8 Gillete Fusion blades € 12.50euro

pajoemccracken

From hotuk deals

8 Gillete Fusion blades € 12.50 £10 @amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000GE571C/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item

Berty

Although this if fulfilled by Amazon I did buy through an Amazon 3rd Party Seller and they were fake. Amazon were awful with their help. Seller is still active on Amazon.

Amazon can't check everything so beware what you buy online.

MadsL

pajoemccracken wrote: »

From hotuk deals

8 Gillete Fusion blades € 12.50 £10 @amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000GE571C/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item

Nice find, but....

50 DE blades - less than €11!!

http://www.shaving.ie/products/50-astra-superior-platinum-de-blades.html

The way to save money shaving is to throw away the Gillette hype

Kaizersoze81

When postage is added its 19 euro, not much of a deal unfortunately. No option for free postage.

pajoemccracken

Kaizersoze81 wrote: »

When postage is added its 19 euro, not much of a deal unfortunately. No option for free postage.

Free shipping if over £25 so I bought 2 packs + arnica cream + tablets
total £30 . free shipping. Saved a good bit compared to buying in pharmacy.
As regards using old style blades.. I love the convenience of Gillete fusion razor blades and gel. Each to their own.

messinkiapina

MadsL wrote: »

Nice find, but....

50 DE blades - less than €11!!

http://www.shaving.ie/products/50-astra-superior-platinum-de-blades.html

The way to save money shaving is to throw away the Gillette hype

You can get 100 Astras on eBay for even less than that.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/1X-BOX-100-PCS-ASTRA-SUPERIOR-PLATINUM-DOUBLE-EDGE-SAFETY-RAZOR-BLADES-/261397033883?pt=US_Shaving_Hair_Removal&hash=item3cdc7a339b

pajoemccracken

pajoemccracken wrote: »

From hotuk deals
EXPIRED
8 Gillete Fusion blades € 12.50 £10 @amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000GE571C/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item

Amazon have replaced link with one for 10 BLADES FOR £20. WHAT A DOSE..hope they honour the ones I purchased. How do you expire deal?

MadsL

pajoemccracken wrote: »

I love the convenience of Gillete fusion razor blades and gel. Each to their own.

Just wondering, have you actually tried traditional shaving?

It takes 30 seconds to whip up a much better lather with a brush and you get a much better shave with a single blade rather than overpriced hyped multiblades.

You can shave perfectly in 10 mins with some practice.

dodzy

MadsL wrote: »

Just wondering, have you actually tried traditional shaving?

It takes 30 seconds to whip up a much better lather with a brush and you get a much better shave with a single blade rather than overpriced hyped multiblades.

You can shave perfectly in 10 mins with some practice.

That's a great BA. Can't see how the shave could be any better with a throat slicer; the fusion will leave your face as smooth as a baby's arse, no nicks, and done in minutes. I'm sure with effort the DE would save you money, but I can't see how it could shave you closer

unkel

MadsL wrote: »

You can shave perfectly in 10 mins with some practice.

I have a very heavy beard that grows in multiple directions. I only shave every 2 or 3 days and it takes me about 5 minutes in the shower with a new / nearly new / kept clean Fusion Power blade

There's no chance I could do it with a single traditional blade in 10 minutes. And that's if I had 10 minutes, which I don't

emo72

I always assumed that Gillette blades were made of solid gold due to the price.

Reedsie

dodzy wrote: »

That's a great BA. Can't see how the shave could be any better with a throat slicer; the fusion will leave your face as smooth as a baby's arse, no nicks, and done in minutes. I'm sure with effort the DE would save you money, but I can't see how it could shave you closer

I'm a DE man but find the Fusion a good blade too (I got a set for Christmas). I'd happily use either. Both will get a close shave. I think the DE might be closer, but the difference is fairly minimal.

The Fusion is a faster shave. But not by a lot. My DE shave is nowhere near 10 minutes. It's about half that.
I bought a box of DE blades for about €10 over a year ago and have no reason not to get another box when they eventually run out.

andrew1977

MadsL wrote: »

Just wondering, have you actually tried traditional shaving?

It takes 30 seconds to whip up a much better lather with a brush and you get a much better shave with a single blade rather than overpriced hyped multiblades.

You can shave perfectly in 10 mins with some practice.

I agree 100% and its the guys in the facial hair and hats forum who converted me to the single blade shaving.

No chance would i ever go back to the gillette/multiblade shaving.
Closer shave, less expensive, and feels a lot better on the skin.

I used to hate shaving, now i look forward to it and save a fortune also

MadsL

dodzy wrote: »

That's a great BA. Can't see how the shave could be any better with a throat slicer; the fusion will leave your face as smooth as a baby's arse, no nicks, and done in minutes. I'm sure with effort the DE would save you money, but I can't see how it could shave you closer

I'd be also willing to bet you get ingrown hairs..a decent traditional shave - especially with a cut throat is far closer than any multiblade lump of plastic.

unkel wrote: »

I have a very heavy beard that grows in multiple directions. I only shave every 2 or 3 days and it takes me about 5 minutes in the shower with a new / nearly new / kept clean Fusion Power blade

There's no chance I could do it with a single traditional blade in 10 minutes. And that's if I had 10 minutes, which I don't

Have you tried?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qSIP6uQ3EI

lomb

I got 100 Astra Gillette blades for 10 euro. DE is definitely the way forward. Lovely new blade whenever you want it, very smooth shave with the Edwin Jagger and Astra or Derby. Ive just started De shaving about 8 times so far and it gives a smooth cut and nick free shave. It only takes around 5 minutes, I skip the wet towel , hot water and using a bowl to whip up a shave. Just a wet brush swirled twice over the soap and onto face lather in 20 seconds, first pass with grain 1 minute , lather 20 seconds, 2nd pass across one way grain 1 minute lather 20 seconds, third pass across other way grain same fourth pass any left over hair against grain very lightly.
You do need a mirror though.
A lot of the stuff around DE is a time wasting exercise. The key is no pressure , never go against grain till the very end, don't force the blade to do something it wont. Once it starts grabbing change the angle onto the smooth centre immediately and figure out why.

dodzy

MadsL wrote: »

.Have you tried?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qSIP6uQ3EI

in fairness, I'd have more hair on the palms of my hands that that guy had on his face pre shave.

Anyway, I don't dispute that you get acceptable results from your kit but for me, the convenience, speed, smoothness and bloodless result, combined with an approx 25€ outlay on blades (fusion) lasting me c.5mths, is good enough in my book

But we are digressing. Back on topic.

beardybrewer

Hey, I'm all for jumping all over every Gillette post to point out the benefits of DE shaving. But Astras? They should aspire to Feather blades (but only once they know what they are doing. They are very sharp!)

lomb

Yeah but you need to break a sharp new blade in with less angle or you can cut yourself. The Astras are sharp enough. I throw them every 3 shaves. Try that with a fusion at 2 or 3 euros a cartridge more like 10 cent.

Metroid diorteM

Can't get the 8 pack page to load - keeps diverting to the 10 pack page for £20. God I hate amazon

dodzy

lomb wrote: »

Yeah but you need to break a sharp new blade in with less angle or you can cut yourself. The Astras are sharp enough. I throw them every 3 shaves.

Enough said. Breaking in blades cause they cut you (too sharp). Throwing them out 2 shaves later cause they cut you ( too blunt). I'll leave the DE/Murker/feather/astra/this brush, that brush to you guys. I couldn't be arsed with all that.

Give me the simplicity / longevity / speed of the cartridge.

OldRio

dodzy wrote: »

in fairness, I'd have more hair on the palms of my hands that that guy had on his face pre shave.

Anyway, I don't dispute that you get acceptable results from your kit but for me, the convenience, speed, smoothness and bloodless result, combined with an approx 25€ outlay on blades (fusion) lasting me c.5mths, is good enough in my book

But we are digressing. Back on topic.

Hahaha.. I'm in my mid 50's and the best shave I have had was using DE.

Here is a bargain alert. Go DE. You will save a fortune.

MadsL

dodzy wrote: »

in fairness, I'd have more hair on the palms of my hands that that guy had on his face pre shave. .

He had stubble. you know, from the fact that he can actually shave every day without ripping his face to shreds.

The fact that a straight razor will literally wipe a weeks worth of growth off your face and a weeks worth of growth is agony with a cartridge is what decided me. That and all the ingrown hairs.

unkel

Now this will save anybody using expensive blades a lot of money. It works!

Linky

MadsL wrote: »

Have you tried?

Last time I tried was in '86

L1011

MadsL wrote: »

You can shave perfectly in 10 mins with some practice.

You quoted something about convenience - and then suggested 10 minutes as convenient?

The advantage of cartridge razors, any type at this stage as I've zero brand loyalty, is that I can get an acceptable shave in about 45 seconds. If I had the other 9:15 to spare every morning I might consider something else...

Washout

arte these astra/de blades ok for head shaving
?

mailburner

MadsL wrote: »

Just wondering, have you actually tried traditional shaving?


You can shave perfectly in 10 mins with some practice.

tried them for a while myself (de amongst others)
and maybe 20 mins to start with
not something to be doing first thing in the morning unless
you have loads of time

dodzy wrote: »

That's a great BA. Can't see how the shave could be any better with a throat slicer; the fusion will leave your face as smooth as a baby's arse, no nicks, and done in minutes. I'm sure with effort the DE would save you money, but I can't see how it could shave you closer

Cant beat the convenience esp shaving in the morning
the price of the fcukers is insane though

andrew1977 wrote: »

I agree 100% and its the guys in the facial hair and hats forum who converted me to the single blade shaving.

No chance would i ever go back to the gillette/multiblade shaving.
Closer shave, less expensive, and feels a lot better on the skin.

I used to hate shaving, now i look forward to it and save a fortune also

spent 90 euro on all the bits and pieces after reading those threads

I didnt find them better and gave up after a few weeks
the first few days I was going into work bleeding
lots of practice and time required

Washout wrote: »

arte these astra/de blades ok for head shaving
?

My guess is no
I wouldnt feel safe using these on my head

MadsL

MYOB wrote: »

You quoted something about convenience - and then suggested 10 minutes as convenient?

The advantage of cartridge razors, any type at this stage as I've zero brand loyalty, is that I can get an acceptable shave in about 45 seconds. If I had the other 9:15 to spare every morning I might consider something else...

Some people will take acceptable, some people like the best. Would getting up 10 minutes earlier solve the issue there?

dodzy

MadsL wrote: »

Some people will take acceptable, some people like the best. Would getting up 10 minutes earlier solve the issue there?

We get it madsl, you're a DE man. What I don't get is your compulsion to persist on about the fact that they are far superior to cartridge shaving in every way on a BA thread.

MadsL

dodzy wrote: »

We get it madsl, you're a DE man. What I don't get is your compulsion to persist on about the fact that they are far superior to cartridge shaving in every way on a BA thread.

Actually I'm a straight razor man...but I digress, perhaps I just don't see overpriced and inferior pieces of plastic and steel that take years to decompose and cannot be recycled as that much of a bargain :pac:

Anyway the BA expired...

micks

MadsL wrote: »

He had stubble. you know, from the fact that he can actually shave every day without ripping his face to shreds.

The fact that a straight razor will literally wipe a weeks worth of growth off your face and a weeks worth of growth is agony with a cartridge is what decided me. That and all the ingrown hairs.

For someone dishing out advice on shaving you must be doing it wrong

andrew1977

Hey Mailburner

"spent 90 euro on all the bits and pieces after reading those threads

I didnt find them better and gave up after a few weeks
the first few days I was going into work bleeding
lots of practice and time required "




As its Bargain alerts, anything for sale on the cheap of the 90 euro you spent on the shaving gear ?:D

beardybrewer

Shaving is a "your mileage may vary" type thing. There is no need to convert people from one system to another. If they are happy then let them be. I used mach3 for many years but my neck was often angry and red. This may have been more my fault for not changing the blades as often as I should (I used to get them from eBay.de but they were still costly). Long story short, my neck looks normal for the first time since I stated shaving. So it works really well for me. But I'll admit this, I've probably spent way more on shaving gear since discovering traditional wet shaving than I ever did on mach3s.

As for it taking too long, I was concerned about that at first. I did take it slow and watched videos when I was new. But now it takes no time at all (I'll be liberal and say it takes me 10 minutes but probably less). Well worth it for the results I get. But then, that's just one man's opinion.

Cienciano

dodzy wrote: »

Enough said. Breaking in blades cause they cut you (too sharp). Throwing them out 2 shaves later cause they cut you ( too blunt). I'll leave the DE/Murker/feather/astra/this brush, that brush to you guys. I couldn't be arsed with all that.

Give me the simplicity / longevity / speed of the cartridge.

Fair enough if you don't want change, but pretty much every point you made is wrong

Grawns

I have started buying Gilette fusion big pack on subscribe and save with amazon. £25 for 12 cartidges and 1 razor including cartridge ( so 13 cartridges).


I save 15% ( price is £21.25) as I order more than 5 items monthly on subscribe and save. My cat and dog food and nicotinell gum ( £8 for a 96 piece pack) and other sundries.

The pack is split between my Dad and husband and 1 cartridge will last my husband about a week and my dad a month. I figure I will have to order it every 2 to 3 months.

£21.25 (€25.35) /13 = £1.61 per cartridge (€1.95)

Not getting into the cheapest way to shave but is this the cheapest way to buy Gilette Fusion razors. Bargain?

dodzy

Grawns wrote: »

Not getting into the cheapest way to shave but is this the cheapest way to buy Gilette Fusion razors. Bargain?

yep, pretty much.

dodzy

Cienciano wrote: »

... but pretty much every point you made is wrong

care to elaborate?

MadsL

micks wrote: »

For someone dishing out advice on shaving you must be doing it wrong

Sorry, but shaving a weeks worth of growth with a cartridge is horrible, not to mention clogging the razor.

As for doing it wrong anyone I have shaved with a straight has declared it the best shave of their life. I'll go head to head on a Gillette cartridge anyday.

mailburner

andrew1977 wrote: »

Hey Mailburner

"spent 90 euro on all the bits and pieces after reading those threads

I didnt find them better and gave up after a few weeks
the first few days I was going into work bleeding
lots of practice and time required "




As its Bargain alerts, anything for sale on the cheap of the 90 euro you spent on the shaving gear ?:D

lol

not sure if I have any of it left bar that brush (cant remember what its called)
still can't remember how I spent that much but I guess
I got everything that was recommended

Cienciano

dodzy wrote: »

care to elaborate?

Yes

dodzy wrote: »

Enough said. Breaking in blades cause they cut you (too sharp). Throwing them out 2 shaves later cause they cut you ( too blunt). I'll leave the DE/Murker/feather/astra/this brush, that brush to you guys. I couldn't be arsed with all that.

Give me the simplicity / longevity / speed of the cartridge.

You dont need to break in blades because they cut you, you don't throw them out 2 shaves later cause they cut you, buying a brush is simple, just buy one if you want, you don't even need one, it's not more complicated than a cartridge, and a cartridge isn't faster.
Other than that, you're spot on :pac:

L1011

MadsL wrote: »

Some people will take acceptable, some people like the best. Would getting up 10 minutes earlier solve the issue there?

Would the potential savings pay me acceptable for an hour a week? No. So no.

MadsL

MYOB wrote: »

Would the potential savings pay me acceptable for an hour a week? No. So no.

I put quite a high value on comfort, I guess you not so much.

dodzy

Cienciano wrote: »

You dont need to break in blades because they cut you, you don't throw them out 2 shaves later cause they cut you, buying a brush is simple, just buy one if you want, you don't even need one, it's not more complicated than a cartridge, and a cartridge isn't faster.
Other than that, you're spot on :pac:

I was quoting one of your facial hair members, Lomb, for a good portion of your quoted post, if you had cared to look.

Anyway, I don't understand what you can't just leave us cartridge loving peasants alone ?

And a cartridge is less complicated, and faster:p

MadsL

dodzy wrote: »

a cartridge is less complicated,

Than a single piece of steel with a sharp edge??

Gosh, how ever does this work....

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Straight_Razor_(white_background).jpg

uncle_sam_ie

I just spent 90 euro at Shaving.ie. I'm just a sucker for this kinda of ****. Thanks for the link. Anyway, my wife can't complain with all the money she spends on her products.

dodzy

MadsL wrote: »

Than a single piece of steel with a sharp edge??

Gosh, how ever does this work....

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Straight_Razor_(white_background).jpg

"Less complicated" i.e easier to use.

Cienciano

Just to help clear up the "cartridge is faster" myth:
From my experience a cartridge is far slower. The only reason I reckon people think a double edge is slower is because people tend to prepare their face better. If you prepare your face the same way for both razors, the simple act of shaving with a double edge is quicker. And the less often you shave, the greater the difference.
I completely understand that plenty of people couldn't be arsed and are happy with their Gillette cartridge

zarquon

Cienciano wrote: »

:
From my experience a cartridge is far slower. The only reason I reckon people think a double edge is slower is because people tend to prepare their face better. If you prepare your face the same way for both razors, the simple act of shaving with a double edge is quicker. And the less often you shave, the greater the difference.

The more often you shave is when the cartridge is quicker. I shave every day and find my fusion blades to be much quicker and convenient than other styles of blades. Any attempt at rushing with a DE or straight edge will leave your face like a sieve therefore i will stick with my cartridge blades. Time is precious and i'm not one of those that wants to spend 30 mins in the morning on a shower and shave alone!

L1011

MadsL wrote: »

I put quite a high value on comfort, I guess you not so much.

An extra hour in bed is a hell of a lot more comfortable than changing razor.

The utter obsessiveness shown whenever this topic comes up is equal parts enthralling and worrying.

OldRio

MYOB wrote: »

An extra hour in bed is a hell of a lot more comfortable than changing razor.

The utter obsessiveness shown whenever this topic comes up is equal parts enthralling and worrying.

That cuts both ways.:D

dodzy

Time this was closed up I feel. It'll run in circles, combined with the fact that the original BA has long since expired.

Buddy97mm

I switched from cartridges to DE about two years ago and now only rarely use cartridges.

I enjoy the whole DE ritual, do think that overall it's probably better for my face and skin, but did experience equally as good shaves with Fusions when I used them. I still use cartridges from time to time for convenience and personally do think they are quicker. I will not return to using them completely but can fully understand those that do. At the end of the day, YMMV and each should use that which serves them best.