renowned for providing the best shave a man can obtain. Thus, in light of this newly found curiosity, I reverted back to single and double blade razors, even using the Sensor, if I am not mistaken. While the Sensor is a fine razor, the nicks and cuts sprung up like toadstools after a storm. Nevertheless, I stuck with it, essentially to determine if it was merely my skin needing an adjustment to a new shaving apparatus. Finally, after my face had taken enough abuse, I decided to test the Fusion again. Quite simply, I was amazed at how smooth and efficient the razor was upon its return. My beard comes off without a hitch and the blades seem to last in a measure of light years. I recently purchased a refill pack at a price nearing fifteen dollars, but I am confident they will last a year. The Fusion shaving system is untraditonal in size; it is an unusually bulky piece. However, there is really no denying, at least for me, that it has provided a superior shave. Like anything in life that has value, it requires a trade off to experience its benefit. Nothing is perfect; sacrifice a small comfort for progress and you will not be disappointed.
  • Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
  • Summary: My favorite razor
  • Comment: I always hated disposables and would just get whatever costco had when I needed a new razor since the replacement blades are so expensive. I have been using a mach 3 for years and liked it very much but when I tried this razor it gave me a better shave, no irritation on my very sensitive skin, and a quicker shave (especially than my merkur) it quickly became my favorite razor.
  • Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
  • Summary: Clean Shave
  • Comment: This product is good for the one who wants deep clean shave. Performance is good for sure.
  • Customer Rating: Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5
  • Summary: Terrible
  • Comment: I normally use a Sensor Excel two-blade, so I thought I would step out of the stone age and give this a try. Big mistake. This razor irritated my skin to the point of bumps. The is probably because even after five or six strokes, the fusion would miss spots that the sensor got in one stroke. So with 5 strokes at 5 blades vs. 1 stroke with 2 blades, it's no wonder the fusion was more irritating. The blade is also much too big to shave very well beneath the nose. The thing that made me want to try the fusion was the precision trimmer, which looks like it would make sideburns a breeze. Alas, it was worthless. I now believe shaving technology peaked with two-blade designs and I shudder to think what 6-blade nightmare Gillette might be announcing in June. Hopefully it doesn't bump sensors off the shelves. Just in case, I'm going to calculate the number of shaves I'll need for my predicted lifespan and buy enough sensor excel cartridges to last me.

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