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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: Franco on May 31, 2011, 08:23:30 PM

Title: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: Franco on May 31, 2011, 08:23:30 PM
So i've recently gone sly and i am using the normal gillette fusion blade. For some reason it only takes about 5-7 hours before i can already feel the hair growing out and i lose the slyness. I was using the xtreme 3 disposables to start off with and it seemed like those gave me a closer shave. Not to mention i have to shave everyday so after about 3-4 shaves with the fusion the blade is toast.

Anyone recommend a blade that has given them a closer shave than the fusion or that lasts longer as well? I'm willing to try anything!
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: Tyler on May 31, 2011, 11:04:56 PM
Are you shaving against the grain?
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: Franco on June 01, 2011, 03:06:02 AM
Are you shaving against the grain?

ya im sorry i should have said that before. I always go with the grain and then against it when i shave it.
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: intex on June 01, 2011, 05:49:08 AM


ya im sorry i should have said that before. I always go with the grain and then against it when i shave it.



I use the fusion proglide power- find I have to go against the grain to get the smooth feeling. Have no difficulty doing so.  I shave in morning - in evening I can begin to feel stubble. I shave every morning - doesn't take long
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: sailor61 on June 01, 2011, 07:15:00 AM
Hair grows so stubble happens -- and there is no way you can cut it below the level of your skin, no matter what the advertising folks try to convince us. I use a Fusion on my face but the blades are just too pricey for my head. Plus I find the blade arrangement to be awkward on the head.  My blade of choice on my head  is the Extreme 3 - less exspensive and I seem to get equally great results.

Plenty of guys swear by the Headblade using various blades. As for me I've never been able to master it though I do have plans to give it another shot in the near future since I can see the superiority of the design.  Freely admit it's not the device, it's me...
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: balddaniel on June 01, 2011, 10:26:50 AM
I use the Mach III and have done so for years.  I buy them at Costco and get 20 blades for about $42.00.  You should also try different types of shave gels.  First I put on Gillete fusion thermal scrub, rinse use shave brush and Williams shave soap, all on top of that shave gel use brush to add get to dome then shave against the grain and then with.  I stay sly for about 9 to 10 hours before I feel a little stubble.  Hope this helps.  :)
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: Cochise on June 09, 2011, 08:09:13 AM
Nothing, because the Gillette Fusion will shave your wallet until it disappears.
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: kenny57028 on June 09, 2011, 08:52:55 AM
I use the mach 3, it's always worked pretty nice. An there's not really much we can do, about the stubble growing in besides shave it again. I wish my head was always smooth, but somedays it seems that the hair grows faster than others.
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: Mikekoz13 on June 09, 2011, 12:47:45 PM
Try the M5 Magnum.... a great razor and the cartridges can be had for a good fair price. Check it out here:

http://www.personna.com/personna/blades/shaving/detail/m5-magnum-for-men/

Currently they are having free shipping.
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: Cochise on June 09, 2011, 01:09:56 PM
Free shipping on M5 Cartridges?
Sold! O0
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: Franco on June 09, 2011, 06:59:17 PM
right on thanks for the advice guys
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on June 09, 2011, 07:05:34 PM
M5's--the right shave tool at a great price!  That's IMO, of course.
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: SLYinKC on June 09, 2011, 08:28:57 PM
After trying just about everything....I have been using Schick disposables.  The three blade kind that flexes.....Extreme 3 I think is the name.  That along with shave secret does it for me.  I get 22 razors at SAMS club for about $20.
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: SlyCanuck on June 09, 2011, 09:07:33 PM
I love the Fusion, but I hate the price! :Xo!
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: TeenSlyGuy on June 09, 2011, 10:11:21 PM
Try the M5 Magnum.... a great razor and the cartridges can be had for a good fair price. Check it out here:

http://www.personna.com/personna/blades/shaving/detail/m5-magnum-for-men/

Currently they are having free shipping.

Ive been using the fusion forever honestly nothing else I think I'll give this a try.
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: Titus13 on June 15, 2011, 08:15:30 AM
The Headblade
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: xnewyawka on June 15, 2011, 11:45:17 AM
Ditto on the HeadBlade; best tool for the job!   O0
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: Titus13 on June 16, 2011, 11:19:27 AM
the headblade
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: FR8TRAIN on June 17, 2011, 09:09:27 AM
the headblade

Ditto! I've used every blade that can be used in an HB and the Gillette Sensor twin by far gives the closest shave. Of course, proper scalp preparation is the key to a close shave regardless of what blade you use. O0
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: Titus13 on June 17, 2011, 09:36:20 AM
I must try the gillette sensor twin then
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: Daven on June 21, 2011, 02:41:04 PM
My first ever shave was with the Fusion and Fusion Gel. I then got a Headblade and headslick for dad's day from my wife, I shaved for the second time with that, the slick is MUCH thinner consistancy and LOVE the way the headblade rolls. I am now a convert to the Headblade and slick.

I am now looking for their lotion, the HeadLube matte, but can't find it anywhere....frusterating. Also can't find the Bald Guyz wipes anywhere.
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: FR8TRAIN on June 24, 2011, 01:17:00 PM
My first ever shave was with the Fusion and Fusion Gel. I then got a Headblade and headslick for dad's day from my wife, I shaved for the second time with that, the slick is MUCH thinner consistancy and LOVE the way the headblade rolls. I am now a convert to the Headblade and slick.

I am now looking for their lotion, the HeadLube matte, but can't find it anywhere....frusterating. Also can't find the Bald Guyz wipes anywhere.

Make your purchase online. By clicking on a HeadBlade banner within this forum will get you 20% off your HB purchase. Plus, if you have ANY issues with the product, contact HB and they will always make it right.
Title: Re: What shaves closer than the Gillette Fusion?
Post by: Daven on June 24, 2011, 03:06:41 PM
My first ever shave was with the Fusion and Fusion Gel. I then got a Headblade and headslick for dad's day from my wife, I shaved for the second time with that, the slick is MUCH thinner consistancy and LOVE the way the headblade rolls. I am now a convert to the Headblade and slick.

I am now looking for their lotion, the HeadLube matte, but can't find it anywhere....frusterating. Also can't find the Bald Guyz wipes anywhere.

Make your purchase online. By clicking on a HeadBlade banner within this forum will get you 20% off your HB purchase. Plus, if you have ANY issues with the product, contact HB and they will always make it right.

SHOOT!!! I didn't see this until after I bought my stuff on Amazon. Oh well, I will use this advice when I make my purchase when this supply runs out.