Gillette Fusion Manual Razor
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Customer Reviews of Gillette Fusion Manual Razor
Customer Review: Love this razor!
Summary: 5 Stars
My stepdad gave me one of these a few years ago when he got it as a promo in the mail and ever since then, I have been an avid fan of this razor. I used to use disposable razors or swipe my sisters' nicer Venus razors, but I have since fallen in love with the five-blade concept! In fact, I cannot find a woman's razor with more than only four blades.
The cost of the razor is okay, the replacement blades are outrageously expensive, but I find that they last a long time. I've noticed that the guys who have reviewed on here have to replace them far more often than I do...it probably has a lot to do with the fact that I'm using them on my legs rather than my face, and my legs are a lot less sensitive than faces are. Still: I used to get horrible razor burn, particularly on my calves and I always nicked myself around my ankles and on my knees. Now I have no problem getting my whole leg smooth with no irritation! I've since gotten used to this convenience, but it certainly made me jump for joy those first few months!!
I realize my review might not be so helpful as this is, after all, a man's razor and I am not a man. But I just wanted to comment on how wonderful I find this razor and that it certainly works well for me. I am able to use the razor daily / every other day for a few months! The first month, admittedly, it is the nicest and that little strip up top has the most moisture at that point. Still works great, though, when it starts to wear off.
Anyways. I am a very happy customer and will, despite the cost, continues to use this razor!
Customer Review: Smooth
Summary: 5 Stars
Just got this yesterday and so far am very impressed. First off, great design from the shape of the handle etc to the holder itself. If you like cool industrial design for the masses (think Michael Graves and so on at Target) then this will make you happy. It's also an impressive piece of manufacturing, that they can get the five blades lined up with such accuracy. Extra points for the design geeks.
More importantly of course, the shaving experience itself. I live in Minnesota which right now (winter) has quite a dry climate, so a harsh shave will leave you with raw, uncomfortable skin for most of the day. I'm not sure if this razor gave a closer shave than with my Mach 3, but it certainly was way quicker and required fewer re-strokes, which cuts down on irritation and the potential for nicks and cuts. It was easy to shave the hard-to-manage parts of my face where the hairs aren't all lying in the same direction, like under my jaw, which again cut down on the number of re-strokes. Once I got used to the extra razor on the back of the cartridge, I liked the way I could use it as advertised: for near my nose, round my goatee etc.
I have to admit that I thought five blades sounded ridiculous, but it does seem to work just as stated in the manufacturer's blurb.
UPDATE: Now had this for about two weeks, and I'm continuing to be happy with it. I've noticed a lot fewer problems with ingrown hairs and little nicks and cuts. The cartridges seem to last a good long time too - I haven't had to change the first one yet and it still does a good job.
Customer Review: The best for both head and face shaving
Summary: 5 Stars
Obviously only a small segment of the population shaves their heads, but if you're sporting a bald dome, I can recommend the Gillette Fusion as the best razor for your head.
After trying both the Mach 3 and the Headblade Sport for my head, the Fusion took top prize hands down (the high-quality Mach 3 came in second; the Headblade was fun, but only gave a pretty good shave).
The Fusion gave my head a very close shave, and with less irritation than the other razors. Though, at first, the Fusion's five blades can feel a little heavy scraping across the scalp, I've been pleasantly surprised to see that it wasn't taking off skin or causing an excessive amount of tiny little bumps on my head (I've found that light, quick, and long strokes eliminate any discomfort, while still providing an excellent shave). Of the three razors, this was the only one that provided my head with that baby's-butt-smooth texture that I was looking for.
This razor also shaves my face closer and quicker than the Mach 3 did, and the extra blade on the back is quite handy for cleaning up around tough areas.
The cartridges are expensive, but hear me out: without changing the cartridge, I've been shaving both my head and face every day, and only after A MONTH have I noticed a decrease in the quality of shave. The indicator strip faded after a week or two, so pay no mind to that (for every person who changes his cartridge too early, Gillette sees $$$). These cartridges will last you a long time, which will more than make up for the high cost.
Customer Review: Another good point..
Summary: 5 Stars
I rate these razors at the top of them all. I've used them all, and simply cannot complain about them. I used to use the Shick quattro and thought it was the best, four blades, right? Wow, what a difference. But it's not just the 5th blade that does it; they use MUCH higher quality metal for the blades, and what really makes a huge difference is that on the fusion, the BACK of the cartridge is OPEN, so that each time you dunk it for a rinse, all of the hairs come right out, and it's 100% clean for the next stroke. Those were the two major weak points on the 4 blade razors, they are closed off mostly on the back, so when you do a fair stroke, it fills with small hairs, and tapping or shaking it around in water just doesnt get it out, and it just gets worse, and worse, and worse...
Best razor ever. Make sure you wet your face at least 1 min beforehand, use a thin cream, rinse the blade often, and dry it after shaving. I've never had a cartridge last me less than 2 or 3 weeks, usually a month is the norm. I bought 2 8 packs, and they lasted me 14 months..
Anyhow, that's my 2 cents; the open back makes a HUGE difference, along with the ultra high quality blades. I have SUPER sensitive skin, and tried every blade razor but avoided shaving until this one came along. The only thing I think should change is a slight price drop, but as long as they don't go UP in price I'll keep using them for life.
Customer Review: Pinnacle of Manual Shaving
Summary: 5 Stars
What is there not to like in the Fusion shaver? It has five shaving blades that thoroughly cut and smooth out any stubble. Five blades also means less wear/tear on the individual blades and less costs for replacements. It has another blade on the opposite side for trimming of sideburns and and hard to reach spots (near lip line and nostrils). A lubrication strip that is redundant because the shaver is very comfortable and reliable. The head of the shaver pivots with the contour of the face and that again means a more precise shave and less cuts/bleeding. The handle is ergonomic and thick which allows for less fatiguing of the hands. All of these features make for an incredibly close shave that is less time consuming. What else can you ask for? I use it when my beard is beyond 7 days growth and using an electrical shaver is going to be painful. It's now my preferred shaver for all occasions because of it's thoroughness and reliability. The only concern is that the replacement blades are being counterfeited by bogus manufacturers; so if you find a hard-to-believe price for the replacement blades beware and go to Google for websites (Ebay) that have articles on spotting the fakes. I found the best price on genuine replacement blades on Amazon. This is a great product that can't be improved. It's just that good. FIVE STARS A+++.