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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: palestra5 on July 26, 2014, 11:53:38 AM

Title: Alternative to Fusion Razor
Post by: palestra5 on July 26, 2014, 11:53:38 AM
Hello, I hope everyone is doing well.  Do you guys have an alternative to the fusion razor that is cheaper.  I can't believe how expensive those things have gotten.  Any help would be appreciated. 
Title: Re: Alternative to Fusion Razor
Post by: warhawk on July 26, 2014, 12:55:15 PM

HI P5:   TWO WORDS:    Safety Razors


WARHAWK
Title: Re: Alternative to Fusion Razor
Post by: warhawk on July 26, 2014, 01:03:29 PM
Here is an example:  You can purchase a 100 pack of Astra SP blades for under $12.  Try buying
100 Fusion blades and you will go bankrupt.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_box_?k=astra+blades (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_box_?k=astra+blades)

WARHAWK
Title: Re: Alternative to Fusion Razor
Post by: warhawk on July 26, 2014, 01:06:15 PM
PLUS IT is the most challenging and fun way to shave.  Shaving the traditional way makes shaving
more enjoyable and relaxing.

WARHAWK
Title: Re: Alternative to Fusion Razor
Post by: Goatee on July 26, 2014, 02:39:51 PM
War is right. DE shaving is vastly cheaper but you do need to learn how to use one. I am still learning.
Title: Re: Alternative to Fusion Razor
Post by: Magoo on July 26, 2014, 03:48:17 PM
IVe been using Bic Hybrid3 and like as well as any Gillette over priced  multi blade.
Title: Re: Alternative to Fusion Razor
Post by: palestra5 on July 28, 2014, 05:26:11 PM
Thanks for the input guys.  The Bic hybrid looks very interesting.  I might have to give it a look.
Title: Re: Alternative to Fusion Razor
Post by: TSE on August 01, 2014, 06:47:26 AM
Fusion blades are definitely pricey.

Just from a cursory search, they run about $3.25-ish per cartridge when buying the bulk 12-pack. Perhaps consider a Harry's razor.  Like the Fusion, it's a 5-blade cartridge. The price per cartridge is about $1.60 when buying the 16 pack.

I got a gift set as a present last Christmas and tried it out a few times. I thought it shaved just as well as a fusion or mach (IMO).

Like Goatee and Warhawk, I use and prefer a DE.  But, if searching for a 5-blade alternative to the Fusion, then maybe Harry's could be worth a look.



Title: Re: Alternative to Fusion Razor
Post by: slybeard on August 01, 2014, 07:06:01 AM
Similar to fusion, but much lower cost, is the Persona M5 Magnum.
Title: Re: Alternative to Fusion Razor
Post by: Tyler on August 01, 2014, 11:36:05 PM
Have you tried Dorco razors?
Title: Re: Alternative to Fusion Razor
Post by: wpruitt on August 02, 2014, 11:47:13 AM
Fusion has been priced out of my wallet.  I now use a knockoff from Dollar Shave Club