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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
The Best I Have Ever Used
I have used disposal razors (great when you have the facial hair of a teenager), electric razors (pretty good for a while, but the replacement blades are expensive), and several generations of Gillette razors. The Mach3 is the best yet, though I have yet to try the new Fusion razor.
Gillette makes all sorts of claims regarding the Mach3. I am unable to tell...
Published on January 15, 2007 by Lonnie E. Holder
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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
The best expensive mediocre shave a man can get.
Mediocre and Overpriced, March 13, 2008
By supernatural (Illinois) - See all my reviews
Unfortuantely, these mediocre and overpriced blades are probably the best shave that most people will get from the mass produced blades and shaver systems. It gives a better shave than most 2 blade razors I've tried (Excel, etc.), and 3 blades is about the most...
Published on March 13, 2008 by supernatural
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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
The best expensive mediocre shave a man can get., March 13, 2008
This review is from: Gillette Mach3 Shaving System, 1 System (Health and Beauty)
Mediocre and Overpriced, March 13, 2008
By supernatural (Illinois) - See all my reviews
Unfortuantely, these mediocre and overpriced blades are probably the best shave that most people will get from the mass produced blades and shaver systems. It gives a better shave than most 2 blade razors I've tried (Excel, etc.), and 3 blades is about the most blades that I can use on a razor and be able to get to all the nooks and crannies on my face - thus I don't recommend the Fusion or any other razor with more than 3 blades. Here are a few other points:
1) For thicker beards, these blades will rarely last more than a few shaves before you feel the tug and pull leading to razor bumps.
2) I do give these blades credit for the flow through design allowing hair and residue to be rinsed through the blades without clogging them; but, then again, why do you need 3 blades in a razor? With an exceptional blade, you should only need one to cut your facial hair.
3) Another design flaw with this razor (as well as most razors) is that the "fins" or whatever they are called, on the bottom portion of the razor head (that supposedly "prep" your beard) actually scoops away the shaving cream before the blades have a chance to touch that portion of your face - so now you have 3 blades being pulled across inadaquately lubricated skin. Trust me, you need the shaving cream there when the blade scrapes across.
4) I would recommend getting a classic double edge razor. My wife has noticed a huge difference in my face and neck - no more razor burn! I can shave everyday now. I prefer a Merkur double edge razor which can be found on Amazon or you can do a google search for "classic shaving" to find them for cheaper. The blades will usually run about $5 for a ten pack, and one of these super sharp blades last about a week for most people. Think of the cost savings and the benefit to your skin if you only gave up purchasing the ever increasingly expensive and insane multiple blade cartridges.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
The Best I Have Ever Used, January 15, 2007
This review is from: Gillette Mach3 Shaving System, 1 System (Health and Beauty)
I have used disposal razors (great when you have the facial hair of a teenager), electric razors (pretty good for a while, but the replacement blades are expensive), and several generations of Gillette razors. The Mach3 is the best yet, though I have yet to try the new Fusion razor.
Gillette makes all sorts of claims regarding the Mach3. I am unable to tell whether any of the claims have merit. I can tell you that the blades, though expensive, last a long time for me. I have moderately tough facial hair. The old disposable razors gave me a few days of shaving and they were history. I have shaved up to two months with these razors and still got a good shave.
I have read that there are controversies about the value of three blades. I think the three blades help keep the razor at the optimum angle on my face for shaving. I do get a pretty good shave as well. I do use Edge Advanced Shave Gel in combination with my Gillette Mach3, which may help get me a better shave.
Most men in the United States shave, whether we like it or not. The Gillette Mach3 gives me the best and most consistent shave I have ever had. Until I find a better razor, the Mach3 is the one for me.
Enjoy!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Good shave, who can complain?, January 29, 2006
This review is from: Gillette Mach3 Shaving System, 1 System (Health and Beauty)
This is a really good razor, it always gives me a good shave (and I have pretty tough facial hair), so you know, it does its job well.
My only complaint is that yes, the blades are kinda pricey, but I usually combat that by not shaving so often. Come on, I'm a college student, I can be fuzzy. But this is a great razor, give it a try if you think you're a little rough. Sorry I can't go into too much more detail... but it's a razor. It does its job well, what else can I say?
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Best I have used, June 1, 2004
This review is from: Gillette Mach3 Shaving System, 1 System (Health and Beauty)
I grew up with cheap plastic disposable razors. A couple of years ago I tried the Mach 3 and I haven't turned back. Oh, I have tried a few other products, just to see if something was better. The Schick Quattro my wife gave me (after getting a coupon for a free one) found itself at the city landfill after 7 days. I have a full, thick beard and fairly sensitive skin. This blade cleans my face perfectly and I find it extremely rare to suffer a nick or cut on my face. The handle is perfectly designed and bends to the contour of my face. The blades pop in and out easily. One drawback is that the blades are just a bit pricy. But, the blades also last as long as three of the disposable blades I used to use. The moisturizing strip could last a little longer, but it isn't a major factor for me. I gave this product a 5 because it is the best razor I have found. I will keep trying to use new razors to see if someone can beat it, but, until then, I am staying with the Mach 3.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
My guy got me hooked, January 3, 2008
This review is from: Gillette Mach3 Shaving System, 1 System (Health and Beauty)
My fiance' got me hooked on using his razor after I forgot mine on a trip. I have to say it is the best and closest shave I've ever had. It didn't feel like I was scraping my skin off with my hair. Cost isn't so bad compared so some other shaving systems.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Wow! Gillette has created a near perfect razor. ..., August 1, 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: Gillette Mach3 Shaving System, 1 System (Health and Beauty)
Wow! Gillette has created a near perfect razor. This razor gives the smoothest, closest, most comfortable shave I've ever had. And with this incredible closeness, there's virtually no irritation. The razor is held at a different angle than I'm used to, but after adjusting to that I found it very easy to use. A third blade initially sounded like a sales gimmick, but it really makes a big difference in the razor's performance.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Good but..., February 2, 2005
This review is from: Gillette Mach3 Shaving System, 1 System (Health and Beauty)
This is an extremely good razor. It definitely gets the stubble with fewer strokes than generic disposable razors. I am only giving 4 stars however because the replacement blades cost can accumulate over time.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
gillette really are the best a man can get (and women), August 9, 2005
This review is from: Gillette Mach3 Shaving System, 1 System (Health and Beauty)
After a long shall we say "experiment" of trying a fair few shaving systems, gilletes' range of mach 3, mach 3 turbo and m3 power razors seem to do the job best. other straight razors, disposables/non disposables, either felt too dangerous or clogged up easily, or the razors simply had a lack of variety with the design which gets boring if you have to use that razor evey day. so i got a rather expensive philishave (norelco in the states) which was incredibly close but it missed bits when used as instructed not to mention made my neck feel and look like someone has rubbed mild acid onto it, even after 4 weeks use on the "sensitive" setting. All types of mach 3's produce an equal shave which is at the same time, close and the blades clean out well under a hot tap. but the overriding factor that made me come back to them was the 7 variaties of handle to choose from, so now i can have a different razor for every day of the week which overall makes shaving everyday more tolerable. i dont personally believe in the micro-pulses of the m3 power but the vibrations themselves must enhance the the performance somehow. if your thinking of buying one of the mach 3's then go for it, as you won't be dissapointed.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Gillette Mach3, January 25, 2006
This review is from: Gillette Mach3 Shaving System, 1 System (Health and Beauty)
Really good. I use this on my face/arms/chest and stomach. Yea im a bodybuilder so I shave that lol. But its a good shaver. It does suck to replace cause of the price, but they are really good. And it shaves really clean. Easily. Reccomended.
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Best I've ever used, June 19, 2010
This review is from: Gillette Mach3 Shaving System, 1 System (Health and Beauty)
With previous razors, it was not uncommon for me to suffer minor cuts while shaving. I have never once had a cut with this razor.
Evidently the battery vibration system in concert with the three bladed razors works well. I also get the smoothest shave I've ever been used to. Tip: Run the blade with the whiskers, then make another pass lightly "against the grain". You'll wind up with completely smooth skin, no razor burn, and no cuts.
The blades are pricey, but in my experience last longer than the blades I'd used for decades before. When you beging to feel any pulling at all, they are ready to change. Under normal circumstances you won't feel this shave against your whiskers at all. You can use the blades for a while after you start to feel a pull ... it still does the job and will just feel like your old razor did.
This razor and these blades give me the most comfortable shave above the lip that I've ever experienced. I have a pretty bristly bit of whiskers there, and have experienced lifelong pain shaving that area. I do get a pull feel there even with this razor with new blades, but no pain, and a relatively easy pass to shave there. I do not use the "against the grain" tip there tho, LOL, just a second pass with the grain but with a bit of extra pressure to get it close.
I've used this razor for a few years now and am delighted. I haven't tried the newer Fusion, but feel no need to.
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