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Gillette Mach3 Turbo Refill Cartridges, 8-Count Box

July 5th, 2010 | Author: kk

• One box containing 8 men’s refill razor cartridges
• Made with soft, protective microfins to guard the skin
• For a close shave with less irritation–even when shaving against the grain
• With advanced anti-friction coating on blades
• All Mach3 cartridges fit all Mach3 razor handles

Product Description
Gillette Mach3 is the best manual razor for the closest shave with less irritation, even when shaving against the grain. 3 Blades with advanced Anti-Friction coating. Mach3 Turbo removes more of each hair with less irritation. Soft, protective Microfins. Gently smooth down the skin so Mach3 Turbo can shave evenly and effortlessly. Enhanced Indicator lubricating strip keeps your Mach3 Turbo gliding, shave after shave. All Mach3 Cartridges fit all Mach3 razors.Amazon.com Product Description
5-Blade Shaving Surface Technology with 5 PowerGlide Blades spaced closer together to help reduce pressure-with more comfort and less irritation than MACH 3

Gillette® MACH3® Turbo patented technologies work together as a system to give a close, comfortable shave.

• Forward Pivot
• 3 Anti-Friction Blades
• 10 Enhanced Microfins
• Indicator® lubricating strip
• Easy loading

Contains:

• 8 replacement Gillette® MACH3® Turbo cartridges.
• All MACH3 family cartridges fit all MACH3 family handles.

Gillette® MACH3® Turbo is the best manual razor for the closest shave with less irritation, even when shaving against the grain. 3 blades with advanced anti-friction coating. MACH3 Turbo removes more of each hair with less irritation. Soft, protective microfins, gently smooth down the skin so MACH3 Turbo can shave evenly and effortlessly. Enhanced Indicator lubricating strip keeps your MACH3 Turbo gliding, shave after shave. All MACH3 Cartridges fit all MACH3 razors.

GILLETTE MACH3 TURBO CARTRIDGES: 8-PACK

Razor Comparison Chart

RAZOR FEATURES
Microchip Onboard Microchip for consistent power.	x
Automatic Shutoff Turns razor off after about 8 minutes to help protect the battery in case of accidental activation.	x
Battery Power Soothing micropulses to help you reduce friction and increase razor glide, so you’ll barely feel the blade.*	x		x
Advanced Blade Technology 3 PowerGlide® Blades for incredible glide and comfort.			x	x
Advanced Blade Technology 5-Blade Shaving Surface Technology with blades spaced closer together to help reduce pressure–with more comfort and less irritation than MACH3®.		x
State-Of-The-Art Blade Technology 5-Blade Shaving Surface Technology with PowerGlide® blades spaced close together for Gillette’s Most Comfortable Shave.	x
Precision Trimmer 1 Precision Trimmer for those tricky spots like sideburns, under the nose, and around facial hair.	x	x
Comfort Guard 10 Microfins.			x	x
Flexible Comfort Guard 15 Microfins to follow the contours of your face for a comfortably close shave.	x	x
Low-Battery Indicator Light Lets you know when to change the battery, so you’ll always have power when you need it.	x

*vs. Fusion® Manual

Gillette Men’s Grooming

Gillette has researched men’s skin and hair for more than 100 years, optimize this purchase with:

	Gillette’s Shave Care – Shave Prep, After Shave Balms, Splash
	Gillette Haircare – Shampoos, Conditioners, Stylers
	Gillette Body – Antiperspirants/Deodorants and Body Washes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it better to use hot, cold, or warm water to shave?
Warm water is best for hydrating beard hair. Soaking in warm water softens hair and causes it to expand, making it 70% easier to cut.

What is the difference between shaving with shave gel and with soap and water?
Shave gel tends to be less drying than ordinary soap and water and won’t clog your razor the way soap can. Shave gels help retain skin moisture, making hairs easier to cut. Gillette Fusion HydraGel is available in several varieties, with special ingredients for different skin types.

What is the best way to avoid razor burn?
If the skin is not properly prepared before shaving or if the blade on your razor is dull, you are more likely to end up with razor burn. Make sure to hydrate hair in warm water for up to three minutes and apply plenty of shave gel. Also, be sure to change the blade on your razor at the first sign of dullness or discomfort.

Is it okay to let my girlfriend or wife borrow my razor?
For both hygiene and performance, it’s not a good idea to share your razor with your partner. Women have a much larger area to shave and you may find that after only a few shaves, your blade has dulled considerably, increasing the likelihood of nicks and cuts. Tell her to try a razor specifically designed for the way a woman shaves, such as Gillette Venus Embrace.

Does shaving make your hair grow back thicker?
Scientists at Gillette have conducted extensive testing on the effects shaving has on both male and female hair growth, texture, and color. This testing has proven that shaving does not affect hair growth, color or texture. Shaving does, however, alter the tip shape of the regrown hair, which may initially change the way hair feels as it grows back. But if hair is left to regrow completely, it will return to its former state.

In what direction should I shave to achieve the best shave?
Men’s facial hair tends to grow in different directions. Start by shaving with light, gentle strokes with the grain. Then, if necessary, go against the grain for an even closer shave.

What is the difference between disposable and refillable razors?
The entire razor is discarded when you are through with a disposable razor. With a refillable razor, only the blade cartridge is replaced. Refillable razors like MACH3 and Gillette Fusion incorporate more advanced blade technology and ergonomics vs. most disposables for greater control and a closer, more comfortable shave.

What is the difference between a single, double, triple and 5-blade razor? Which is best?
Gillette’s research has demonstrated that single blade technology, which has been applied since 1901, is demonstrably inferior to twin blade shaving systems such as SensorExcel®, and even more so to 5-blade systems such as Gillette Fusion. But the number of blades alone does not ensure a superior shave. The 5-Blade Shaving Surface of Fusion Power features progressive-blade alignment, patented blade coating process and a flexible comfort guard which collectively provide Gillette’s best shave.

How do I avoid nicks and cuts, particularly above my upper lip?
The area above the upper lip is tricky for many men. To help avoid nicks and cuts, always leave it for last. Apply plenty of shave gel and allow this area to soak up as much lather as possible. When shaving, don’t apply too much pressure. Gillette Fusion’s Precision Trimmer is really useful when shaving under the nose.

Gillette Mach3 Turbo Refill Cartridges, 8-Count Box

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• Le Grande:

  July 5, 2010 at 10:11 pm

  First, I want to explain that I gave 5-stars because this is a product review and this product is excellent as a razor blade. HOWEVER, be careful where you buy it from, some sellers especially on ebay and amazon (third parties) are selling FAKE blades. It’s hard to recognize at first but you can tell from a few things:

  1. If you are familiar with Gillette shave, you will feel the difference immediately. For example, my one-month old genuine Gillette razor still shaves better than a fake one.

  2. Lubricating strip on the fake one is not real. So, how do you know it? With real Gillette product you can immediately feel there is a lot of lubricant (a little sticky moisture feeling), BUT with the fake one, your face will feel very dry even when you used the blades for the first time. Because they are not lubricating! They are fake strips and made out of some plastic kind material.

  3. Even after many months of use, If you try to remove lubricating strip on your real Gillette product, you can see that there is still a lot of lubricant just under the strip and on the strip itself. And this strip is a one piece well-aligned strip, easy to remove and easy to put back. BUT, if you remove the fake one’s strip, this just plastic kind strip will break into parts and you cannot put it back in place.

  4. If you have a good eye, look closely to see if all three blades are leveled and adjusted as parallel to each other. Usually, on the fake ones, you will see a slight misalignment, basically they are out of line and think about it, what it can do to your face. Check all the blades in the box individually. None of them should be misaligned.

  5. Look closely to see small black dots on the blades. Original Mach3 blades have a little larger dots and their paint does not feel as precise as the fake ones. This is because, real ones have an almost invisible clear coat but you can see it if you look at the black dots directly.

  6. Look at the blue plastic strip just under the blades, now try to abuse them with the tip of your fingernails (Be careful do not cut your fingers).
  
  They are many micro-aligned plastic lines, and When you do this, they re-align themselves immediately without no damage to themselves. BUT on fake ones, they try to align back, but they can’t! They always leave marks on abused spots on them.

  7. Look at the front side of blades. Just under the moving head, you will see five parallel lines on the plastic stable part. On the real one the line in the middle is slightly thicker than other ones. But on the fake one they may show difference. And the fake ones, usually (not always) a little darker in color of plastic, if you have good eyes.

  8. Now a little flexibility test. You know Mach3s has flexible heads. Fake ones, too… However, if you move the head with your finger to the back, it should come back to the original place with a smooth movement. On the fake ones, they come back but they come back quicker than the real ones. And fake ones even make a slight plastic sound when coming back.

  9. Look at the plastic cartridge holder if it has serial number printed on it. If so, it still DOESN’T mean they are real. Nowadays, they are putting serial numbers on fake ones, too. So, follow the first 8 steps, to make sure you have the real ones.

  Nowadays, fakes are so close to real, I hope this review helps to all of you. I know some of the sellers who sell fake ones will find this review not useful. BUT using genuine razors is a health issue so be careful. And always buy from reliable sellers. Amazon itself is very reliable but be careful with other third party sellers. Read their reviews first!
  Rating: 5 / 5
• M. Vasowala:

  July 6, 2010 at 12:23 am

  I should have read recent reviews regarding this fake blades before ordering it online.

  Blades were rough and hurts the skin. I have been using Gillete for yrs
  
  (purchased from store) and never had such bad experience. Even blades are
  
  not clean as original ones and very close look can find other minor differences while comparing it to original.

  I checked various things as suggested in another review and one of those clearly proved its fake. I tried to abuse blue plastic strip just under the blades, they were many micro-aligned plastic lines, and this lines tried to align back, but they left marks on abused spots.
  
  Rating: 1 / 5
• J. Kronenberg:

  July 6, 2010 at 1:28 am

  These are FAKES and are barely usable. Yes, you will probably get them quickly and yes, it is a good price for Mach 3′s but the fact is these are NOT Mach 3′s. Don’t waste your money on these virtually unusable blades. Go to the store and buy the real ones.
  Rating: 1 / 5
• Leslie A. Lewis:

  July 6, 2010 at 2:36 am

  Through the Amazon website we purchased 3 packages of Gillete Mach3 Turbo Refill razor cartridges. My husband has used this brand for years and we have previously purchased through Amazon.
  
  This time, ‘The Natural Health Shoppe’ was actually the supplier. All the blades were defective and had to be thrown away. I would never purchase another product from the Natural Health Shoppe.
  Rating: 1 / 5
• Hey Now:

  July 6, 2010 at 3:44 am

  Two steps to guarantee your blades will be REAL:

  1) make sure it’s eligible for Free Super Saver Shipping

  2) make sure item is “Sold & Shipped by Amazon”

  Very important that it’s sold and shipped by Amazon. NOT sold by “So & So” and “Fulfilled” by Amazon – not good. Unfortunately these 3rd party sellers are selling fake blades – the ones everybody’s complaining about – the same ones you’ll find all over e-bay.

  I’m ashamed to say I’ve been using the fake (knock-off, counterfeit) blades for a couple of years. I had a hunch that either something was wrong or Gillette wasn’t consistent with their product. Because some blades were better than others, some just didn’t feel right from the start, and none of them lasted all that long. So this time around when I went looking to purchase new shaving materials I heard all this talk about phony blades and it all made sense. Those bums definitely made a fool out of me with their slick packaging, because they certainly “look” like real authentic Gillette replacement blades but they aren’t.

  And now that I’ve once again shaved my head with a REAL Gillette Mach 3 Turbo blade purchased from a reputable retailer (Amazon) I now realize what I have been missing – a smooth, close, effortless shave which doesn’t tear me up. And to my surprise the lubricating feature on the Turbo actually works! A great product.

  One more word of advice – keep your eye on the price of this item as it fluctuates often! Keep it in your shopping cart and buy when the price drops. I paid $1.83 per blade. Great deal.

  Once again… ships and sold by Amazon… VERY important!!!
  Rating: 5 / 5

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