The Custom Plus 3 Trick

[Kojak]

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then. 

Great quote and great tip. I'll be looking for these razors this weekend.

[Craig Reed]

I am from Seattle, and have not been able to find them around at any of my local drug stores, (RiteAid, Walgreens, Fred Meyer) am I missing something?

Love to give them a try, I have heard of using the Atra blades in them, but seems like you are getting a much closer, smoother shave.

I NEED to try this, please help!

[Kojak]

I am from Seattle, and have not been able to find them around at any of my local drug stores, (RiteAid, Walgreens, Fred Meyer) am I missing something?

Love to give them a try, I have heard of using the Atra blades in them, but seems like you are getting a much closer, smoother shave.

I NEED to try this, please help!

Walmart has them. They have a 10 count pack for $6.97
http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&ic=48_0&search_query=Custom+Plus+3&Find.x=22&Find.y=8&Find=Find

[Gambrinus]

I am from Seattle, and have not been able to find them around at any of my local drug stores, (RiteAid, Walgreens, Fred Meyer) am I missing something?

Love to give them a try, I have heard of using the Atra blades in them, but seems like you are getting a much closer, smoother shave.

I NEED to try this, please help!

Walmart has them. They have a 10 count pack for $6.97
http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&ic=48_0&search_query=Custom+Plus+3&Find.x=22&Find.y=8&Find=Find

That's actually the regular Custom Plus.  What you want are the Custom Plus 3.  It's basically a Sensor3 cartridge.  I've been using them for 2 or 3 months.  I get mine at Walmart.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gillette-Custom-Plus-3-Disposable-Sensitive-Razors-4-ct/12514807
http://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Razors-and-Blades/Custom-Plus-3-Soothing-Disposable-Razors/ID=prod3948204-product?V=G&ec=frgl_&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=sku3947053

[Gambrinus]

I said it before and I'll say it again.  I HATED the Headblade until I found these cartridges.  They are the most forgiving cartridge out there.  If you are thinking about throwing your HB in the trash, try these before you do.  If Headblade was smart, they would make a Sensor knock-off.  The blades have a leaf spring behind them and they pivot better than the Atra style cartridges.  If you have used the HB cartridge you have used an Atra style cartride.

[Kojak]

That's actually the regular Custom Plus.  What you want are the Custom Plus 3.  It's basically a Sensor3 cartridge.  I've been using them for 2 or 3 months.  I get mine at Walmart.

I should have known the ones I found at Walmart were priced to good to be true, thanks for the correction. I wonder if the Custom Plus, which seems to be a 2 blade razor would fit in the HeadBlade like the Custom Plus 3. 10 for $6.97 sounds really good to me.

[buddha]

I couldn't find 'em at my local Wally. Walgreen's had them, though.....2 varieties; Sensitive and Soothing.
I bought 1 of each yesterday and tried the sensitive today. Really a nice shave.
I also bought the Custom Plus (twin) on Friday by mistake. The problem with them is that the mount is too wide to use on the Sensor adaptor. So the regular Custom Plus cannot be used on the HB at all.

[Kojak]

I also bought the Custom Plus (twin) on Friday by mistake. The problem with them is that the mount is too wide to use on the Sensor adaptor. So the regular Custom Plus cannot be used on the HB at all.

Thanks for sharing that, I was tempted to buy the Custom Plus (twin) to see if they would work too. That would have been the best deal in town @ $6.97 for 10. I bought the Custom Plus 3 at Walmart in a 4 pack for $4.97 and could not be happier. I don't even see the need to try any other blade with my HeadBlade at that comfort and price.

[pdxtodd]

I just tried them for the first time tonight and echo everyone else.  Very close shave.   Definitely felt more pull than HB triples - but no razor burn and the shave is the closest I've ever had without a single nick.   Great advice!  And cheaper too.    I typically get two weeks out of a HB triple - so will be curious to see how long these last.

FYI - I'm in Portland Oregon and I found mine at Walgreens.

[pdxtodd]

Just a follow up.  I've been using the blades for a few days.  I'm not sure if its because they shave so close or what - but getting bumps and definitely not as comfortable of a shave as HB triples after the first shave.   I think I'm going to switch to something else.   Anyone have a tried a true alternative to HB triples?

[xnewyawka]

Just a follow up.  I've been using the blades for a few days.  I'm not sure if its because they shave so close or what - but getting bumps and definitely not as comfortable of a shave as HB triples after the first shave.   I think I'm going to switch to something else.   Anyone have a tried a true alternative to HB triples?

Todd, try the Personna auto plus or twin plus. They work better than the triples. You can find them at Walmart. It's one of the best values for cartridges out there. 

[pdxtodd]

Thanks for the tip!  I'll pick some up this week. 

[Craig Reed]

bought these to try out and the adapter seems too wide to slide in the tracks of the custom plus 3. Any help?!

[Kojak]

bought these to try out and the adapter seems too wide to slide in the tracks of the custom plus 3. Any help?!

You have to use the black adapter. It snaps right in.

[Gambrinus]

Craig make sure you have the right razor too.  It's easy to get the Custom Plus and the Custom Plus 3 mixed up.  They put them next to each other in the store, but they are a totally different razor.  I've only seen the 3's in a four pack.