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Product Description

Gillette Fusion features a five-blade shaving surface on the front of the blade and a new breakthrough precision trimmer on the back for those tricky places.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1125 in Health and Beauty
• Brand: Fusion
• Dimensions: 1.00″ h x 1.00″ w x 1.00″ l, 1.00 pounds

Features

• Five blade shaving surface
• Precision trimmer
• Advanced blade coating
• 16 cartridge pack

Customer Reviews

great value
I believe this is a great value for the money, and the delivery was fast, would highly recomend.

U.S. Marine in Afghanistan
Outstanding….. great piece of gear. Great support in getting the razors to me in Afghanistan.

Immaculate Shaver
I happen to be in USA for couple of months last year and I was introduced by my ilks about this item.

I purchased similar item and thoroughly satisfied with its performance.

Since this item has not been introduced yet in India and by way of abundant caution I have ordered for
a stand-by set so that I don’t run out of stock.

Besides above, I had also ordered Gillette fusion through Amazon.com. Its utility value can only be
experienced to mark end result. I have crossed 82 years and I commend those who wish for a close and clean
shave.

I would sponsor and advocate for others to try and feel its benefit and advantage. I should also thank
Amazon.com for prompt response to send the both items to reach me on time.

Product Description

Gillette Fusion Manual Razor – 1 Pack

Product Details

• Brand: Gillette
• Model: 5655
• Released on: 2006-01-27
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.56″ h x 7.81″ w x 4.02″ l, 1.00 pounds

Features

• Features five-blade shaving surface for a comfortable, precise shave
• Flexible comfort guard carefully follows the contours of the face
• Enhanced indicator Lubrastrip signals when it’s time to change the blade
• Ergonomic handle with an elastomer coating provides a secure grip and superior control

Customer Reviews

really is an improvement over the Mach 3..
I don’t have Gillette stock or work for the company. I hate shaving. I have a tough beard and sensitive skin. A bad combination. I bought the Fusion on a whim. I didn’t expect it to be signficantly better than the previous generation Mach 3 but hope springs eternal. After two weeks and 7-8 shaves with the same cartridge(!), I can wholeheartedly say that this is a very noticeable improvement over the Mach 3. The cartridges have an astounding life. The Mach 3 would give me about 3-4 shaves before the blades dulled enough to result in razor rash. The Fusion has at least doubled that and is still going strong. Amazing. The conspiracy theorist in me wonders if Gillette is using a higher quality steel in the blades for the product launch. Time will tell. Secondly, I get far less razor burn from the Fusion. Almost none actually. Lastly, it’s more difficult to cut myself in the nose/lip area which was something I had to watch carefully with the Mach 3. I’d guess this has to do with a larger blade surface area. In short, the Fusion really is an improvement over the Mach 3. As long as the cartridges continue to last for 8-10 shaves each, I will be a loyal customer.

Great Razor but use different blades
I bought the Gillette Fusion Manual Razor and shaved with the blades it came with and the shave was okay, no better then an Mach3. Then I tried the other Fusion blades, what a revelation.

The best shave comes from using the Gillette Power Fusion blades(orange color) with the Manual Razor. When I did this the shave was phenomenal, baby butt smooth. There was no irritation, no razor burn, simply a great shave.

Try this combination, you won’t be disappointed.

If you’ve gotta use a blade, use this one!
Let’s face it. Guys usually don’t get excited about new shaving products. Shaving’s about as pleasurable as a molten lava enema. Fortunately, the right products can make it a little more bearable. I’ve never anticipated the release of a shaving product of any kind before, but this razor got me really intrigued. Could this be the razor that conquers my impossible face (and wallet) once and for all?

Gillette have been the masters of shaving comfort for several years now. Their introduction of the Mach 3 razor was a breakthrough, just like they said. A lot of you likely still use the Mach 3, but it’s a good bet the Fusion will make you want to upgrade.
I’ll admit, I was a little wary about using a five-bladed razor. I felt the same way about the Mach 3; I envisioned pressing too hard and slicing into my jugular, or worse, going to work with an entire roll of toilet paper on my face. Thankfully, the opposite happened, and I used the Mach 3 and M3 Turbo for years. I even bought into the M3 Power when it came out, but found there wasn’t much difference in closeness or comfort (which is why I chose the manual Fusion over the Fusion Power). Still a really good shave, though.
Anyway, about the Fusion. First off, don’t be intimidated by the five blades. They’re close enough together that you really have to try to cut yourself. In fact, that’s one of the beauties of this razor. Even a face like mine, which is very susceptible to cuts, accepted the Fusion’s blades with very little irritation. The first couple of times I used it, I had to watch out for pressing too hard and suffered a couple minor nicks, but I quickly got the hang of it. The blades really do all the work. The head of the razor is bigger than the M3 as well, which actually does cut down on shaving time.
I’ve always liked the “indicator” strip on the top of the M3 blade that lets me know when it’s time to change the blade, and it’s here on the Fusion as well. It’s made with aloe, if you’re interested in that sort of thing, which supposedly aids in shaving comfort. You’ll get about a week’s worth of good shaves before the blade wears out, which works out to a pack of cartridges a month (about the same as the M3). It’s best to pick these up in bulk (packs of 8); if and when you switch to this razor, you’ll need them anyway, and you’ll save a little dough in the process.
The extra blade on the back of the razor is rather neat indeed. It does help even out your sideburns and touches up those tricky spots right under your nose and above your chin. I wouldn’t use it for beard sculpting or anything, but for tough areas it does a good job. Just be mindful of that blade when you’re shaving near your ears. I accidentally nicked my earlobe shaving my jawline the first time I used it. Yeowch!
Changing the blade out is just as easy as the M3 also. Just pop, slide, and click a new blade in.
The “comfort guard” under the main blades is a slight improvement from the M3, but it’s not really a “wow” factor. The “ergonomic” handle is pure gimmick; it does little more than make the Fusion look like a phaser from Star Trek. I would rather just buy the blades and have them fit on my Mach 3, but what kind of marketing savvy would that be? Oh well; the razor itself isn’t exactly a bank-breaker, and you only have to buy it once.

All told, this is the Porsche 911 of razors. It’s a smooth ride, it’s comfortable, it’s fast, and yes, even though the blades are pricey, it’s worth it to me. If I had my druthers, of course, I’d use an electric (they’re much less expensive in the long run), but they’re just not compatible with my face and Rocky Mountain-ish peaks and valleys of my neck. (Believe me; I’ve tried five different kinds.) The Fusion’s the closest shave I’ve gotten with a blade yet. If you really saw the difference between the M3 and M3 Power on your face, you’ll probably notice it with the Fusion Power as well, but I figure I’m paying enough for the one without the motor.
I’m glad I made the switch, and after comparing with the Mach 3, I won’t go back. Try it and see for yourself.

Product Description

Gillette Fusion offers every man ¿ whether clean-shaven or with facial hair ¿ a better way to shave. Gillette Fusion features a breakthrough 5 blade Shaving Surface¿ technology on the front of the shaving cartridge. The blades are spaced 30 percent closer together than MACH3 blades. This creates a Shaving Surface that distributes the shaving force across the blades for significantly less irritation and more comfort. Includes an enhanced Indicator Lubrastrip infused with Vitamin E, Aloe and natural oils fades from blue to white, signaling when optimal shave conditions have been reduced. The Precision Trimmer blade, a single blade built into the back of the cartridge, allows men to easily trim sideburns, shave under the nose and shape facial hair.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #44 in Health and Beauty
• Size: 8
• Brand: Gillette
• Model: 5659
• Released on: 2006-01-27
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .96″ h x 4.40″ w x 4.06″ l, .13 pounds

Features

• Box of eight replacement cartridges for the Gillette Fusion Manual razor
• Features five-blade shaving surface for a comfortable, precise shave
• Blades are spaced 30% closer together than MACH3 blades
• Infused with Vitamin E, aloe and natural oils, enhanced indicator Lubrastrip signals when it’s time to change blade
• The Precision Trimmer blade, a single blade built into the back of the cartridge, allows easy trimming of sideburns and other facial hair

Customer Reviews

I’m impressed +READ for a blade-extending TIP!
I’ve been very happy with the Mach III for the past few years –but then a Fusion razor and cartridge came in the mail and I figured I’d give it a try.

I’m probably a good one to test razors… see my photograph–not only do I shave my face, (though I typically have a goatee), but I also shave my entire head as well.

I’ve been using the same Fusion blade now –daily on my face, and just about every third day on my head– and despite some claims to the contrary, it’s still going strong… after almost three weeks!!

Why has my blade lasted this long, despite my pretty heavy usage? EVERY time I shave, after thoroughly rinsing the blade, I GIVE IT A QUICK SPRAY WITH SHOWER CLEANER. (Such as “Clean Shower” or any of the no-wipe cleaners that you spray after using the shower.)

Then I set the razor so it’s standing with the cartridge end down.

This does two things. The shower cleaner ensures that no film of water remains to dry on the edges of the blades, leaving spots for microscopic rusty areas to form,) and standing the razor blade-side-down makes sure that gravity takes any debris or water that MIGHT be left on the blade, DOWN and AWAY from the blade edge, since the edge of the blades face UP when you have the cartridge down.

Prior to doing this on the Mach III blades, I’d also get about 3 or 4 good shaves out of a blade… but once I tried it, I got as many as 30. It makes a HUGE difference! I should also point out that I almost never get nicks and cuts. (I’ve been shaving my head for about 4 years, and I think I’ve nicked it shaving ONCE… .part of the reason is because I’m very careful about using my blade-cleaning technique.)

Note to Gillette… Send me a lifetime supply of Fusion cartridges and I’ll consider removing the blade-life extending tip from this review!

- Jonathan Sabin

Make a Blade Last 6 Months
The Gillette Fusion is a great blade but doesn’t last long. I found a secret that makes a blade last 4-6 months. After shaving, rinse the blades well, knock the loose water from the blade by taping on a dry towel and then blow on it until it is very dry. Shaving does not make the blade wear out—rust does. Leaving the blade wet will lead to micro-rust in a few days so figure out how to dry it after using and it will stay very sharp for months. Try it and you will see.

Nice Shave But I’ll Stick With The M3 Power
I have been using Gillette’s Fusion Razor for a few weeks now and it’s a nice razor with some pros and cons compared to Gillette’s other blades. Gillette has some of the nicest products on the market, and I expected the Fusion to blow me away, but unlike the jump that was made when the Mach3 came out, I was not as excited after my shave as I was for the hype beforehand.

The Good

- The 5 blades are very smooth and glides across the face easily.

- Shaving time IS reduced with this new razor.

The Bad

- With so many blades, I felt like I was shaving off layers of skin. I feel there is a limit to how many blades are realistic, and this felt like it was too big for my face and I could seriously cut myself if I wasn’t careful.

- Shave isn’t much better than the Mach3 Turbo. While shaving my skin felt really smooth, but my hairs grew back just as quickly as they did with the Mach3 Turbo (no noticeable improvement).

- This razor is SO big I found it hard to get around facial areas like I could with the Mach3.

- The lotion strips on the M3 Power feel better and seem to last longer than on the Fusion razor.

- Design and look of the Fusion isn’t as slick or nice as the M3 Power.

- Blades are no longer interchangeable. They went with a new interface for putting blades in that seems to take a step back, and having to buy the new razor to work with the new blades was a sneaky move in my opinion.

- The single blade on the back is useless. It’s very hard to get the angle correct, and it barely gets anything off. The M3 Power got in tight spots just fine.

In conclusion, I plan to stick with my M3 Power. 3 blades seems to be just the right amount for getting in all areas on the face. While it might take a shave or 2 more to get all the hairs off then it does with the Fusion (on the large surface area portions of my face mind you), the M3 Power just seems safer in general.

This is more like 3 1/2 stars. Yes it’s a nice shave, but it’s not worth all the hype or additional financial burden this new blade will put you back.

**** RECOMMENDED