Gillette Fusion Manual Replacement Cartridges (8 Cartridges)
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Customer Reviews of Gillette Fusion Manual Replacement Cartridges (8 Cartridges)
Customer Review: Finally, something worth upgrading to
Summary: 4 Stars
I still believe that Gillette has not done anything spectacular since the Sensor razor blade. All the upgrades since just seemed more gimmicky to me (lotion pad that wears after 2 uses, extra blade that makes the razor too big), and based on previous changes I would have ignored this one. However I got the razor and 1 blade free in the mail and gave it a try. I have been using the same blade for 4 weeks now and I love this thing. I feel like that thing performs wonderfully well. The shaves are close and it has minimized the need for shaving in reverse which i need to do. Also i feel that the strips on this last longer because i still get that squeeky clean and smooth feeling each time. Another big plus is how easily the hair is cleaned from this blade. The running water removes all hair thanks to the design that leaves the front and back of the blades fully exposed. I must say that this product exceeded my expectations. However, i have taken off a star due to its expensive blades (almost $3.50 per blade, retail). When i go back to my original shaving system, i will decide if this price is worth paying but somehow i doubt itCustomer Review: Blades Cut Very Close. Nice Razor
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first saw the ads on TV I thought it was a joke. Five blades!! I saw the item locally so I purchased it with the intention of shaving with it first thing in the morning. I am currently a Mach 3 user and I love it so I wondered if this Fusion thing would make a big difference. I honestly feel that the shave with the Fusion is of the same closeness at the Mach 3. However the Fusion has a HUGE bonus the extra blade (six) on the back of the shaving headto hit those stray hairs that remain under the nose that the Mach 3 normally misses. Also it is much easier to trim sideburns with the Fusion because you do not have to worry about hacking off a huge chunk with the mass of 3 blades with the Mach 3. A bit pricey and if the razor came at the same price as the Mach 3 I would commit to the upgrade, (Very Hard for guys to change hygeine products, we love the good old reliables). If you do not have a Mach 3 then I recommend purchasing the Fusion. Bottom line: Close shave, nice sideburn and stray hair trimmer, nice overall design of the handle, and a good looking razor. Thanks.Customer Review: Poor quality of blades
Summary: 2 Stars
I have been using this razor for about 3 months now. First off, the single blade is absolutely useless, it cuts nothing, it's just a gimmick. This however isnt that bad of an issue because in 90% of the replacement blades, I have gone to change the blade to find all this goop (presumably glue) all over the blade, with the single blade missing! Factor this in with the previously mentioned problems, as well as the fact that the green lubricant or whatever it is simply rinses right off of the blade head under the faucet, and it becomes pretty clear Gillette is selling this product based on gimmickry rather than quality. I feel I have given this product ample time to make sure the problems werent a fluke, but after going through literally 20 or so replacement blades, I think it's time to call a spade a spade. I shave my head and my face both, and have more frequent problems with nicks and cuts than other razors, and even with a fresh blade, many times it feels as though I'm shaving my face/head with a sharp rock. needless to say this will be the last gillette product I purchase.Customer Review: Great for everyday shaving needs
Summary: 4 Stars
I am quite picky about my razor blades, since my neck can be cut by a razor pretty easily. The Fusion has completely eliminated the problem of my razor nicking my neck. Though there are five blades, the way they are spaced creates dramatically less pressure on your skin. This results in a nick-free, incredibly close shave.
In addition to the five-bladed front, a single blade is on the back to allow for fine trimming, like the edges of beards and sideburns.
The one downside of this blade is that it tends to do less well if you let a few days' worth of whiskers accumulate; they tend to get caught up in the blades. You can avoid this by shaving every or every other day, or using another razor or trimmer to cut the whiskers short and then use the Fusion to finish them off.
For those of use who will be shaving every day though, the Fusion is our blade.
Customer Review: Much Too Expensive
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought the Fusion manual razor and after using the two included cartridges and then seeing the cost of replacement cartridges, I have tossed my Fusion. Replacement Fusion cartridges are much too expensive and the shave one gets from them simply does not justify this kind of expense. I think the pricing of Fusion cartridges is like that of gasoline: we are being milked of every cent we are willing to part with.
Another issue I'm concerned about is that the clamshell packaging is dangerous if it is anything like the packaging used for Mach 3 cartridges. The plastic of the packaging will stab or slice you. It is unsafe for most adults. The government ought to force Gillette to design safer packaging.
The main reason for giving this product 1 star is the price. I'm not willing to part with $22 to $28 for 8 shaving cartridges.