Gillette Mach3 Cartridges, 12-Count
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Customer Reviews of Gillette Mach3 Cartridges, 12-Count
Customer Review: Different quality grade?
Summary: 5 Stars
It just slays me how expensive these shaving cartridges are, but I must admit they do shave better than old twin-blade systems. [...]. I've never used Turbo and I'm not sure what it would add to my shaving successes, so I figured I didn't want to pay more for this feature.
Amazon had the best price I could find on the regular Mach3, but when I received them I must say they look different than I remember. They seem to be made of cheap black plastic, I could swear the ones I bought in retail stores felt better made. I dropped my razor in the shower recently and the metal tabs that hold the whole thing together bent and tweaked the cartridge -- this had never happened in years of dropping store-bought Mach3s. And it might be my imagination but it seems like I am needing to change blades more frequently, as if the blade is a poorer grade metal that dulls or corrodes faster.
I can't prove it but I suspect Gillette is trying to phase out this product to steer consumers to a more expensive update, and is manufacturing a cheaper version for guys like me who cling to this product in hopes of avoiding the more expensive update, but the spotty quality will probably push me there eventually anyway.
Customer Review: How are you fixed for blades?
Summary: 5 Stars
I guess you can call me a stick in the mud. However since I started using these blades I have no incentive to change. So far, I found the three-blade system the optimal. To blades work but they feel cheap. More than three blades feel like I am just overdoing it. I actually use the advanced indicator-lubricating strip to indicate when it is time to change blades because I really cannot tell. If it was not for the indicator strip, I probably use the same blade for a year. The package is a convenient size to ensure that you will not run out blades every time you turn around.
I use bar soap as my lubricant however; I do not really need one so it is more of a placeholder. One quick rinse and everything is clean and ready to start over with the next day.
The Razor's Edge by Somerset Maugham
Customer Review: These are the real thing.
Summary: 5 Stars
Its a shame that you have to clarify whether you are buying the real product or not. These were the real thing...this time. I have gotten a pretty bad batch off Ebay once and I have heard some of the Amazon sellers are offering fakes as well. I guess a good rule is don't throw down a lot of money thinking you are getting a really good deal. Avoid buying 40 or 80 counts because if you are wrong, then you are out a ton. Also, if you get screwed on Amazon make sure you go back to the exact page you bought from and hammer them. Let people know who the bad apples are. Be careful not to smear the folks that are selling the genuine product. I think you will be ok buying from THIS seller.Customer Review: The Real Deal
Summary: 5 Stars
My greatest fear in this purchase was that the cartridges would be fakes. I poured over the many available Mach3 options and found this one to have the most positive reviews and least number of reviews citing fakes.
I'm happy to report that I was sent the genuine thing, for which I'm very happy.
The prices seem to fluctuate and, as I write this review, are close to $5 higher for the 12-pack (~$25 versus ~$20), but it's still a bargain over most store's prices. I think I saw $27+tax for the 8-pack at Target the other day.
Happy shopping.
Customer Review: Better than the newer blades.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have gone back to using the Mach3 blades after switching to the Fusion for awhile. I think there is only so much noticeable improvement possible by adding blades, and the Mach3 seems to be the end of the road for me. Not only am I saving money by buying these, the blades actually seem to last longer than the Fusion blades.
Note: I edited this review to make sure I mentioned the blades I buy are the ones directly sold by Amazon.com, not by a 3rd party seller since I have no idea if the quality of their blades are the same.