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#15 by D.A.L.U.I. on 21 Apr, 2010 12:11
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Thanks parksie; finally got that part--and I thought I was only impaired when it came to IT
Well, having learned to do the flip deal, and three days into my trial, there are pluses and minuses for me at least. I rather like the handle better than M5 or Fusion [All my Fusion razors had their rubber pads come loose]. I think the trimmer works better around the ears than either Fusion or M5, and certainly less prone to nick the ear itself.
My main problem is that the shaves are as close as the Fusion, in terms of lasting smoothness, but not as long lasting by several hours than the M5. It certainly has the least perceptible drag of any blade I've used, bar none. I'm also finding that the problem area I have on the back of my head, a cowlick or something, doesn't get cut as close by far. This may confirm my initial impression from using the M5 that the so called higher drag factor was in fact the sensation of the razor lifting the hairs further out of the follicle and cutting them off deeper.
I'm going to use this for another couple of weeks to determine if it is just a matter of adjusting the technique or not. If I can't get as smooth, I'm going home the the M5. That's my opinion at 3 days. -
#16 by sellitman on 01 May, 2010 17:53
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I bought one of the Hydro 5's a few weeks ago and have just cancelled my Rolling Razor automated replacement razor shipping program. No more burns on the back of my head and smoother than my baby's butt. I have found after a week and a half the lotion compartment started looking empty so I just replaced the blade and I'm back in business. Overall this blade rocks! The handle isn't the best but I have gotten use to it.
I wish there was an adapter made so I could put the blade on my Headblade though. Anyone here an inventor? -
#17 by D.A.L.U.I. on 01 May, 2010 18:18
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Well, I'm back w/ M5--it's the close & lasting issue for me. The Hydro 5 is now my #2 backup, and Fusion is 3rd--price and comfort put it there. It was a fun experiment, but for now it's me and My M5--close, long lasting, & great value.
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#18 by Pshrynk on 07 May, 2010 16:10
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Finally found them and bought one here in Canuckia -
The H5 and Proraso are the near perfect head & face shave for me. -
#19 by RayzorBlade on 17 May, 2010 17:46
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I'm a shower shaver and left my hydro in my shower caddie and the gel strip got destroyed. But other than that it does cut gr8, just got to keep it dry.