Gillette M3 Power Nitro Razor

by Gillette

Product Features

• One M3Power Nitro TMR Razor
• Three spring-mounted blades extend gradually closer to your beard for a close shave in a single stroke
• Easy Glide blades are covered with patented coating for incredible glide and optimum comfort
• Gentle micro-pulses stimulate hair up and away from skin; requires one "AAA" battery (not included)
• Shower-safe razor has a centrally located power button and strategically placed gripping surfaces

Product Description

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Experience the close, comfortable shave of M3Power®. The Gillette M3Power razor delivers the power of soothing micropulses and PowerGlide blades for a shave that's every bit as close as it is comfortable. Now you're shaving with power. The Gillette M3Power razor's sophisticated shaving system combines Gillette's 3 Blade Shaving Technology with PowerGlide blades which gently glide across your face for a smooth, soothing shave. Experience the razor's forward-pivoting head with 10 Microfins that embrace every curve of your face. Then unleash the intense power of subtle micropulses which will help provide a comfortable shave.

Microchip Onboard Microchip for consistent power.	x	x
Automatic Shutoff Turns razor off after about 8 minutes to help protect the battery in case of accidental activation.	x	x
Battery Power Soothing micropulses to help you reduce friction and increase razor glide, so you'll barely feel the blade.**	x	x	x
Re-engineered Low Cutting Force Blades with thinner, finer edges* and advanced low-resistance coating, enabling the blades to cut effortlessly through hair with less tug and pull.	x
Advanced 3-Blade Technology 3 blades for glide and comfort.			x	x
Advanced 5-Blade Technology 5-Blade Shaving Surface Technology with blades spaced closer together to help reduce pressure–for a close comfortable shave.		x
Blade Stabilizer to maintain optimal blade spacing for comfort, while allowing the blades to adjust to the contours of a man's face.	x
Streamlined Snowplow Comfort Guard which channels excess shave prep to help maintain optimal blade contact, stretching the skin for a close, comfortable shave.	x
Flexible Comfort Guard 15 Microfins to follow the contours of your face for a comfortably close shave.		x
Low-Battery Indicator Light Lets you know when to change the battery, so you'll always have power when you need it.	x
Enhanced Lubrastrip® larger than before, infused with mineral oil and lubricating polymers, enabling the razor to move smoothly over skin even on repeat strokes.	x
Improved Precision Trimmer including an enhanced blade, a comb guard to better align long hairs and rinse-through slots.	x
Precision Trimmer 1 Precision Trimmer for those tricky spots like sideburns, under the nose, and around facial hair.		x
Redesigned Handle with bigger, more ergonomic grips for better control.	x
Innovative Microcomb that helps guide stubble to the blades.	x

*first four blades vs. Fusion®
**vs. Fusion Manual

Razors & Blades Get a close, comfortable shave with Gillette's full line of Razors, Blades and Disposables.

Body Care Get the confidence you need with Gillette's Body Washes and Antiperspirant/ Deodorants.

Shave Care Prepare your skin and soften facial hair before you shave with Gillette's full line of Shave Gels.

Skin Care Protect, soothe and hydrate just-shaved skin with Gillette's cutting-edge collection of skin care products.

What makes Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power better than Gillette Fusion Power?
What makes Fusion ProGlide better than Gillette Fusion is technological innovation. The razor has been reengineered and redesigned to create Gillette's Most Comfortable Shave.†

Gillette Fusion ProGlide shares the same core technology as Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power: thinner, finer shaving blades*, a low resistance coating and the redesigned Precision Trimmer Blade. In addition to this:

• The blade stabilizer helps maintain precise blade spacing for optimal comfort.
• The redesigned handle has larger, more ergonomic grips for better control.
• The enhanced Lubrastrip is larger, with more lubricants and a touch of mineral oil.
• The redesigned precision trimmer features an improved razor blade and anti-clogging rinse slots.
• The streamlined comfort guard offers channels to help clear away excess shave prep.

Together, these technologies combine to create Gillette's Most Comfortable Shave.

How does the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power handle compare with the Gillette Fusion Power handle?
The Fusion ProGlide Power now has ergonomic side grips for better handling.

What is the microchip and how does it work?
A battery-powered razor delivers an optimal shave when the voltage and frequency remain consistent shave after shave. Over the lifetime of the battery, the voltage can weaken, reducing frequency and therefore performance. The microchip maintains constant voltage and frequency over the lifetime of the battery, delivering consistent product performance every time you shave.

How does the Low-Battery Indicator Light work?
When a battery reaches a certain level, the oscillation frequency declines and the system is no longer capable of delivering the optimal shave. The microchip inside Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power senses when the battery is approaching this level. When this happens, the Low-Battery Indicator Light begins to flash, signaling that it's time to change the AAA battery.

What is the Automatic Shut-Off feature?
The Automatic Shut-Off feature turns the razor off after roughly 8 minutes of continuous operation. This feature protects the battery if the razor is accidentally activated, especially when traveling.

How does movement of the razor give men a better shave?
With battery-powered razors, Gillette opened a new chapter in wet shaving. The addition of oscillation to Gillette wet shaving systems delivers soothing micropulses with comfort so incredible; you'll barely feel the blades. Fusion ProGlide Power is Gillette's most comfortable shave.

For best results, should the power be turned on or off when using the Precision Trimmer Blade?
The Precision Trimmer Blade can be used with the power turned on or off. Preference varies from person to person. Using the Precision Trimmer Blade with or without power is an individual choice.

What type of battery does Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power use? How long does it last?
Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power utilizes a AAA battery. With the Low-Battery Indicator Light, Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power will let you know when it's time to change the battery. Assuming average shaving, the battery should last approximately 3–6 months.

Is it safe to shave with Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power in the shower?
Yes. Gillette Fusion Power is watertight and totally safe to use in wet environments.

Can I get electrocuted if Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power is submerged in water?
No. Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power is safe to use in water.

How long will the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power cartridge last?
How long a razor cartridge lasts varies from person to person, as it is dependent on many variables such as beard toughness and thickness, beard preparation, shaving habits, and skin sensitivity. The Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power's reformulated INDICATOR® lubricating strip will provide you with a visual cue — it fades to white — when optimal shave conditions have been reduced. When this happens, you may want to change your cartridge for a more comfortable shave.

What are thinner, finer blades* and how will they improve my shave?
Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power razor has 5 blades spaced closer together, forming an advanced shaving surface. The razor blades are thinner* than those of Fusion–enabling the blades to cut effortlessly through the hair with less tug and pull.

How was the Precision Trimmer redesigned?
The blade was improved and anti-clogging rinse slots were added.

What is the Streamlined Comfort Guard with channels? What are the benefits of the Streamlined Comfort Guard?
Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power features a Streamlined Comfort Guard. The soft, flexible material surrounds the microfins, creating an outer edge that wraps around the sides of the cartridge and channels that clear away excess shave prep. This Streamlined Comfort Guard follows the contours of your face to help the shaving surface of the razor comfortably shave close.

Have there been any enhancements to the lubrication strip?
Yes. It now contains more lubricants and a touch of mineral oil.

Will the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power cartridge fit any other razors on the market?
The Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power cartridge features a razor blade that fits on any Gillette Fusion, Fusion ProGlide or Fusion ProGlide Power handle.

Is it better to use hot, cold, or warm water to shave?
Warm water is best for hydrating beard hair. Soaking in warm water softens hair and causes it to expand, making it 70% easier to cut.

What is the best way to avoid razor burn?
If the skin is not properly prepared before shaving or if the blade on your razor is dull, you are more likely to end up with razor burn. Make sure to hydrate hair in warm water for up to three minutes and apply plenty of shave gel. Also, be sure to change the blade on your razor at the first sign of dullness or discomfort.

Is it okay to let my girlfriend or wife borrow my men’s razor?
For both hygiene and performance, it's not a good idea to share your razor with your partner. Women have a much larger area to shave and you may find that after only a few shaves, your blade has dulled considerably; increasing the likelihood of nicks and cuts. Tell her to try a razor specifically designed for the way a woman shaves, such as Gillette Venus® Embrace®.

Does shaving make your hair grow back thicker?
Scientists at Gillette have conducted extensive testing on the effects shaving has on both male and female hair growth, texture and color. This testing has proven that shaving does not affect hair growth, color or texture. Shaving does, however, alter the tip shape of the regrown hair, which may initially change the way hair feels as it grows back. But if hair is left to re-grow completely, it will return to its former state.

In what direction should I shave to achieve the best shave?
Men's facial hair tends to grow in different directions. Start by shaving with light, gentle strokes with the grain. Then, if necessary, go against the grain for an even closer shave.

What is the difference between disposable and refillable razors?
The entire razor is discarded when you are through with a disposable razor. With a refillable razor, only the blade cartridge is replaced. Refillable razors like Gillette Fusion ProGlide and Gillette Fusion incorporate more advanced blade technology and ergonomics vs. most disposables for great control and a close comfortable shave.

What is the difference between a single, double, triple and 5-blade razor? Which is best?
Gillette's research has demonstrated that single blade technology, which has been applied since 1901, is demonstrably inferior to twin blade shaving systems such as Sensor Excel^®, and even more so to 5-blade systems such as Gillette Fusion ProGlide. But the number of blades alone does not ensure a superior shave. The 5-blade shaving surface of Fusion ProGlide Manual and Fusion ProGlide Power features progressive blade alignment, an advanced blade coating process and a flexible comfort guard which collectively provide Gillette's best shave.

How do I avoid nicks and cuts, particularly above my upper lip?
The area above the upper lip is tricky for many men. To help avoid nicks and cuts, always leave it for last. Apply plenty of shave gel and allow this area to soak up as much lather as possible. When shaving, don't apply too much pressure. Gillette Fusion ProGlide's Precision Trimmer is really useful when shaving under the nose.

†available in manual and power, respectively
*First four blades vs. Fusion®
**vs. Fusion Manual

Product Description

Gillette M3Power Nitro, a Mach3 innovation, is a groundbreaking, powered wet shaving system for men that delivers a totally new shaving experience resulting in Gillette's best shave ever. Micro-Power - Gentle micro-pulses stimulate hair up and away from skin. In just one power stroke, you can get a closer and more thorough shave. So thorough, there is less need to reshave, which means less irritation. Three spring-mounted blades are positioned to extend gradually closer to your beard for a close shave in a single stroke. This progressive blade alignment ensures closeness. EasyGlide Blades, our patented blade coating, produces Gillette's smoothest blade surface for incredible glide and increase level of comfort. You can feel the difference from the first shave. Indicator Lubrastrip provides lubrication, Vitamin E and Aloe, to improve razor glide. Consistent application of lubricant throughout the life of the blade and will fade to indicate when you are no longer getting the optimal shave. The handle features strategically placed gripping surfaces that enable men to shave confidently and safely at any angle. The power button is centrally located on the handle for maximum control and the Duracell AAA battery is easy to insert and replace. The razor is shower safe which allows a man to shave wherever he prefers.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 7.9 x 1.6 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B0009W7MG4
• UPC: 047400146242
• Item model number: 4624
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better yet than super (S-bend) Mach 3, and not as expensive as the Fushion, September 21, 2007

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Timothy Takemoto (Yamaguchi-shi, Japan) - See all my reviews
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This is the sort of product that is so well designed that I want to go out and purchase one for all my friends.

I have been a long time fan of "Mach 3" razors. Having used disposable razors for the first 15 years of my shaving life, I was forced to purchased a Mach 3 since no disposable razors happened to be available.

I was surprised to find that the metal handle, and above all the fact that it has a sort of s-bend curve before the blade attachment makes for a very dynamically-stable shave.

The s-curve at the end of the Mach 3, which somehow effects the way that force is applied, rather than the fact that it has 3 rather blades, justifies for me the extra extra expense compared to disposable razors.

To this the "M3 Power" adds an in-handle vibrator which makes one sweep of the blade that much more effective, requiring less sweeps and a shorter sweep to cut which is especially useful on the top lip, and produces a closer barber-shop-feel shave. The thicker handle is not so thick as to be uncomfortable to hold. The battery lasts a long time (the packaging says 2 to 4 months). The blades last a long time - at least week on average I would say.

I hear that the 5-blade "Gilette Fusion" (and Gillette Fusion Power) may have an even better shave but the price of the blades, the difficulty of shaving your top lip due to the width of the blade attachment, the difficulty of cleaning due to the closer blade alignment, and the lack of blade durability means that the Mach 3 Power, will remain my choice of shave.

The packaging of the Mach 3 and M3 Power blades intimate, by exclusion, that only the latter will work on the M3 Power handle. But this does not seem to be the case. My old Mach 3 blades at least click to fit the new M3 power handle. I can see no important difference. Unless I notice something about the shave that is not apparent from a visual inspection of the blades, I think I will be using Mach 3 blades on a M3 Power body.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Night and day over a regular mach shaver., April 10, 2008

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J. Flood (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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Huge improvement over a regular mach shaver. I use the regular mach blades instead of the newer more expensive ones and get a close comfortable shave every time. The older blades seem to last longer and the battery never seems to run out on this.

Update-August 2009 - 3 STARS for the handle. 5 STARS for the BLADES. I still really like the shave I get with these blades and the power handle. My problem is the quality of the handle has gone way down. My first one lasted forever. I left it at a hotel and figured I'd just buy a new one. The two replacements I've gotten both stopped vibrating within months. The first just stopped. The second seemed to have some leakage. I'll try one more since I don't want to get sucked into the fusion hype and expense.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a GREAT shaver!!! buy one and you'll see., August 1, 2008

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TOB9595 "TOB9595" (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

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I am a wetshaver. That means that I take the shaving experience to it's ultimate ends. I belong to all the shaving forums. I went from throw away razors to double edge vintage and antique razors. These were fine shavers. I then progressed to straight razor shaving. EVERY MAN should know how to use a straight razor :) . I have a pretty large collection of "user" straight razors. I strop them, I hone them...
I have a spine injury that creates spasms from the pain...at times...I would slash my face regularly...One day, running late as usual, I tried my Son's M3 razor with a several day growth of beard. Shaved one pass against the grain got a BBS shave..
This is WONDERFUL. It gets into the nostril area and any hard to shave places are easy for this. I have nicked myself ZERO times.
It makes me complacent when I shave with this. It is that good.
Blades last a long time, the motor is always on when I use this.
I still prep my face with hot water, use many different brushes and a wide variety of soaps and creams. QED Wild Rose from a groupbuy on TheShaveDen.com is my fav. The rose scent is terrific and very uplifting. YES! I have a lot of creams and soaps..I still gravitate to this FO glycerin soap.
I haven't told any of my buds on the DE or STRAIGHT RAZOR forums that I use an M3 EDC basis..
:)
Tom