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Acne? Razor burn? Help!
R o b 6:
The Fusion is my choice for the dome and it really cuts down on the irritation factor. Mach 3 for the mug. The Fusion blades cost more, but also last a long time. It also depends on the frequency you use it...every day (preferred) or every 3-4 days (which to me, can make it dull much faster if it has to cut through thicker hair). It helps to dry it off with a few sprays of rubbing alcohol once you're finished.
ycartt:
Thanks, rob6, for that tip about the alcohol on the blades. I believe you are shaving in the shower? So are you taking your blade out each day and spraying with alcohol? Is this mainly to sanitize the blade and/or to help it last longer?
Also, can you use the regular Fusion blades on a Fusion Power razor? Was just wondering if it was a gimmick by Gillette that you had to use Fusion Power blades with Fusion Power razor so they can make a little extra dough.
SBG Math Guy:
Guys guys don't worry about costs anymore. Didn't you read Tank's post about olive oil? Once you are done shaving put your razor in olive oil (read his post under product review). One fusion blade used to last him a week, and now since he's been putting the blade in olive oil he has used the same blade for 2 FULL MONTHS!!! !B@
Just do it and watch how much money you save.
ycartt, I use Mach 3 for my head and some disposable razor for my face. It's really one of those cheap small razors, and that's because the hairs on my cheeks are still thin (even though I'm 24 :)) so something like Mach 3 would be too sharp and not needed. :popo
I also struggle with the back of my head. The way I deal with it is by shaving only with the grain. It doesn't become too smooth but I am getting an electric razor soon so I will see if that will be helpful. For me going against the grain at the back of my head would take forever to finish. Too hard for my sensitive skin.
R o b 6:
--- Quote from: ycartt on April 17, 2009, 02:07:58 PM ---Thanks, rob6, for that tip about the alcohol on the blades. I believe you are shaving in the shower? So are you taking your blade out each day and spraying with alcohol? Is this mainly to sanitize the blade and/or to help it last longer?
Also, can you use the regular Fusion blades on a Fusion Power razor? Was just wondering if it was a gimmick by Gillette that you had to use Fusion Power blades with Fusion Power razor so they can make a little extra dough.
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ycartt:
I don't keep the Fusion in the shower...I store it in a drawer after use and yeah, the alcohol dries off any excess water and I guess the sanitizing is an added bonus! I use the regular "manual" fusion blades on the "power" handle and vice-versa. I received one free in the mail so I have both and both work just fine with either blade. It's a gimmick if you ask me. Same for Mach3 power and manual blades and handles.
Hope that helps!
D.A.L.U.I.:
--- Quote from: ycartt on April 17, 2009, 02:07:58 PM ---Thanks, rob6, for that tip about the alcohol on the blades. I believe you are shaving in the shower? So are you taking your blade out each day and spraying with alcohol? Is this mainly to sanitize the blade and/or to help it last longer?
Also, can you use the regular Fusion blades on a Fusion Power razor? Was just wondering if it was a gimmick by Gillette that you had to use Fusion Power blades with Fusion Power razor so they can make a little extra dough.
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I think the "non" power blades fit the power. I'm devoted to Fusion, but after two razors' motors died I gave up and went to non-power. Here in New Orleans I can get 8 blades for $23 & change, so I figure $3 a week, I was able to get 14 days just w/ my face, now I change weekly. When you cost in the haircuts for the wispy combover-$30 a visit a year and a half ago, I'm still ahead (no pun intended!) Just gotta have my smooth noggin fix every morning--best part of the day in many ways. Smooth & sly, coffee in hand, reading the local rag on a weekend is really nice. O0
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