Gillette Fusion Manual Razor

Product Description

The Gillette Fusion Razor is the first shaving system for men that combines revolutionary blade technologies on both the front and the back of a single shaving cartridge. Designed for every kind of face -- from the soft, clean-shaven to the rough and stubbled -- the Fusion offers the most comfortable and precise shave you'll get from any blade on the market. Revolutionary Blade Technology Gillette Fusion features a breakthrough five-blade shaving surface technology on the front of the cartridge. The blades are spaced 30 percent closer together than the MACH3 Turbo cartridges, Gillette's earlier generation of razors. In fact, in consumer tests, the Fusion was preferred overall to the MACH3 Turbo razor by 2-to-1, and scored higher on every performance, appearance and ergonomic measure as well. Gillette's Fusion Razor. Gillette's breakthrough design features five blades, a flexible comfort guard, and an enhanced Lubrastrip. View larger. The combination of adding more blades and narrowing the inter-blade span creates a "shaving surface" that distributes the force across the blades, resulting in significantly less irritation and more comfort. The new flexible comfort guard carefully follows the contours of the face to help shaving surface comfortably shave closer than ever. And an enhanced indicator Lubrastrip, infused with skin conditioning Vitamin E and Aloe, fades from green to white, signaling when optimal shave conditions have been reduced and it's time to change your razor. Setting New Standards for Precision and Design The back side of the Fusion blade cartridge sets a new standard for the modern manual razor. 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 expertly shape facial hair with precision and control. The Fusion features an ergonomic, superbly engineered razor handle with an elastomer coating that provides a secure grip, better control,

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.