Gillette M3Power Razor with 2 Cartridges

by M3 Power

Product Features

• 1 Duracell AAA battery included
• New coating technology - Incredible glide & maximum comfort from very 1st shave
• Spring Mounted Blades with Progressive Blade Alignment
• LubraStrip with Vitamin E and Aloe
• Watertight handle

Product Description

World's best shave. The first micro-powered shaving system from Gillette, for a totally new shaving experience and Gillette's best shave ever. Micro-Power: Turn on it's tiny motor and feel the micro power. In just one M3POWER stroke, you get a closer and more thorough shave. So thorough, there is less need to reshave, which means less irritation. PowerGlide Blades: Patented blade coating produces Gillette's smoothest blade surface for incredible glide, and a level of comfort that only M3Power can give. Indicator Lubrastrip with Vitamin E and Aloe. Gillette's best shave ever - the M3Power razor plus PowerGlide blades.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• ASIN: B00024C110
• UPC: 047400135550
• Item model number: 47400135550
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #137,345 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Marketing hype, June 24, 2004

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C. Hall "chall811" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gillette M3Power Razor with 2 Cartridges (Health and Beauty)

Let me start off by saying that I think Gillette makes the best razors hands-down. I've tried the Quattro and some of the generic models, but always come back to Gillette as their products truly are superior. My biggest problem with the Mach 3 razors has always been that they just don't last long enough, and that they are expensive to replace.

When I heard about the M3P I was skeptical; it just sounded like a bunch of marketing hype, and I'd pretty much decided that I was going to stick with my Mach 3 razors. So I'm in Target the other day, about to pull a 4-pack of Turbo cartridges off the rack ($7.29), when I see the M3P on sale for $12.99. I say screw it, and throw the M3P in my basket.

I should've saved the $5. Bottom-line, this is a razor that vibrates. Nothing more, nothing less.

Did it give me a good shave? Absolutely. In typical Gillette fashion, the first, second and third shaves were absolutely outstanding.

Was it any better a shave that I get with the regular Mach 3? On the FIRST shave, yes, it was SLIGHTLY better (and I do say SLIGHTLY). But on subsequent shaves it was absolutely NO BETTER, and in fact I had to go over some areas (some patches) with my regular Mach 3 in order to get it really smooth. Additionally, the M3P's lubricant deteriorated to nothing after only 4-5 shaves, whereas I can usually stretch a Turbo cartridge to 6-7 shaves.

Conclusion: This is a good razor, but if you already own Gillette's Mach 3 or Mach 3 Turbo razor there is simply no compelling reason to purchase the M3P (unless, like me, you're just curious). I highly recommend using your money for new Turbo cartridges instead, but hey, it's your money.

For me, I'm going mail my M3P razor back to Gillette. Not that it will do anything, but as one of their long-time customers, out of sheer principle I want them to be aware of my dissatisfaction.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, May 27, 2004

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M. J Lane (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gillette M3Power Razor with 2 Cartridges (Health and Beauty)

My M3 Power arrived today and I was anxious to give it a try. So I took a shower and decided to give it a real test. I had about 5 days growth and I just used warm water (no shaving cream).

I'm shocked at how much of a difference the vibration made. The blades were just gliding over my skin and removing the hair like it was a magic carpet. As a side bonus, the vibration is at a good frequency to also provide a nice skin massage. Overall, extremely impressed after my first use. I must recommend it highly.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It really is the world's best shave, December 4, 2005

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Brian (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews

I always had problems shaving no matter what razors I used. Most razors would either cut or irritate my skin severely. I tried the regular Mach 3 and they worked very good. I didn't know how that shave could be improved. However, after trying the the M3 Power, I couldn't believe it. It leaves absolutely no hair on where I shave and leaves my skin smooth, uncut, and irritation free. I tried the Gillette Complete Skin Care shave gel with it, and that worked good (hint, warm it up by running warm water on the container). It costs more than the regular cannister gel, but it lasts much longer because you use less and it works great. I then tried the M3 cannister gel and that works pretty good too. I really recommend this razor to anyone with shaving problems.