Gillette Fusion Power Razor - 1 Razor, 1 Cartridge and 1 Battery
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Customer Reviews of Gillette Fusion Power Razor - 1 Razor, 1 Cartridge and 1 Battery
Customer Review: Good shave, if used the right way
Summary: 3 Stars
I must admit it was the Super Bowl XL commercial that enticed me to try this razor. I'd had a not-so-good experience with the Quattro, so I was a little wary when I discovered this one had even more blades.
My experience with the Fusion: It does grab the stubble and take it off slightly better than the M3 Power, but ONLY shaving counter to the direction of the beard growth. When I shave, I usually mix my strokes up and down, and found that this razor did not remove the beard as well as the M3 Power when shaving on the downstroke. So I had to restroke my face on certain areas which remained rough after the initial shave, which actually added to my shaving time. I can only assume the other reviewers who said shaving time was decreased, use only upstrokes when shaving.
Second, I was very disappointed when the blue indicator strip disappeared completely right after the first shave. Refill blades are more expensive than the M3 Power, which usually last me 2 or 3 shaves at least.
The last con I have is that the battery button is a bit too sensitive and placed exactly where I like to hold the razor with a firm grip. Twice while I was shaving I accidentally switched it off.
Conclusion: I would use the Fusion to shave only for special or formal occasions, because of the cost of replacement blades and the shaving style needed for optimum work outweigh the benefits of the slightly better shave I could get.
For regular everyday shaving, I'm sticking with the M3 Power.
Customer Review: more expensive blades, not a more efficienct shave
Summary: 3 Stars
Even though five blades sounds absurd, I bought this because I thought three and four blades was absurd, but really noticed a difference. Maybe that's where the advances end since I could not tell a difference in shaving between this razor and the Schick Quattro and M3Power razor. I don't feel like it gets a closer shave. In fact, I don't notice any advantages in this razor at all.
If you have never used a "Power" razor before, try it. The vibrating that is put off by the batteries is very slight but definitely makes for a closer shave. Battery life is long, and one advantage this razor has is a low battery life indicator. That's about it though. The trimmer that was hyped so much is pretty much useless. I am not a very hairy guy, but I tried it on my sideburns and it didn't do anything. Maybe I wasn't using it correctly but I couldn't tell what it was supposed to do. As for under the nose, it was worthless there too.
The major disadvantage of this razor are the blades. You're going to pay an average of $3 per blade! Considering a blade lasts two weeks at most (which is how often you should replace them, regardless of whether they still work), prepare yourself for a $60 a year razor budget. The M3Power blades are only $2 a blade, and backwards compatible with previous razors.
If money is no object and you don't already have an M3Power, this isn't a bad razor, but it's not nearly worth the hype and price when compared to its predecessor.
Customer Review: Holding out for the 8-blade version
Summary: 3 Stars
Here's what I think went down in the Gillette Marketing department recently:
Marketing Guy #1: Hm, how can we increase razor blade sales for next quarter?
Marketing Guy #2: Well, we've been selling 3-blade razors for quite awhile, why not step it up to 4 blades?
Marketing Guy #1: Better yet, let's go for 5-blade razors! Then we can charge twice as much for replacement blades.
Marketing Guy #2: Perfect. Any consumer would think that 5 blades is far superior to 3. Let's make the thing vibrate too.. that'll really blow their minds.
Marketing Guy #1: This also buys us some time for when we decide to release the 8 blade razor. Helloooo promotion!
This thing is a gimmick. It works just as well at any 3-blade razor I've tried. In fact, packing 5 blades into such a small space requires you to constantly rinse the razor, making for even longer shaving sessions. Depending on your skin, you will be more susceptible to razor burn with this razor as well.
Overall, this thing doesn't do anything better than a 3-blade razor. So, unless you have a burning desire to try the latest razor and a massive amount of money for replacement blades, stick with your current razor.
Customer Review: nnnnnnDA
Summary: 3 Stars
yeah i'm sure this is a close shave blah blah blah, but seriously, i've used a merkur twin blade razor for 2 1/2 years now and nothing can compare... you gotta buy blades online but honestly...10 blades, for approx. 4-5 bucks, which last about 3-5 shaves or even more... i've spent 30 bucks on my last 2 years of shaving (including one 5 month beard growning session. yeah check the math of some of the other reviews.
one time i forgot my razor at my house on a trip and had to borrow a M3, and i couldn't believe how difficult it was to use,it would shave about half an inch and then it slides all over the rest of your beard. it honestly takes about twice as many strokes to clean my face (mostly b/c i'm in college and i only shave when i get some good stubble. 2-5 days)
granted you don't cut yourself as much with a M3, but seriously that's part of being a man, and if you shave everyday it reduces the chance you'll cut yourself incredibly. so buy a $40 stainless steel merkur you'll use for life, or just keep spending 10-15 bucks every other year on the new model disposable piece of garbage.
Customer Review: mixed reactions
Summary: 3 Stars
I used a Gillette Mach3 Shaving System, 1 systemfor two years until It finally broke on me last Friday.
So I bought this at a local Walmart due to its excellent ratings here. And it worked great on day 1 and 2. Very close and smooth and with less irritation then my old Mach3. However on day three Sunday I didn't leave the apartment so I didn't shave. When I went to shave today. It had trouble cutting the stubble that formed over day and a night. It would cut some and leave others. Some it just teared out. I had to shave twice just to get a clean shave!!! plus Ive only used 3 times and the blade looks like it will need to be replaced soon! And the refills are expensive $25 for 6 retail? You got be kidding me! If I choose to keep this its going to cost me a lot!
UPDATE The price of the blades are unreal!!! And They last a bought a week. I have given up on this razor and bought a new Gillette Mach3.
And on closer inspection its actually doing a better job on my lower lip.