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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Marketing hype, June 24, 2004
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.
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