Gillette Fusion Power Replacement Cartridges, 8-Count Package
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Customer Reviews of Gillette Fusion Power Replacement Cartridges, 8-Count Package
Customer Review: Fusion Power Cartridges - Nice Performance, Premium Price
Summary: 4 Stars
Gillette Fusion Power Replacement Cartridges, 8-Count Package may not be the greatest value out there, but if you have a Gillette Fusion Power Razor, Phantom, 1 razor these refills are what you need. While I can understand that some accuse Gillette of a gimmick, I can say that these razor blades definitely do seem to shave closer than the Mach 3 version. So if it's a gimmick, then I too have been fooled.
However, as it pertains to value there's no doubt that these come at a premium price. I was hesitant to accept it at first, but after using these refills for a while I am willing to accept the premium. Perhaps its because of the extra blades, but these refills seem to last longer than my Mach 3 ones did.
I've also heard it said that Gillette manufactures refills to a lower qualtiy than the initial blades. Once again, I've been using mine for a long time and didn't experience that first hand. But be aware of this for yourself as you try these refills. That way you'll be able to report if I have been fooled about that too. :)
I think this 8 cartridge pack will last me a LONG time. One word of advice, don't store them in your bathroom where the steam will degrade the blades before use. Store them in a dry pantry or somewhere else till use.
Enjoy!
Customer Review: 3 Stars for 5 blades
Summary: 3 Stars
I keep a beard and mustache, so I just need a shaver to "shape" my facial hair. Trying to neaten the mustache with 3 blades is not really a viable option. So the extra blade on the back of the Fusion was what really got me interested. The main bit of shaving is smoother and seems faster, but probably not so much as worth an upgrade from a M3 Power. That said, a good blade shaves smooth and if you've ever tried using a disposable (cos you forgot to pack your shaver), you'll come to appreciate that gillette's blades can last a very long time. The single blade on the reverse is an interesting feature, but only somewhat useful. I'd like to see gillette improve on it, but they probably can't without making it less safe and in this litigious climate they probably prefer to err on the side of caution. That said, I can trim better with the single blade than with 3 (or 5) blades.
Gillette probably hates customers like me. I use a cartridge for up to 6 months without replacement. Partly because I don't shave everyday (when you have a beard, skip a day and it's not really obvious). I'm still on the first cartridge so I can't tell how dull it's become compared to a new cartridge, but I still have no problems shaving (and it's 4 months now). Maybe I'll update this review when I change my first cartridge. :)
Update: I've changed cartridge/blades but only because the old blades look worn, but with the power on, it shaves as well as the new blade.
Customer Review: Overpriced, poor quality blades
Summary: 1 Stars
The replacement blades, which cost big money, definitely last very little time before they become dull. I thought I was the only one who noticed this and switched to a Braun electric razor but if you read the other reviews you'll see that other men have done this as well.
I got the Braun Series 7- 790cc (9595) Pulsonic Shaver for $199.99 about a year ago, and periodically (right now for example) you can get $50.00 in gift certificates with the purchase of any Braun electric razor that is over $130.00. So I got an amazing razor, the best they make for $150.00 since I'm def going to be using the gift certificates for stuff I need. I no longer have to buy a new pack of blades every 4 weeks (only have to replace the blade set once a year now for $25.00) and no shave cream (have to buy a few cleaning and lubrication packs though for about $40.00 for a years worth) and I never get irritated skin anymore.
So now I spent $150.00 + $25.00 + $50.00 = $225.00 for the first year and a half I've used this razor instead of $25.00 x 18 months (what I had been paying every 4 weeks for blades) + $100.00 (18 months of shave cream) + $15 for stupid razor handle-thing= $565.00
So Gillette Fusion, or comparable manual razors, cost roughly 2.5 times what it cost me to operate the best Braun electric razor. Most men might not change their blades as often as I did but the things got dull so quick I don't see how it could be avoided.
Customer Review: Beware of counterfeits
Summary: 1 Stars
After trying to save money on blades by buying them off of Amazon and getting obvious counterfeits... going to war with the reseller... getting slapped around and retaliated against by the reseller, buyers should know you are running a likely risk buying razor blades from anywhere besides a retail store. I contacted Proctor and Gamble about the counterfeits I received and here is their response.
Richard,
We appreciate your bringing this to our attention. P&G doesn't distribute our products through Amazon. If you have questions about the authenticity of the product you purchased, please contact Amazon. In the meantime, I'm sharing your message with our Security Team.
The safest, most reliable way to purchase our products is through retail stores. [...]
Judging by the mixed reviews, some people may get real blades and some may not. In any case, if you get fake ones you have to pay the postage to return them to get your refund so you will lose time and money if you come up with the counterfeits. Also consider that you may get reasonably good counterfeits (though doubtful) which still isn't giving you the actual product's quality experience. Because I had to return the blades to the reseller I was unable to send them to Proctor and Gamble for their security team to research. All I'm saying is, it's a gamble to save a few dollars. I will never buy blades again from an online seller.
Customer Review: Not really rocket science
Summary: 2 Stars
Wow 5 blades instead of three? Who would have thought of that? I smell noble price here!
Don't let the great cosmetic design fool you. It turned out to be the same thing but with more blades.
I was really excited waiting for my brand new Fusion Power razor to arrive, I am allergic to shaving so this was a big issue for me. After the first shave my hopes were destroyed. It turned out to be about the same thing. They even mentioned the blades being closer as an improvement, when in fact, I think they were forced to do it that way because if not they would have ended up with a huge cartridge that would not fit the contours of the face. The only obvious new feature is the trimmer, which is only that, a feature, and not a real technical advance.
I hope that someday these companies start to invest a part of the income they get from the overpriced cartridges in research and development, instead of investing it in marketing.
By the way, my power handle came broken, so I couldn't test this feature, although I have had power handles in the past with other blades and the difference was minimal.
What will be next, let me guess, 7 blades? I guess that these guys should really start working in something new because the "adding more blades" thing is getting exhausted.