Gillette razor on sale

masterboy123 · 31-05-2018 9:29pm #1

3 for €39 on selected Gillette Fusion

http://www.boots.ie/gillette-fusion5-proglide-power-razor-blades-4pk-10139264

Instead of 60euros, you pay 40 euros.

I think Superdrug deal was better last year. But this is good also I guess.

0ph0rce0 · 31-05-2018 10:16pm

I'm still waiting on my free one. Anyone get theirs yet?

Wheety · 31-05-2018 10:34pm

I know it's a saving but not really a bargain. :eek:

jimmycrackcorm · 31-05-2018 11:56pm

I chanced the e5 five blade razor from Lidl. Pretty good and I'm going to see how long it will fare now with the razor pit.

AS1890 · 01-06-2018 1:58am

Sorry for hijacking the thread but I started used Boldking blades around 2 years ago. They're class. Starter kit is €15 for 4 blades handle & face balm that I never used.

It's €10 for 4 blades after you get the starter kit. Not bad when it's around €20 for Gillette/Wilkinson blades.

https://www.boldking.com/ie/products

corks finest · 01-06-2018 7:25am

jimmycrackcorm wrote: »

I chanced the e5 five blade razor from Lidl. Pretty good and I'm going to see how long it will fare now with the razor pit.

Lidl ones were good, last 6 month's plus,gone downhill

vidapura · 01-06-2018 7:32am

corks finest wrote: »

Lidl ones were good, last 6 month's plus,gone downhill

Sorry, interested in knowin bout the lidl ones, what did you mean there?

drunkmonkey · 01-06-2018 7:33am

If you really want to save on shaving start using a safety razor, for your 39 euro you'd have about 2yrs + of shaving, and a lot better shave.
Razor https://www.shaving.ie/products/muhle-r89-classic-razor.html
Blades https://www.shaving.ie/products/50-astra-superior-platinum-de-blades.html (made by Gillette)

Alf Veedersane · 01-06-2018 7:37am

AS1890 wrote: »

Sorry for hijacking the thread but I started used Boldking blades around 2 years ago. They're class. Starter kit is €15 for 4 blades handle & face balm that I never used.

It's €10 for 4 blades after you get the starter kit. Not bad when it's around €20 for Gillette/Wilkinson blades.

https://www.boldking.com/ie/products

I got them before. They're not bad but not as close a shave.

I think the Superdrug (through HDUK) deal on Fusion blades here before worked out at less than €1.50 a blade or something insane like that.

dozy doctor · 01-06-2018 8:03am

jimmycrackcorm wrote:

I chanced the e5 five blade razor from Lidl. Pretty good and I'm going to see how long it will fare now with the razor pit.

Have to be honest. I have been using the Lidl one for years, and recently tried Gillette and have to be honest, prefer the lidl one..

The Bishop Basher · 01-06-2018 8:07am

dozy doctor wrote: »

Have to be honest. I have been using the Lidl one for years, and recently tried Gillette and have to be honest, prefer the lidl one..

I just tried the Lidl razor off the back of the other thread and I doubt i'll go back to Gillette tbh.

It feels more plastic and flimsy but the shave was just as close and comfortable.

It's a no brainer as a quarter of the price.

Melendez · 01-06-2018 8:13am

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uck51js9zml2yt · 01-06-2018 8:22am

You can't beat DE blades for value. Been using them years and still using ones I bought from a BA 18 months ago.(not the same blade;))

beauf · 01-06-2018 8:32am

Ismael Mysterious Pedometer wrote: »

You can't beat DE blades for value. Been using them years and still using ones I bought from a BA 18 months ago.(not the same blade;))

Whats a DE blade?

Floody Boreland · 01-06-2018 8:33am

drunkmonkey wrote: »

If you really want to save on shaving start using a safety razor, for your 39 euro you'd have about 2yrs + of shaving, and a lot better shave.
Razor https://www.shaving.ie/products/muhle-r89-classic-razor.html
Blades https://www.shaving.ie/products/50-astra-superior-platinum-de-blades.html (made by Gillette)

Very good value.

Bought the assorted pack a few years ago. Found 7 o'clock and Polsilver the best.

You don't really need a brush and shaving foam. A bar of soap and two hands does the job.

TallGlass · 01-06-2018 8:34am

Still have a heap of blades left from the SuperDrug promotion.

drunkmonkey · 01-06-2018 8:36am

beauf wrote: »

Whats a DE blade?

Double edged, cost a few cent each.

uck51js9zml2yt · 01-06-2018 8:37am

beauf wrote: »

Whats a DE blade?

Double Edge

uck51js9zml2yt · 01-06-2018 8:40am

drunkmonkey wrote: »

If you really want to save on shaving start using a safety razor, for your 39 euro you'd have about 2yrs + of shaving, and a lot better shave.
Razor https://www.shaving.ie/products/muhle-r89-classic-razor.html
Blades https://www.shaving.ie/products/50-astra-superior-platinum-de-blades.html (made by Gillette)

I found the astra blades useless. Polsilver are good.
There was a BA a while back for some blades from Russia on eBay. Best buy ever.:)

drunkmonkey · 01-06-2018 8:53am

Ismael Mysterious Pedometer wrote: »

I found the astra blades useless. Polsilver are good.
There was a BA a while back for some blades from Russia on eBay. Best buy ever.:)

I'm still on my first box bought a packet of 100 for 11 euro back in march 2013 and still not finished using them. Probably have enough for the rest of the year, that's some value, Two euro a year on shaving.

tayto lover · 01-06-2018 8:58am

vidapura wrote: »

Sorry, interested in knowin bout the lidl ones, what did you mean there?

Its the Shark 5 blade razor and cartridges. Excellent and only 5 euro.

slave1 · 01-06-2018 10:52am

Gillette Sensor Excel, I know it's ancient but IMHO end of/

n!ghtmancometh · 01-06-2018 11:51am

The Aldi 5 blade copy of the fusion with the pivot head does me grand. Think it's 4.99 for a pack of 5 blades. I shave daily for work. Insanity spending massive money on Gillette and the like.

The Bishop Basher · 01-06-2018 2:26pm

tayto lover wrote: »

Its the Shark 5 blade razor and cartridges. Excellent and only 5 euro.

Having read about the shark on boards last week and using it all of this week, I gave the noggin it's first going over with it this morning and i'm even more impressed now..

And that little blade on the back (that i only found out about recently

) is at a much better angle on the shark.. It just seems to work better then the Gillette.

Still feels flimsy overall in comparison but i'll get over that for the price.

I wonder how much of it "being better" is down to new blades though. It's always a dream when you break into a new blade and at a fiver a pack you'll change them way more often giving a better experience..

Was just a thought. Might be bollix. But I know i stretch those Glillette blades out way beyond their best..

masterboy123 · 01-06-2018 6:23pm

I have only 1 or 2 left from that deal.

Any idea if any more such deals coking out?

TallGlass wrote: »

Still have a heap of blades left from the SuperDrug promotion.

masterboy123 · 01-06-2018 6:25pm

Are these razors safe to use? Always feel they will cut the skin badly?!? And can we use regular Gillette foam for them?

drunkmonkey wrote: »

If you really want to save on shaving start using a safety razor, for your 39 euro you'd have about 2yrs + of shaving, and a lot better shave.
Razor https://www.shaving.ie/products/muhle-r89-classic-razor.html
Blades https://www.shaving.ie/products/50-astra-superior-platinum-de-blades.html (made by Gillette)

tayto lover · 01-06-2018 6:27pm

Rennaws wrote: »

Having read about the shark on boards last week and using it all of this week, I gave the noggin it's first going over with it this morning and i'm even more impressed now..

And that little blade on the back (that i only found out about recently ) is at a much better angle on the shark.. It just seems to work better then the Gillette.

Still feels flimsy overall in comparison but i'll get over that for the price.

I wonder how much of it "being better" is down to new blades though. It's always a dream when you break into a new blade and at a fiver a pack you'll change them way more often giving a better experience..

Was just a thought. Might be bollix. But I know i stretch those Glillette blades out way beyond their best..

I think they last longer than the Gilette. Also I do the rough work first with the electric razor so maybe that stretches them.

Wheety · 01-06-2018 6:35pm

masterboy123 wrote: »

Are these razors safe to use? Always feel they will cut the skin badly?!? And can we use regular Gillette foam for them?

Take a bit of getting used to. They're not as forgiving as the Gillette or other safety razors. Once you're used to it though it gives a better shave.

Wilkinson Sword do a cheap, plastic DE razor. You could try it out and get a proper one if you like it.

Don't do it when you're in a rush though. Maybe try at a weekend and take your time.

You could use Gillette foam but that stuff is awful. A nice shaving cream and brush would compliment the razor. Actually a good cream and brush would improve your normal shave.

Check out some of the shaving supply sites. You could really get into the luxury products. Some skin food for after shaving too. Sandlewood smells amazing and fresh.

drunkmonkey · 01-06-2018 6:56pm

masterboy123 wrote: »

Are these razors safe to use? Always feel they will cut the skin badly?!? And can we use regular Gillette foam for them?

I'd be afraid to use a mac3 or whether number there on now, 1 good blade is plenty, just as quick when your used to it. You learn pretty quickly to be careful with it.
For nicks and cuts or irritation even with a multi blade razor this is a god send https://4men.ie/index.php/osma-bloc-alum-block-75g.html?___store=smarttheme_en
As Wheety said you can use Gillette foam but it's just wrong a nice brush and some good shaving cream in a tub, they last ages. Taylor of old Bond Street are very well regarded can't go wrong with sandlewood, I'm currently using peppermint it's a nice fresh blast https://www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk/Mobile/shaving-creams-c102x3054419

masterboy123 · 01-06-2018 7:52pm

Thanks Wheety and Drunkmonkey!!

I have checked the links, the shaving cream from Old Bond Street is like a tenner (small and expensive) unless it lasts ages.

I am not a morning person, so I just do a quick shave with Gillette fusion 5 proglide power, for last few years and overall satisfied with it (maybe I am missing the experience of a real shave?).

I am wondering if these DE blades together with Bond cream and brush, will take much longer time to shave than the usual Gillette products??

Anyone moved to DE razor recently can share their experience please.

At the minute, I feel DE razor might give better results, but overall sounds pricey.

kneemos · 01-06-2018 10:16pm

Got an electric shaver for thirty quid off Amazon.
Not as good as a blade but good enough for a couple of days. Also it gives my skin a rest from shaving and I get an incredibly close shave when I do use the razor.

Wheety · 01-06-2018 10:27pm

For me it takes longer but I don't shave everyday. I do think it's a better shave though. It's not for everyone. You angle the blade against the skin yourself where as with the Gillette it's hard to get it wrong. I know some people can be just as quick with a DE as they are with a Mach/Fusion. I haven't being doing it too long so like to take my time. For me it's more of a luxurious shave.

The creams may be more expensive but it last ages as you only use a small amount.

It's expensive getting set up initially if you're buying a good brush, razor handle, shaving cream, bowl (you don't really need a bowl as you can lather it in your hand or straight on your face).

Here's the website I used before
https://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/

Derby Extra are sharp and are very popular.
https://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/derby-de-razor-blades-10-pack.html

10 for £2. So you will save money in the long run.

Trimm Trabb · 02-06-2018 10:52am

Mr.S wrote: »

Best waiting for the SuperDrug promotion to come back again and stock up then (it comes back every couple of months!) - it's by far the best promo.

Feels like a long time since the last time they had it?!

masterboy123 · 02-06-2018 11:28am

I think its over an year since it was out last time

Mr.S wrote: »

Best waiting for the SuperDrug promotion to come back again and stock up then (it comes back every couple of months!) - it's by far the best promo.

The Bishop Basher · 02-06-2018 11:43am

masterboy123 wrote: »

I think its over an year since it was out last time

Just checked.

It was April last year so we’re due another

masterboy123 · 02-06-2018 12:14pm

Yea that's when I ordered mine.
I had paid 21 pounds for 18 blades at that stage. Plus 3 euros to Addresspal.

Rennaws wrote: »

Just checked.

It was April last year so we’re due another

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