Gillette V Schick Razors

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I have noticed that Gillette Fusion blades are $6 a packet more than the top Schick blades. Which is better.?? because $6 a packet adds up. I am considering switching to Schick Titanium after many, many years of Gillette.
Any one have an opinion on Gillette v Schick ? Which gives a better shave, lasts longer etc ??
I know its a different topic from the usual topics, posted. But its interesting to get opinions on different things !!

[BlueKoop]

Gillette Mach 3, Greatest invention in razors IMO. I don't see why you would need more than 3 blades?

[Resurrection]

Originally Posted by BlueKoop

Gillette Mach 3, Greatest invention in razors IMO. I don't see why you would need more than 3 blades?

+1

Four and five blades are too much. Interesting to see Gillette's ads suggesting people to stop using the Mach 3 (nstead of their opposition's products) and move to their Fusion model.

[Scott]

Gillette claim around 1:4 adult men on this planet use their razor. Hard to believe IMO but hey, even if they're nearly right they have the market covered.

Good product, lasts well and I haven't cut myself with one ever.

How long do you lot get out of a blade?

[pottery beige]

i shave my belly with rusty Gillette Blue 2's.. never been one for marketing BS.....

[msman]

gillette mach 3 best ever smooth shave and even the site of water cleans it.
have the shick titanium waste of money, no gap in between blades to flush the hair out takes longer to flush the damn thing then to shave.

[dannyxm]

Have had Gillette Razors, Shick Razors, Mach 3, Fusion etc etc for a long time.

I thought just to see, i purshased el cheapo Coles brand disposable razors, i think it was $4 for a pack of 20.

Very impressed. Mind you i grow facial hair quickly and shave my head with no cuts.

I guess one of the main issues is to be able to flush the hair out.

[BigCav]

i found the schicks were very smooth, they have a few wire strips accross the face of the razors and they slide so nice, however they got clogged up to easy, i used to only shave every 3rd day and theyd get clogged up way to easy and stop working

[GS608]

i used the fusion razors a while back, not worth the extra over the disposable ones imo

[JamesR]

Originally Posted by Resurrection

+1

Four and five blades are too much. Interesting to see Gillette's ads suggesting people to stop using the Mach 3 (nstead of their opposition's products) and move to their Fusion model.

+1

been using the mach 3 for a few years, always shave after shower[softens hairs, better shave], and blades last a while, no cuts.

[TZENU]

Safety razor for the cost of a pack of fusion/mach blades and double edge blades 10 for a couple of bucks and they last longer than the cartridge blades! ... Better shave and cheaper...

[EBII Ghia]

Love the Gillette multi blade razors, currently using the Fusion Power with 5(?) blades and a aaa battery.
I cant stand the Schick. I received a couple of them during Movember a few years ago and the blades felt like they were blunt. I reckon the wires across them do more harm than good.

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by BlueKoop

Gillette Mach 3, Greatest invention in razors IMO. I don't see why you would need more than 3 blades?

Agreed

[Mr Hardware]

I, unfortunately, am riding the Mach 3 carousel atm
$24 for a pack of eight or whatever it is is bloody steep
i've been considering switching to a DE Razor but i'm too afraid i'll cut myself baaad.

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

I, unfortunately, am riding the Mach 3 carousel atm
$24 for a pack of eight or whatever it is is bloody steep
i've been considering switching to a DE Razor but i'm too afraid i'll cut myself baaad.

I have found them for around $18 at markets or $20 when on special at the supermarkets.

Just a tip... After using your razor, dry it as best you can (5 second blast with the hair dryer) and leave it standing up in around 5mm of light machine oil (like singer oil) or if you don't have that, vegetable / olive oil.

It will make any blade last 2-3 times as long as normal. I was told that the blades exposure to air and water causes corrosion and a dull edge. Remove the water and air and the blade won't dull as fast.

Don't know if it's BS but I have been doing that for the last year and it seems to have worked for me.

I have to shave.. a lot. One of the many benefits of very ethnic parents....

[TZENU]

Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

I, unfortunately, am riding the Mach 3 carousel atm
$24 for a pack of eight or whatever it is is bloody steep
i've been considering switching to a DE Razor but i'm too afraid i'll cut myself baaad.

Wise choice.. If you have the patience you might cut yourself the first several shaves (weepers) but after that you'll see the results.... You don't need more than one blade to shave!!!.. I've got a couple of cut throats at home ready to be honed; just working up the gonads to use them!

[Grippy]

Originally Posted by TZENU

Wise choice.. If you have the patience you might cut yourself the first several shaves (weepers) but after that you'll see the results.... You don't need more than one blade to shave!!!.. I've got a couple of cut throats at home ready to be honed; just working up the gonads to use them!

You'd want a steady hand! Great way to save some $$$ though

[98-EL-88]

Schick all the way coz they have the style trimmer on the end and it only costs $12 where the gillette costs $10 without the trimmer also i only use each cartrage 3 times only coz i shave once a week

[Mr Hardware]

Originally Posted by TZENU

working up the gonads to use them!

I hear ya brother!

And likewise yellow festiva, I have to shave a lot too. Some blokes at work here come in on a thursday with a five o'clock shadow having not shaved since monday.

If i left shaving four days i'd look like i just crawled out of a dumpster
five days and i'd have a chuck norris beard

[Brent]

Got the Fusion myself and quite like it. Downside is the metallic handle which gets all slippery to hold if you have shaving lotion over your hands. Inferior to the moulded rubbery grips on the other models.

Also, can somebody explain to me the technical reason why the "lubricating strip" is located above the blades? So, you get the lubrication from the strip AFTER the 5 blades have gone across your skin. Hmmm.....

[FASTXR]

Originally Posted by EBII Ghia

I cant stand the Schick. I received a couple of them during Movember a few years ago and the blades felt like they were blunt. I reckon the wires across them do more harm than good.

That's interesting because I'd been a long-time Gillette Mach 3 user until I ran out of blades one day and remembered the free Schick Titanium jobby I got during Movember. I don't know whether its the slightly larger head on it or what but I actually prefer it and reckon it does a slightly better job.

Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

Just a tip... After using your razor, dry it as best you can (5 second blast with the hair dryer) and leave it standing up in around 5mm of light machine oil (like singer oil) or if you don't have that, vegetable / olive oil.

It will make any blade last 2-3 times as long as normal. I was told that the blades exposure to air and water causes corrosion and a dull edge. Remove the water and air and the blade won't dull as fast.

Alternatively, here's a product that I've heard a couple of people swear by:

RazorPit

I was given one a few weeks ago but haven't gotten around to trying it yet.

[Grippy]

Originally Posted by Brent

Also, can somebody explain to me the technical reason why the "lubricating strip" is located above the blades? So, you get the lubrication from the strip AFTER the 5 blades have gone across your skin. Hmmm.....

I have often wondered the same thing

[LOWBA6]

Gillette Mach3 is what i use, have to shave every second day, having said that i dont change the blades very often because i usually cant be bothered, changed it the otherday and forgot how nice it is to shave with a new blade. Reminds me i need to buy some more soon!

[GK]

Originally Posted by BigCav

i found the schicks were very smooth, they have a few wire strips accross the face of the razors and they slide so nice, however they got clogged up to easy, i used to only shave every 3rd day and theyd get clogged up way to easy and stop working

Had used Gillette razors all my life. Got sick of the price rises so I went for a Schick Quatro. Cut smooth, however they really got clogged so darn easy. In the process of thoroughly cleaning them, you stuff up the lube strip, which makes the shave only so so. At least on my face it did.

I went back to a Mach 3, but thought what the hey, and went to Fusion. Awesome product. Only takes a very little rinse to thoroughly clean. I'm sold! Less cuts than the Mach 3, in fact almost zero. I have curly and thick facial hair, so I can't really just shave willy nilly, need to press quite hard to get the job done right!

GK

[GK]

Originally Posted by Brent

Also, can somebody explain to me the technical reason why the "lubricating strip" is located above the blades? So, you get the lubrication from the strip AFTER the 5 blades have gone across your skin. Hmmm.....

Originally Posted by Grippy

I have often wondered the same thing

I've never even thought about that, until now. Darn good question!

GK

[Paxton]

Originally Posted by GK

I went back to a Mach 3, but thought what the hey, and went to Fusion. Awesome product. Only takes a very little rinse to thoroughly clean. I'm sold! Less cuts than the Mach 3, in fact almost zero. I have curly and thick facial hair, so I can't really just shave willy nilly, need to press quite hard to get the job done right!

GK

That is the same as my experience with both the Fusion and the Mach3. I'll never go back to the Mach3 again mainly because the only time I went back from the Fusion, I cut a chunk out of my chin that didn't stop bleeding for about a week. No cuts at all with the Fusion. I think those that love their 3 Blade shave haven't used the Fusion. I didn't plan on it until they were giving the Fusions away with the Daily Telegraph (which I don't subscribe to, but the Outlaws do).

[FGII-XR6]

I have the cheapest and quikest option a full beard just get it trimed when I get my hair cut ;)

[Ralliart]

Ive always used Gillette Razors, Ive used Mach3 many times , but Fusion is way better imo.

[Franco Cozzo]

I use a Gilette Mach 3 razor, except I'm a moron and I've managed to slice myself up with it once haha.

I'm 18 and my facial hair grows in patches, I can leave it for a month and only have patches covered in hair so it doesn't get much use haha.

[Riksta]

Originally Posted by pottery beige

never been one for marketing BS.....

I am, when I first saw the ad linked in my post here I went to try find the product! Never did spot it in the shops though :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjEKt5Izwbo