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how many shaves do you get from your gillette fusion power before changings?

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  • 17-06-2009 1:38am
    #1
    Gonzales
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    How many shaves do you get from your gillette fusion power before changings the blade?

    I change out every month.


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    rotinaj
    Registered Users Posts: 831 ✭✭✭rotinaj


    Gonzales wrote: »
    How many shaves do you get from your gillette fusion power before changings the blade?

    I change out every month.

    How many times do you shave during the month? I'd go thru a blade every week. About 3or4 shaves.


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    Gonzales
    Closed Accounts Posts: 314 ✭✭Gonzales


    d3mon24 wrote: »
    How many times do you shave during the month? I'd go thru a blade every week. About 3or4 shaves.

    between 22 to 30 shaves / month. Results are still godd at the end of the month & before you ask: No I'm not a pimply 13 year old with fluffy chin.:)


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    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    I change mine about every 4-5 weeks too, and shave 4-5 times a week. There's no need to change a blade every 2nd day, that's just what Gillette would like us all to do.


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    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,465 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    Gonzales, don't waste your time and money on cartridge razors like Mach3 and Fusion, they are ****e plain and simple.

    You'll get a farrr better shave at a much cheaper cost in the long run with a Safety Razor.
    For example a pack of 10 blades cost me about 2.50e and I use about 9-10 blades a month (change them every 3 days or so as I shave each morning)

    Read this thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055448697

    This is what I shave with each morning, been doing it since January 2009 and I'll never be using a Fusion or Mach 3 again.

    large_MerkurProgressChrome.jpg

    I got the idea from a thread like this back in January and I've even converted a few friends since I've switched....while its 1820's technology its the way forward instead of using cartridge razors! :)


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    madmik
    Closed Accounts Posts: 423 ✭✭madmik


    Cabaal wrote: »
    Gonzales, don't waste your time and money on cartridge razors like Mach3 and Fusion, they are ****e plain and simple.

    You'll get a farrr better shave at a much cheaper cost in the long run with a Safety Razor.
    For example a pack of 10 blades cost me about 2.50e and I use about 9-10 blades a month (change them every 3 days or so as I shave each morning)

    Read this thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055448697

    This is what I shave with each morning, been doing it since January 2009 and I'll never be using a Fusion or Mach 3 again.

    large_MerkurProgressChrome.jpg

    I got the idea from a thread like this back in January and I've even converted a few friends since I've switched....while its 1820's technology its the way forward instead of using cartridge razors! :)

    is it really better than a mach 3 ?


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    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,465 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    madmik wrote: »
    is it really better than a mach 3 ?

    - Closer shave
    - Takes the same amount of time
    - No razor burn
    - Cheaper blades

    In my books it is, razor burn and ingrown hairs (which can cause spots) were a problem for me before I switched to a safety razor now I have none :)

    I'd suggest having a read of the thread I posted its full of very helpful info


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    maxwell smart
    Registered Users Posts: 1,939 ✭✭✭maxwell smart


    I have a fusion power, and change every 6-7 weeks. I did a little exercise for myself regarding the usage of them and find that if I shave every day(thereby cutting smaller hairs) the blades last longer than if I leave it a couple of days. Could be just me though and it was not a very scientific test!


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    madmik
    Closed Accounts Posts: 423 ✭✭madmik


    maxwell smart wrote: »
    I have a fusion power, and change every 6-7 weeks. I did a little exercise for myself regarding the usage of them and find that if I shave every day(thereby cutting smaller hairs) the blades last longer than if I leave it a couple of days. Could be just me though and it was not a very scientific test!

    shaving daily would also leave less hair to clog the blades and give the impresion the razor was gliding smoothly

    mach 3s do get clogged really easy


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    Gummy Panda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,920 ✭✭✭✭Gummy Panda


    Cabaal,

    Thanks for link. Gonna invest in a new razor when my mach blades are nearly finished.


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    dudara
    Registered Users Posts: 33,519 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    Moved to Fashion & Appearance

    Given the nature of the topic, I don't think Facial Hair & Hats is appropriate :D

    dudara


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    Gonzales
    Closed Accounts Posts: 314 ✭✭Gonzales


    Cabaal wrote: »
    Gonzales, don't waste your time and money on cartridge razors like Mach3 and Fusion, they are ****e plain and simple.

    You'll get a farrr better shave at a much cheaper cost in the long run with a Safety Razor.
    For example a pack of 10 blades cost me about 2.50e and I use about 9-10 blades a month (change them every 3 days or so as I shave each morning)

    Read this thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055448697

    This is what I shave with each morning, been doing it since January 2009 and I'll never be using a Fusion or Mach 3 again.

    large_MerkurProgressChrome.jpg

    I got the idea from a thread like this back in January and I've even converted a few friends since I've switched....while its 1820's technology its the way forward instead of using cartridge razors! :)

    I might give this a try but seeing as I just got 36 Fusion cartridges delivered it'll be several years before I get around to it :rolleyes:.

    I like the idea of a safety or cut throat, but I'm not sure I'm willing commit the time. I typically take 2 minutes in the shower to shave & then I'm out the door. I might not even make it to the door if I try that with a cut throat.


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    Fajitas!
    Registered Users Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    madmik wrote: »
    is it really better than a mach 3 ?
    Far far better :)

    I'd always get quite bad razor rash using the Mach 3's, etc, and never got too great a shave. Different story :)
    Gonzales wrote: »
    I might give this a try but seeing as I just got 36 Fusion cartridges delivered it'll be several years before I get around to it :rolleyes:.

    I like the idea of a safety or cut throat, but I'm not sure I'm willing commit the time. I typically take 2 minutes in the shower to shave & then I'm out the door. I might not even make it to the door if I try that with a cut throat.

    After a few days of practice, you'll have it down to getting a proper shave in less than 10 minutes, which ain't too bad at all.


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    Aidric
    Registered Users Posts: 13,589 ✭✭✭✭Aidric


    Crucial thread. I shave every morning and would get a month out of 4 fusion blades. They definately don't last as long as advertised on the packet unless you like the cut face look.


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    Gonzales
    Closed Accounts Posts: 314 ✭✭Gonzales


    Fajitas! wrote: »
    Far far better :)

    I'd always get quite bad razor rash using the Mach 3's, etc, and never got too great a shave. Different story :)


    After a few days of practice, you'll have it down to getting a proper shave in less than 10 minutes, which ain't too bad at all.

    :eek::eek:10 minute!!:eek::eek: - no can do my friend.


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    Gonzales
    Closed Accounts Posts: 314 ✭✭Gonzales


    Aidric wrote: »
    Crucial thread. I shave every morning and would get a month out of 4 fusion blades. They definately don't last as long as advertised on the packet unless you like the cut face look.

    what does it say on the packet? I never noticed anything before.


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    OldGoat
    Registered Users Posts: 12,633 ✭✭✭✭OldGoat


    Fajitas! wrote: »
    After a few days of practice, you'll have it down to getting a proper shave in less than 10 minutes, which ain't too bad at all.
    Gonzales wrote: »
    :eek::eek:10 minute!!:eek::eek: - no can do my friend.
    Ahhhh i can see it now - Boards Speed Shaving Competation

    5 minutes hot towel in preperation, soaps lathered and ready, water steaming slightly in the morning air...
    30 second time penalities for any nicks and cuts
    Gentlemen, charge your bristle-brushes
    On your mark, get set, GOOOOOOOoooooooo

    I'm older than Minecraft goats.



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    #18
    speedboatchase
    Registered Users Posts: 5,777 ✭✭✭speedboatchase


    Where can I get a safety razor? I've a constant issue with razor burn on my neck with my Gillette


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    MediaTank
    Registered Users Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭MediaTank


    speedboatchase wrote: »
    Where can I get a safety razor? I've a constant issue with razor burn on my neck with my Gillette

    Check out this thread, and forum http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055448697


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    Aidric
    Registered Users Posts: 13,589 ✭✭✭✭Aidric


    Gonzales wrote: »
    what does it say on the packet? I never noticed anything before.
    On the 4 pack refill it states 'lasts up to three months'. I don't know what frequency they are basing that on.


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    Gonzales
    Closed Accounts Posts: 314 ✭✭Gonzales


    Aidric wrote: »
    On the 4 pack refill it states 'lasts up to three months'. I don't know what frequency they are basing that on.

    sounds like a bit of a stretch - unless they did their testing on 7 yo girls upper lips.

    Having said that I still get a good result after up to 30 shaves. I hav'nt broken into my e-bay China (see counterfit) blades yet so I'll be interested to see how they work out.

    If you don't hear from me in one month - assume I've nicked myself to death & cancel my boards account !!:(


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    #22
    Mister Sifter
    Registered Users Posts: 3,798 ✭✭✭Mister Sifter


    I was given one of these things a while back and find it excellent. I've not changed a fusion blade in over a month now.

    http://www.4men.ie/index.php?sid=x&shp=oxbaseshop&cl=details&anid=b7349bff8e07a62a5.79871634

    (I've absolutely nothing to do with the company by the way!!)


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    #23
    petethebrick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭petethebrick


    I only change my mach 3/ fusion blade every couple of months and it does a fine job.
    Also - it takes me aabout 2 minutes to shave - where are some of you going talking about 10 minutes :confused:


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    PrivateEye
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,283 ✭✭✭PrivateEye


    4 to 5 minutes a shave.
    As for changing razors, maybe 4/5 weeks.

    The habit of shaving in the shower without a mirror (I know, eejit) has been well and truly stopped as well!


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