Gillette Venus Embrace Womens Razor, 1 Razor 2 Razor Refill Cartridges Kit
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Gillette Venus Embrace Womens Razor, 1 Razor 2 Razor Refill Cartridges Kit Details
Manufacturer: GilletteBrand: Gillette
Release Date: 2008-02-10
Model: 75031022
Product features:
- Fewer Nicks and Cuts vs. Venus Divine
- Venus Embrace has 5 blades plus a Ribbon of Moisture to help provide a comfortable shave with fewer nicks and cuts
- Amazing Looking Skin
- Venus Embrace gets virtually every hair to help the skin on your legs look super smooth!
- A Long-Lasting Shave One Less Thing to Stress About
- Gillette Satin Care Pure and Delicate Shave Gel, 7-Ounce (Pack of 6)
- Secret Clinical Strength Advanced Solid, Light and Fresh Scent 1.6-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 2)
- Gillette Venus Breeze 2 in 1 Cartridges Plus Shave Gel Bars for Women, 8 Cartridges
- Gillette for Women Venus Divine Cartridges, 8-Count Boxes
- Gillette Venus Vibrance Cartridges for Women, 8 Cartridges
Customer Reviews of Gillette Venus Embrace Womens Razor, 1 Razor 2 Razor Refill Cartridges Kit
Customer Review: A few good improvements...until next year's replacement.
Summary: 3 Stars
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Gillette has once again upped the ante by switching from a 3-blade shaving system and jumped to 5 blades since the competitor has brought to market their "quattro" version.
I'm surprised that after producing a powered razor in the form of Gillette Venus Vibrance, they have opted to go back to basics in a non-powered model that we now see as the Gillette Venus Embrace. And despite being non-battery operated the price of both products has remained the same.
PROS:
1. The rubber grip on this new model is top of the line. There is a "gel" quality feel to it that creates a soft cushion to the fingers, but still maintaining a nice solid grip.
2. The shaving head is a size XL! This means even more moisture content to help protect and smoothen the skin while shaving.
3. The in-shower storage has been redesigned from the all=time rectangular shape of previoius Gillette razors and formed into a pod shape which Gillette now calls a "ShowerPod". The modern design is visually appealing and should enhance the bathrooms.
Another good thing is that there are two suction cups behind the pods to create an easy install process. This is a great move away from the old stick tape which can be placed once only with no chance for relocation should you decide you stuck it to a bad portion. With the ShowerPods, you don't need to overthink your location which gives freedom to shift or hide the razor as you please.
4. FIVE (5) Blades. This is a matter of debate. I welcome more blades to help reduce having to go over the same area and refrain from skin irritation. More blades also means the hair has more chances of being cut even deeper has the blades pass over the area. But I am quite disappointed as well with the quality of the blades (which brings me to the cons...)
CONS:
1. FIVE (5) THIN blades. Compare the quality of the blades from the old Gilette Venus razors to this new 5-blade system and you will see what they have become. It seems Gillette has every intention to help consumers keep on replacing the blades more often than before. The blades are so thin that they loose sharpness faster than ever making you wonder and evaluate how much you should really be spending on this aspect of personal grooming.
Of course I welcome more blades in a shaving system to create a smoother shave. To achieve such characteristic is to have the blades spaced very closely together. By choosing to do this, you risk loosing other customers that have a thicker hair folicle since a smaller gap means the hair doesn't pass thru between the blades and ends up getting stuck. In the process, the shaving system fails to work as intended and resulting to nicks and cuts.
The solution is to frequently run the blades and shake it in a container of water (or running water if you don't have the heart to save water at this day and age) in order to loosen and remove any shaved hair that may have piled up in the shaving head.
2. EXPENSIVE. Sure buying a new shaving system is relatively cheap. But if you still haven't learned from the PRINTER/INK CARTRIDGE market, you should watch out for the price of replacement heads especially for newly introduced technology like this.
3. MARKET LIFE. As with Gillette products and marketing, they always have something up their sleeve. So I wouldn't be surprised if they have a powered version ready for market release or a simple change of color depending on the theme of the times. So you invest in a pack of replacement heads from your local wholesale warehouse and before you know it, you are marketted another revolutionary shaving idea.
4. COLOR/DESIGN. The color is really wonderful and in time for Spring, but displaying it with your white ShowerPod may not fit all bathrooms. Yes, it's a shaver but it still is built to be displayed within easy reach at the shower for convenience. But give us a more neutral color like WHITE! In fact make an ALL WHITE SHAVER and call it the GILLETTE VENUS ANGEL. Together with the ShowerPod, that should be a better option for most bathroooms.
CONCLUSION:
Yes, the Venus Embrace is great. You have created a five blade system and beat the competition once again. The gel handle is the highlight of this release together with a very big shave head to help create an even smoother experience.
However...
What I would really like consumers to experience is a better shaving system with a head that lasts longer. With all the manufacturing techniques, why not create blades that are not only sharper, but also maintains the sharpness. This should be more convenient than having to stack up tons of replacement blades in the bathroom. Make use of stronger and lighter materials like Schick's use of TITANIUM. How about go seal the deal in technology and create a PORCELAIN-coated BLADE. Anything as long as you can give us an idea that you also care for us to save. In turn, we will create the illusion that we will also be loyal to the brand until the day we die.
I still have a problem with the close spacing of the blades creating clogged hair in between them. The idea of more blades will create cutting shaving time may not hold true since you will have to do more steps in loosening the hair particles in water.
Overall, this is another winner in shaving experience. But it's what we would expect from a manufacturer who wants to introduce better technology and ensure a steady replacement of expensive shave heads.
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Description of Gillette Venus Embrace Womens Razor, 1 Razor 2 Razor Refill Cartridges Kit
Venus? Closest Shave. Venus Embrace is our first women's razor created with 5 blades to hug every curve and get virtually every hair. The result is an ultra-close shave and unsurpassed smoothness.| Get ready for the shave fit for a goddess. Venus® Embrace® is our first women?s razor created with 5 blades to hug every curve and get virtually every hair. The result is an ultra-close shave and unsurpassed smoothness. Venus® products are designed to fit all lifestyles, whether you seek the perfect shave or an indulging and pampering experience. Venus® encourages all women to reveal their inner Goddess making them feel sexy, confident and care-free. | |
       *vs. leading competitor  |   Versatile and convenient. Now it's easy to have dramatically smooth skin anytime. Buy It Now  Lather up with aloe, jasmine and orange blossom for an unbelievably smooth shave. Buy It Now |
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