Posted on 06/05/2010 9:41:03 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
The first new razor from Procter & Gamble’s Gillette division in four years - the Fusion ProGlide - hits U.S. store shelves today.
For two months, the company has been teasing the release with a TV ad campaign that shows the evolution of its razors and today’s date and said, “See what’s next.”
The Fusion ProGlide will be Gillette’s top-of-the-line razor for men with the battery-operated power model retailing for $12.99 and replacement blades going for a 15 percent premium over the current cost for Fusion blades.
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I have found that if you store your razor in a glass jar filled with high octane rubbing alcohol, with enough in it so the blades are submerged, the blades will stay sharp for much longer and it also will sterilize the razor. Needless to say any other high octane alcohol will work just as well, but I much rather drink it than waste it. I have no idea how come it works, but it sure does as it allows me to shave with the same razor for several weeks.
My beard has saved me thousands of blade bucks, and untold man-hours of time over the past half-century. Trim it myself once every two/three (okay, four) weeks, and still win my wife’s approval.
LOL This has got to be one of the most enjoyable threads in a while, a discussion on razors and shaving techniques.
FWIW the way the make a lot of razors is pretty neat, a lot of laser spot welding involved. I believe the Mach 3’s had 13 laser welds holding the blades to individual springs. I’ve added my geek commentary, feel better now.
Redhead, I don’t know why but I thought you’d enjoy this too.
Wilkinson Sword Classic Stainless Steel Double Edge Razor Blades - 30 Ct
Price: $11.25
http://www.amazon.com/Wilkinson-Classic-Stainless-Double-Blades/dp/B001NTFAG6
I'll never forget a line in either Choppers or Big Bike magazine, many years ago-
Some fella wrote a letter to the editors regarding the running war between Harleys and virtually every other motorcycle- and bear in mind both magazines were 90% Harley at that time, I guess the early seventies-
He wrote, "It takes a Real Man to start one, a Real Man to ride one, and a Real Man to make 'em say 'Uncle!'"
And the terse comeback?
"Yessir! It takes a Real Man to pluck out his beard with a clamshell..."
Seriously, in those days I did shave with a straight razor- had two of them, can't remember the brand, but they did give a nice, close shave provided you had very steady hands and did all the rituals. ( hot water to the face, work the lather in, strop the blade carefully, and re-strop it and coat it with castor oil when you were done )
Went back to my folks house circa 1991 when Mom was selling it and looked in the cabinet for them...
The had turned to dust- nothing left but the handles and a trail of red rust. Dammit.
I wonder why Gillette has never made a foray into the electric shaver business. It would be an immediately recognized name. As far as I can tell, yes it is true that electrics can “shave closer than a blade” (especially the rotaries). They do so by compressing the top layer of skin as they shear the whiskers. A blade shaver who switches won’t see the difference for about a month, however, as the scars from blade shaving disappear.
I’ve done the dry shave a couple of times. I got through it, but I’m pretty sure I had a tear forming. My facial hairs are like steel.
Do you have any recommendations as to a good electric shaver? As many blades as I go through, it would be cheaper to buy one.
+2 And occasionally I use an electric that I bought years ago.
Just a wuss here.
Well, I finally got tired of buying all those ridiculously expensive multiple blade refills ( and they do shave well, when they are still sharp ) and got an electric razor- no, it’s not quite as close a shave as a blade, but you can touch it up later in the day in just a few seconds.
I did not have a razor. Had to use glass from a broken beer bottle from the fight the night before.
Hair conditioner makes a nice substitute for shaving cream, especially on the road in hotels.
“It’s kind of an art.”
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That’s what I thought. I have a hard time even sharpening my kitchen knives. All kinds of devices are on the market that guarantee successful knive sharpening but I have yet to find one that works well and consistently. I have my kitchen knives sharpened at the gun show.
My wife has one made by Waring. She swears by it. Says it works great.
If 2 blades are better than 1 and 3 blades are better than 2 and 4 blades are better than 3..............why not 20 blades.
I certainly will look into it. Thanks for the info.
Norelco corded rotary-head shavers are the best electrics IMHO, especially if you get one “made in Holland” (not China). Next best would be any other rotary-head shaver. Look for a mustache/sideburn trimmer attachment if that would be suitable to your hair style. I have not had good luck with foil-type shavers, even the better brands such as Remington — they are easy to damage, not very accommodating to heavy whiskers, and hard to clean.
A set of rotary heads and blades will probably last several years if you keep them dry and clean, and replacements are easy to get though pricey.
I think I remember seeing a parody ad for an octo-bladed razor.
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