Gillette Fusion Power Replacement Cartridges, 8-Count Package
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Gillette Fusion Power Replacement Cartridges, 8-Count Package Details
Manufacturer: GilletteBrand: Gillette
Release Date: 2006-01-27
Model: 5688
Product features:
- Box of eight replacement cartridges for the Gillette Fusion Power razor
- Features five-blade shaving surface for a comfortable, precise shave
- Blades are spaced 30% closer together than MACH3 blades
- Enhanced indicator Lubrastrip signals when it's time to change the blade
- The Precision Trimmer blade, a single blade built into the back of the cartridge, allows easy trimming of sideburns and other facial hair
- The Art of Shaving Shaving Soap with Bowl, Unscented, for Sensitive Skin, 3.4 oz (9.5 g)
- Gillette Fusion Power Phenom Razor
- The Art of Shaving After-Shave Balm, Lavender Essential Oil, for Sensitive Skin, 4 fl oz (125 ml)
- Neutrogena Men Razor Defense Post Shave Lotion, 2.5-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 4)
- Gillette Fusion Phenom Razor Manual
Customer Reviews of Gillette Fusion Power Replacement Cartridges, 8-Count Package
Customer Review: I have been using Gillette's Fusion Razor for a few weeks now and it's a nice razor with some pros and cons compared to Gillette's other blades.
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been using Gillette's Fusion Razor for a few weeks now and it's a nice razor with some pros and cons compared to Gillette's other blades. Gillette has some of the nicest products on the market, and I expected the Fusion to blow me away, but unlike the jump that was made when the Mach3 came out, I was not as excited after my shave as I was for the hype beforehand.
The Good
- The 5 blades are very smooth and glides across the face easily.
- Shaving time IS reduced with this new razor.
The Bad
- With so many blades, I felt like I was shaving off layers of skin. I feel there is a limit to how many blades are realistic, and this felt like it was too big for my face and I could seriously cut myself if I wasn't careful.
- Shave isn't much better than the Mach3 Turbo. While shaving my skin felt really smooth, but my hairs grew back just as quickly as they did with the Mach3 Turbo (no noticeable improvement).
- This razor is SO big I found it hard to get around facial areas like I could with the Mach3.
- The lotion strips on the M3 Power feel better and seem to last longer than on the Fusion razor.
- Design and look of the Fusion isn't as slick or nice as the M3 Power.
- Blades are no longer interchangeable. They went with a new interface for putting blades in that seems to take a step back, and having to buy the new razor to work with the new blades was a sneaky move in my opinion.
- The single blade on the back is useless. It's very hard to get the angle correct, and it barely gets anything off. The M3 Power got in tight spots just fine.
In conclusion, I plan to stick with my M3 Power. 3 blades seems to be just the right amount for getting in all areas on the face. While it might take a shave or 2 more to get all the hairs off then it does with the Fusion (on the large surface area portions of my face mind you), the M3 Power just seems safer in general.
This is more like 3 1/2 stars. Yes it's a nice shave, but it's not worth all the hype or additional financial burden this new blade will put you back.
**** RECOMMENDED
Customer Review: It is because of the Mach 3 that I had to start using King of Shaves Shaving Oil and Shaving Gel.
Summary: 5 Stars
With all due respect, the customer below got several things wrong.
Putting the issue of cost to the side, I would recommend this razor over the Mach 3. True, the leap in quality is certainly not as great as it was when the Mach 3 was introduced. But the Fusion's achievement is this: it is the Mach 3 in a perfected state (or close to it).
1) The shave is smoother.
2) There is less irritation.
3) Less time is spent shaving.
4) I haven't noticed a difference in battery time, but then I haven't been paying attention. For all I know the customer below is probably right when he says that it doesn't last as long as the Mach 3. But at least this handle has a light that lets you know when the battery is getting weaker. For me this is important. With the Mach 3, I would find myself using the same battery for some time when it was no longer at optimum power. This is because over a length of time, you don't notice the difference in the buzzing volume as it gradually decreases: you only notice it when you finally change the battery. The light on the Fusion handle is reliable and makes all of this a non-concern for me.
5) Contrary to the claim of the customer below, the danger of cutting yourself is REDUCED, not made greater. I had to be more careful with the Mach 3, or I would end up, surprisingly, with a number of cuts and abrasions. (It is because of the Mach 3 that I had to start using King of Shaves Shaving Oil and Shaving Gel. I still use them, but I don't need to put as much on with the Fusion.)
6) Contrary to what the other customer asserts, the strip lasts for MORE shaves, not less. This may be due to the reduction in shaving time, but then the reason doesn't really matter. I get close to 5 full shaves before the strip is completely worn. With the Mach 3 I couldn't even get a full 3 shaves.
7) Again, contrary to the claim made by the other customer, the trimmer on the back of the blade is NOT useless. One problem I had with the MACH 3 was getting to the hairs at the top of my upper lip, just under the nose, as well as to the hairs to the sides of the nostrils. The reason for this is that there is too much space under the bottom blade on the Mach 3 razor, and it is difficult to get the blades to reach these hairs as you stroke upwards because the nose gets in the way. (Stroking downwards doesn't help any). I would end up cutting my lip, or at least causing it to be sore, from so many attempts to get at the hair. There's even more space below the bottom blade on the Fusion razor, but the trimmer makes up for this. A few strokes in one spot with the trimmer and then a few strokes in another spot, and the hairs are gone. How this customer could claim that the Mach 3 got into these tight spots just fine is a little beyond me.
8) One weakness of both the Mach 3 and the Fusion is that they are a little quirky. There are certain spots on my face that only inferior razors can get smooth. (Why this is I'm not sure. Perhaps it's the fewer number of blades.) These spots are basically the tops of my jaw line, the sides of my neck under the tops of my jaw line, and the areas between the corners of the mouth and the sides of the chin. The blades on the Fusion, however, fare a bit better in smoothing these than the Mach 3 did. If I follow it up with the trimmer, that helps a bit more. The trimmer also helps at evening the sideburns and getting inside the creases at the corners of the mouth. However, if you've got some serious trimming to do, you obviously would want to get a beard and moustache trimmer, the kind put out by Norelco. You wouldn't want to use this trimmer. It's for basic purposes only.
9) I have no problem with the fact you have to buy the new handle to use these blades. It's a one-time purchase; and besides, there may be technical reasons for it. This blade is significantly different from the Mach 3.
Where I do agree with the other customer:
1) The lotion strip on the Mach 3 does feel better. But then, I don't seem to feel any the worse for it when the Fusion shave is over.
2) More skin is definitely removed with the Fusion. If this is a problem for you, you might want to experiment before making a decisive move from Mach 3 to Fusion.
It goes without saying that the cost of these new blades is steep. Right now I can't afford continuing to buy these blades, so I'm holding on to the Mach 3. When I'm in better financial condition I'm making the switch.
Here's my advice: wash your face with Neutrogena Razor Defense Daily Face Scrub, followed by a few drops of King of Shaves Kinexium Shaving Oil. Then apply King of Shaves Magnagel Shaving Gel (forget Gillette's, this one is much better) before shaving with the Mach 3 or Fusion. Top this off with Clubman's Pinaud After Shave Lotion. You'll love the results.
Customer Review: Look...
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned every incarnation of the Gillette razor, and I can easily say that this is the best. Look, the Mach 3 is a superior razor, and if you are happy with it, don't worry about immediately running to the store for a Fusion. However, the next time you are about to invest in blades, I definitely recommend you consider making the switch. You will be happy. If you do not own any of Gillet's miraculous contributions to mankind, good lord, it's like you have been watching a black and white TV.
To address some of the issues brought up in the other reviews:
1. The single razor on the back is necessary to shave some hard to reach places, and although it is an effect of the enormous shaving face, it is well worth it.
2. King of Shaves shaving oil is amazing no matter what razor you use.
Customer Review: Twice as much as M3 and 3 times as much as Sensor.
Summary: 1 Stars
This razor gives a good shave, but, it is really not that much better than the M3 or even the the Sensor. It certainly is not worth the outrageous price Gillette is charging for refill blades. Twice as much as M3 and 3 times as much as Sensor.
$ 28.00 for 8 blades? Ridiculous!!
Customer Review: Bought it together with the shaver.
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought it together with the shaver...again, Gillette is the best when come to shaving...
Description of Gillette Fusion Power Replacement Cartridges, 8-Count Package
5 Blade Shaving Surface + 1 Precision TrimmerTM The Comfort of 5. The Precision of 1.TM * 5 Blade Shaving SurfaceTM Technology. . . has 5 blades spaced closer together to help reduce pressure - for less irritation and more comfort. * Power GlideTM Blades. . . have a patented blade coating for incredible comfort. * 1 Precision TrimmerTM Blade. . . built into the back of the cartridge. Perfect for tricky places like sideburns, under the nose, and around facial hair.Razors & Blades
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