[RatRipper]

Gillette kept trying to up-sell men on 3 and 4 bladed razors for absurd prices. I have been shaving almost 50 years and I don’t think they have ever improved a shave from the original Trac II, fixed head razor. Last year, I got online to search for 2-blade cartridges because twin-blade cartridges were almost impossible to find in retail stores. Personna makes them and Harmon does, too and you can get them on line.

In the process, I went to a wet-shave with a glycerin-based “cream” that comes in a stick dispenser like a stick deodorant. Rub it on your face and work it in with shaving brush and it lathers up quickly and easily. I found that this works better than gel type shave creams, giving you a closer shave. I think it softens the whiskers better and allows the blade to glide closer to the skin because it is thinner than gel.

I know there is the $1 shave club, but I have been getting products from Em’s Place online. Very pleased with the products I have bought from them. Bought a very nice nickel plated razor that holds twin-blade cartridges. Currently, I am the happiest I have ever been with my shaving products, and Gillette now has none of my business. Now, I feel even better about it.

[RayChuang88]

I've found the best shaves work with twin-bladed shavers at most. I've had very good luck with Schick's Slim Twin and hope to switch to Supply Incorporated's single-edge injector razor soon.

[Crolis]

I dropped Gillette a while ago due to the insane prices on replacement cartridges. I now use a double-edged safety razor with blades that cost $10 for 100 (Derby).

I suspect the antics by Gillette will push a lot of men back into traditional shaving as that community tends to celebrate the art of shaving and masculinity.

[Sans-Culotte]

Gillette kept trying to up-sell men on 3 and 4 bladed razors for absurd prices. I have been shaving almost 50 years and I don’t think they have ever improved a shave from the original Trac II, fixed head razor.

I actually like the multi-blade, pivoting, vibrating Gilette razors. I think it's called Fusion Power®. I get a close shave, never cut myself, and the cartridges last for weeks. I read somewhere that drying the blades makes them last longer, so I always dry mine with the blow dryer. I always use Edge shaving gel.

I was just about to pick up a mega-pack of refills at Costco this weekend as I am down to my last cartridge. That's not gonna happen now. I am going to try a brand called Dorco that was recommended by a Freeper. They make a similar multi-blade vibrating system.