Gillette M3 Power Refill Cartridges 8 ea

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I had been using a 5-blade razor from the "other" company and when I heard about the Gillette vibrating razor I thought it was just another new gimmick. Well, it's more than that. They actually did invent a "better mousetrap," as the saying goes. I shave in the shower in the morning and this razor is smoother and closer than anything I've tried before. Years ago a dermatologist instructed me on proper shaving technique. He explained how to shave "with the grain" and to follow the whorles of hair growth on my face. The grain goes up on the neck, down on the lips and chin, sideways on the cheek, etc. Not shaving "with the grain," especially on my neck, would cause razor bumps. These are actually ingrown hairs. Shaving with the grain, however, did not give me a close shave. There was always a bit of stubble left, which I'd have to clean up with an electric. For some reason, this razor allows me to shave with the grain on my neck and then go over the same area against the grain, resulting in baby-smooth skin with no bumps or irritation whatsoever.

Is it the five-blade technology or the vibrating feature? Is it the fact that my beard is softened because it's spent a few minutes under warm water before I shave? Maybe all of the above, but it sure works for me and my shaving problems have gone and not returned. I'd recommend this system to anyone. Hope you find this helpful.

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no need for 4, 5 or 6 blades. This classic design is the best combination out there.

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When the M3Power came out, I was skeptical that adding vibration could make much difference. (It was right around the time when it seemed like everything was being stamped with "now with vibrating action!") My husband has very course hair, or as most of you guys call it- "a heavy beard", which he likes to keep shaped into a neat goatee. The problem lies in the fact that he also has VERY sensitive skin in the beard area. It's so sensitive that he can only shave in a downward motion; no 'completely smooth' face for him (and especially me) to enjoy. He's tried every razor, shave cream or gel, soothing aftershave lotion, etc., with nothing really giving him the smooth shave he tried to accomplish under his circumstances. Now, that's all in the past! We decided that he should give it a try, after we repeatedly found other shoppers in the Shaving Needs aisle reaching, one right after the other, for the M3Power. After just the first use, he was thrilled with the results, and so was I!! Yes, his beard grows in very fast, but even with that fact, he's found that he can skip a day between shaves because this razor works SO well. Enough about him--on to my review! I also have sensitive skin which is prone to razor burn, and I'm ridiculously accident prone. I would look like I'd walked through a briar patch after every shave! I found the Quatro for Women when I was a teen, and found that it was the only razor I'd ever used that didn't leave me with unsightly razor burn and bleeding out (lol) everytime I used it. As with my husband, I've dealt with the need to shave each day, but have such sensitive skin on my legs, under my arms, and...let's just say "special places", that it's a no win situation. You guys like women to have smooth legs and underarms at all times, right? Being that I'm a tall, extremely leggy, DARK haired woman, if I miss a shave--it shows! (As I said, I have course, dark "body" hair that grows very fast, and the Quatro was the only razor that came anywhere near giving me the smooth shave I wanted, without causing too much irritation.) One summer day, I found myself with a dull blade and no replacements (not good when you show alot of leg in pretty much anything you try to wear), so I reached for my husband's M3Power. I'd heard it a hundred times from my dad, "Don't use a man's razor to shave your legs! It dulls the blades much faster!" I figured that since he wasn't around, and since he'd changed the blade right after using it that morning, what could it hurt?! That was the last time I ever thought about a Quatro for Women! I'd just gotten the closest shave of my life, no nicks, and absolutely no razorburn. My husband even noticed the difference when "loving on me" later that evening! To make a man stop and comment, "Wow! Your legs feel awesome! What did you do?", at that particular point--that's a real victory in my book! I found that I only needed to shave my legs and etc., every three days or so. Soon, the hubby and I were fighting over who got to have the first shave with the last blade in the cartridge. I went right to the store and bought my own M3Power! Yes, the blades will seem to dull faster, but only if you aren't using hot enough water to warm them and if you aren't rinsing often during your shave. The only issue the hubby and I have is the expense. It's not necessarily that the cartridges are being gone through twice as fast, because women's replacement blades can be quite expensive and I'd be buying them regardless, but the M3Power blades seem to be ridiculously over priced! The results that my husband and I have experienced are the only thing that has kept from changing to something less expensive. It's sad when you are planning out when you will go spend the money for a new cartridge of blades, and in this economic downfall, that's REALLY not a good thing. Gillette needs to rethink their pricing guides! When I saw this site's price for a cartridge of 8, and was shocked!! I would never ask my husband to go back to what he had to deal with before the M3Power, but I really was considering making a change myself in order to cut expenses in any way I could. I'm thrilled to see that as long as this price holds true (or gets even lower- *hint, hint* drugstore.com), both the husband and myself can continue on our love affair with this AWESOME product! In conclusion, this is definitely not a "guys only" razor!

Comments about Gillette M3 Power Refill Cartridges, 8 ea:

each cartridge lasts about 7 shaves - skin is really smooth - been using it for years

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Does not stay on the handle

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Absolutely the best shave ever. I tried another brand on the road as I did not want to shell out the money for a new one. MISTAKE! and this was one of the better brands. I will have to find them on sale, but I will buy them. Hands down, it is the best.

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For the money the blades don't last but 5 shaves.Good for Gillette bad for consumer. Good shave if you can afford it.

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Comfortable, balanced, gives a clean shave. Loves the vibration.

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When the local supermarket sells the set of 4 for [$], the set of 8 at this price was terrific. Will certainly continue to purchase our blades online at this savings.

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I have sensitive skin, and am often annoyed by the way my facial hair grows, and I had never found a razor that could give me a decent shave until I found this one. I can finally get a perfect, close shave without the annoyance of razor burn from repeated strokes that so often occurred with other razors. The M3 Power leaves my face with a clean, smooth feeling and free of razor burn. I just love this razor, and hope it will be around for a very long time.