Gillette Mach3 Turbo Refill Cartridges, 8-Count Box

Am very pleased and happy I bought this product from Amazon as I got the excellent Gillette quality products at your low price.

I've been shaving for almost 15 years and I've used my fair share of razor blades and let me tell you something, these things do the job. I've never left home feeling that I got a raw deal on these things. I've used them for some pretty important events in my life, most notably and most recently, my wedding. No one's ever approached me and said, "Hey -- learn how to shave!" and that means something. So as you can imagine, I've been using these things ever since. It feels good to walk into a room and know that anyone who may be scrutizing your face won't see any "pesky whiskers".

I have been using the Mach3 Turbo razors for a long time and really like the results. The razors that I received from this order were either from a bad or rejected lot because they were dull and tore me up. I purchased more from my local grocer and they worked great. The seller gave me a full refund for the bad product.

Mediocre and Overpriced, March 13, 2008
By supernatural (Illinois) - See all my reviews

Unfortuantely, these mediocre and overpriced blades are probably the best shave that most people will get from the mass produced blades and shaver systems. It gives a better shave than most 2 blade razors I've tried (Excel, etc.), and 3 blades is about the most blades that I can use on a razor and be able to get to all the nooks and crannies on my face - thus I don't recommend the Fusion or any other razor with more than 3 blades. Here are a few other points:

1) For thicker beards, these blades will rarely last more than a few shaves before you feel the tug and pull leading to razor bumps.

2) I do give these blades credit for the flow through design allowing hair and residue to be rinsed through the blades without clogging them; but, then again, why do you need 3 blades in a razor? With an exceptional blade, you should only need one to cut your facial hair.

3) Another design flaw with this razor (as well as most razors) is that the "fins" or whatever they are called, on the bottom portion of the razor head (that supposedly "prep" your beard) actually scoops away the shaving cream before the blades have a chance to touch that portion of your face - so now you have 3 blades being pulled across inadaquately lubricated skin. Trust me, you need the shaving cream there when the blade scrapes across.

4) I would recommend getting a classic double edge razor. My wife has noticed a huge difference in my face and neck - no more razor burn! I can shave everyday now. I prefer a Merkur double edge razor which can be found on Amazon or you can do a google search for "classic shaving" to find them for cheaper. The blades will usually run about $5 for a ten pack, and one of these super sharp blades last about a week for most people. Think of the cost savings and the benefit to your skin if you only gave up purchasing the ever increasingly expensive and insane multiple blade cartridges.

I don't like this razor. I've been using sensor excel for years and really like them. So I gave these a chance when they were on sale. However, I can't fit this new razor under my nose comfortably. The handle comes almost strait down from the blades, instead of more perpendicular to the cutting surface. I have eight blades of these to use and maybe I'll get used to them.