Double Edge Safety Razor vs. Gillette Fusion Proglide

[TheClassicGentleman]

Hello Gentleman,

I was chewing the fat with my twin brother about shaving practices, he loves the Gillette Fusion Proglide, while I use a double edge safety razor exclusively. Even though my face has cleared up substantially ever since I started using a double edge safety razor, he sticks to his guns about the Gillette Fusion Proglide being better. I understand its all about personal choice; and this may have been addressed in another thread, but I was wondering which do you gentleman prefer, the old reliable double edge safety razor or the Gillette Fusion Proglides the look like spaceships? Why?

I'll start off by saying I prefer the double edge safety razor because it provides a much milder shave for me compared to the multiple blade Fusion Proglide. My skin is far less irritated using the double edge safety razor. I can shave everyday without experiencing one hint of razor burn; my brother can only shave every 3-days. Lastly, the blades are far more economical to purchase. 100 Personna Lab Blue blades cost me $17 compared to my brother spending the same amount for 6 Proglide heads. It just makes sound financial and common sense using a double edge safety razor IMHO.

So to recap

Do you prefer the Double Edge Safety Razor or the Gillette Fusion Proglide?

Why?

Brian :detective:

[CharlieFoxtrot]

This might be a lop-sided debate.

[warhawk]

I prefer the DE shaves over the cartridges. I started DE shaving last month and I get smoother shaves over cartridges. Before DEs I shaved with Gillette Fusion, Schick Hydro5, and Magnum5. Safety razors all the way.:thumbup1:

WARHAWK

[Obi Wan]

I prefer DE but a PubeGlide isn't completely useless.

[Mr5x5]

Straight wasn't an option so I'll go DE. Here is a good discussion on why http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/51152-Thoughts-on-the-untimely-death-and-quiet-resurgence-of-manly-rituals

[JeffOlson]

I prefer a DE safety razor, but not because DE shaving is more economical (it is not, at least for me) and not because I get better shaves with a DE razor (I don't). I prefer a DE safety razor because it is more fun!

I get great shaves with a ProGlide, every time, and the cartridges are far less money than what I've been spending at a couple of this site's sponsors. ;)

[linty1]

I prefer the DE razor. Price is king. Also I like the... sorta throw back old school coolness of the whole process. Also less irritation on the face.

[AirForceMX]

DE, all day, every day. Head, Face, Dogs...just kidding! I actually went back and forth between DE and my Mach 3 for two years until recently I found the Astra SP!

[michiganlover]

I prefer pretty much anything to a Gillette Fusion. It's an overpriced gizmo, that doesn't shave very well, and it has way too many blades. The twin bladed Trac II, Atra, and Sensor are vastly superior to it.

I enjoy using DE, SE, Injectors, and double bladed cartridge razors depending on how I feel on any given day.

[Parallax]

If I had to use a cartridge razor, it would be the Sensor. However, the DE experience is much more fun and produces a way better shave. I will never go back.

[bnalley]

DE all the way. I find it to be much better for the skin also, I get none of the irritation or bumps that the cartridge razors used to give me. Plus, I am a practitioner of many things most consider antiquated and odd:001_cool:. I find that prior generations always did it better. All we have managed to do is screw everything all to hell with our modern livin'.

[peterno3]

I switched from a Gillette Fusion to a Gillette Super Speed about a year ago, and the DE is far better. I still occasional use the Fusion when I travel for speed and ease, but I never look forward to it. The Fusion is much more irritating, and doesn't give nearly as close of a shave

[Bubblehead]

Ok, I'll go ahead and go against the grain here. I haven't used any Gillette razors as of late so I won't comment on them. However, I do use and prefer the Hydro 5. It shaves every bit as close as any of my old school DEs, but the difference is in fewer nicks aaand using a flat wall of multiple blades is far more consistent in catching those occasional missed whiskers around the chin and jawline because the blade angle never changes when hugging the turns. I also can pop off that nasty slime strip which gives back the pivot feature.

The Schick is an ugly SOB but it's an extremely effective one, and that's ultimately what counts.

[ironfisted]

I've been shaving with a DE less than two months, so I'm still working on my technique. As a result, at this moment I would have to say that I "prefer" shaving with my Mach 3, in that it's quicker, easier, and provides perfect results every time, no ingrown hairs, weepers, or any other issues. I've been wet shaving with the M3 for years, and I find it to be an exceptional experience whether I'm using Real Shave Company, Nivea, Mama Bear, TOBS, RazoRock, or any other of the many wonderful products that are available. However, it was my foray into DE shaving that really excited me about the process and has helped me to enjoy my morning ritual. Once I master my technique, I expect that I will have to come back to this thread and revisit my post.

[stuble]

I have also been shaving with a DE less then 2 months but prefer the DE to the M3. I have used the M3 as well as the Sensor and Fusion and while I have not felt the burn or discomfort from the cartridge I do feel the DE shave is more enjoyable and close even with the occasional nicks one experiences during the learning curve.

Ed

[cxg231]

I got a consistent DFS from my Gillette Fusion, but it caused so much irritation on my neck that I could only use it every other day, every third day if I could help it. The DE razor lets me shave everyday and be at my most presentable with a lot less irritation. Plus, shaving with the Fusion wasn't fun. My DE/SE razors are FUN! :smile:

[Clovis Man]

See http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/177019-I-just-couldn-t-do-it! (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/177019-I-just-couldn-t-do-it%21) --

11-15-2010 -- "For the past month or two, my habit has been to use a DE at home and my Fusion on the road in the 18-wheeler. This morning, I went to buy new carts for the Fusion and -- well -- looking at 4 carts for ~$10 US or 10 DE blades for less than $2 US -- I just couldn't bring myself to buy Fusion blades."

And that's the "official" version, never mind the whole ritual thing about using a DE.

[linty1]

I switched from a Gillette Fusion to a Gillette Super Speed about a year ago, and the DE is far better. I still occasional use the Fusion when I travel for speed and ease, but I never look forward to it. The Fusion is much more irritating, and doesn't give nearly as close of a shave

Mm now that you mention is, I forgot about the situation of travel! That's a nice idea.

[bluesbishop]

I would have to say DE without question....I mantra I repeat alot to new members of the Brotherhood of the Open Comb i (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/283931-Brotherhood-of-the-Open-Comb)s
"the BOTOC is more than a shaving group...it a group of like minded brothers that see our shaving as a metaphor for something greater, and that can see how even small shifts in one's life can create great things."

To me traditional shaving is more than getting a great shave, it is almost this alchemical process of taking something that was once a chore and transforming it into something we truly enjoy....from something as simple as 'shaving" we have found joy in the little things in life. Gentleman that is a great feat! I know for me I look forward to my daily shave, and the whole ritual involved in the process.

Do I get a better shave...yes...do I get less burn and irritation...yes....has it help me appreciate and see beauty in the details of things I once over looked...yes!

Oh...and to the Op....I'm a Twin also...and my twin brother is also on B&B.....maybe show him the before and after pics of my brothers face and the improvements made from traditional wet shaving.....see his post here. (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/293069-Shave-Off-Cobra-Classic-vs-Ever-Ready-Streamline)

[bvance554]

I haven't touched a cartridge razor in atleast 2 years. The Gillette cartridges shaved just fine for me then, but that was back when shaving was a chore. It means something more now. And no, I certainly have not saved any money since giving up cartridges, but its certainly possible if one were to not come to this fine forum :wink2:

I prefer shaving with a DE, SE, or straight much more than I ever did a cartridge, but I can't say its because of the quality of the shave. To me the reasons are intangible...I just like them better. Its a personal preference and that is something that you will never convince your brother nor anyone else of. Happy shaving!

[kingping]

Funny how the first thing I noticed in the pictures were the errant hairs stuck in the cartridge razor--reminding me of how much I hated to shave before my, um, enlightenment. I used to tap my disposable razors so hard on the sink trying to unclog them that I'd occasionally pop the head across the bathroom! Tap! Tap! Tap-damn!

De and straights work just fine for me.

[shuasdad]

I can shave one pass just as fast with a DE as I could with the Fusion. Having learned a multi-pass technique, it does a take a little longer, but not much. I wouldn't go back to the Fusion for speed. I didn't get good shaves with it, but maybe the techniques I've learned and practiced would improve the Fusion's performance as well.

Dunno, don't care to find out. Working on the challenge of straight razor shaving. Definitely having more fun than the Fusion ever provided.

[likehotbutter]

On a de forum? This is going to be biased lol

I always prefer my DEs but I still keep my cart around for those days when I have to rush out of the house pronto

[TheClassicGentleman]

I would have to say DE without question....I mantra I repeat alot to new members of the Brotherhood of the Open Comb i (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/283931-Brotherhood-of-the-Open-Comb)s
"the BOTOC is more than a shaving group...it a group of like minded brothers that see our shaving as a metaphor for something greater, and that can see how even small shifts in one's life can create great things."

To me traditional shaving is more than getting a great shave, it is almost this alchemical process of taking something that was once a chore and transforming it into something we truly enjoy....from something as simple as 'shaving" we have found joy in the little things in life. Gentleman that is a great feat! I know for me I look forward to my daily shave, and the whole ritual involved in the process.

Do I get a better shave...yes...do I get less burn and irritation...yes....has it help me appreciate and see beauty in the details of things I once over looked...yes!

Oh...and to the Op....I'm a Twin also...and my twin brother is also on B&B.....maybe show him the before and after pics of my brothers face and the improvements made from traditional wet shaving.....see his post here. (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/293069-Shave-Off-Cobra-Classic-vs-Ever-Ready-Streamline)



LOL, thank you for the support and the letting me know about your twin. I just showed my twin your comment and he's like "Yeah, well".

Truthfully he feels that the Gillette is the right thing for him and he might change his mind but until he feels karma pulling him towards a double edge he'll just stick with the Gillette. Perhaps when I show him your brothers before and after pictures he'll definately change his mind.

[syngent]

i dont believe many of us would be here if we had a preference for the pro glide, that being said there are still some on here that use them with brushes and better software... i never personally had an issue with the proglide or the mach three they both gave me a wonderful shave,.. i began with a brush and cream a few years ago only got into the DE side in dec just passed just because i thought it was cool and had issues at first because i kept doing clean up with the pro glide,... i had to finally decide to tuck it completely away before i got the hang of the DE's and it took about a month before i got comparable results

[lancj1]

I will rock the boat. I love DE shaving but I also have an interest in shaving and products in general and sometimes pick things up to try, and rotate. I think the Gillette Fusion razor gives a fantastic shave, and I think high end modern canned products, such as Gillettes, are exceptionally slick and cushioning. Fusion hydrating gel best IMHO.

This week I have had a few days off DE and I have shaved with a Dorco twin blade, Atra replica, using Palmolive stick and this morning fusion gel. At present I am sat in the garden enjoying the sunshine before work sporting a BBS.

That said, in all my years, thirty five, of cart shaving I never heard of an ingrown and only got razor burn if I ran out of lubricant and did it wrong,

Like both, use both. ymmv

[stuart12dz]

I still use a Fusion for head shaving, but there's just something about using a 1948 Super Speed (my birth razor) that I just can't explain.

[Renato1]

Fusion cartridges are superior. They don't require any technique, they are less irritating, they are faster and they only require one main pass, and some little passes where one may have missed something. Learning curve is negligible.

DE baldes require a lot of technique, and even with that, someone with touchy skin can wind up nicking themselves. Learning curve is significant.

For me, the proof is in the Block of Alum - there are a lot more stings from using blades than from using Fusion.

But there's no challenge in Fusion. No having fun with different razors, different blade angles and different blade gaps.

It's a bit like comparing Windows and Linux.
Regards,
Renato

[Mad Man]

When I travel and use a cart with a brush and good lather I get astonishingly good shaves.

The secret? No pressure, multiple pass and no pressure.

Takes as long as DE but the cost...sheeeeesh!

[Sledgehammer39]

I much prefer DE razors to the modern Fusion Proglide razor.

[Oblique Human]

DE because they're better.

[Maxime D.]

In the world of today its all about friendly using. We drive automatic cars, movies plots are easy to understand, games require no skill and we eat frozen food. In a world like this, the safety razor is a rebel.

[ChiefBroom]

My first shave with a DE razor was back in November. I haven't shaved with anything else since. I've only skipped shaving on two days, but I also shaved twice on two days. I'll probably end up having to travel with a Proglide; I'm not looking forward to it. I do still use my old one to shave the back of my neck.

[TheClassicGentleman]

Fusion cartridges are superior. They don't require any technique, they are less irritating, they are faster and they only require one main pass, and some little passes where one may have missed something. Learning curve is negligible.

DE baldes require a lot of technique, and even with that, someone with touchy skin can wind up nicking themselves. Learning curve is significant.

For me, the proof is in the Block of Alum - there are a lot more stings from using blades than from using Fusion.

But there's no challenge in Fusion. No having fun with different razors, different blade angles and different blade gaps.

It's a bit like comparing Windows and Linux.
Regards,
Renato

I follow what you mean about a person with touchy skin, I have very sensitive skin and innitially I had cases where I nicked myself a few times. I usually only do 1-pass while shaving and today tried going towards the nose instead of with the grain :blink:. For the past week I had a smooth shave without nicks; I had the learning curve down :wink2:. Then I had to go towards the nose, augh, 6-nicks and when I rinsed my face and put on the aftershave balm, my skin was on fire :bayrum2:. Never again, I'll still stick with my double edge razor any day; its far more fun, I'll just go with the grain from now on.

[TheClassicGentleman]

My first shave with a DE razor was back in November. I haven't shaved with anything else since. I've only skipped shaving on two days, but I also shaved twice on two days. I'll probably end up having to travel with a Proglide; I'm not looking forward to it. I do still use my old one to shave the back of my neck.

You shouldn't have to travel with a proglide, Merkur makes a couple of travel double edge razor

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One is a closed comb and the other is an open comb.
You can find them at classicshaving.com and other websites for around $40 +/-.

[kcspence]

Shaved with a Trac II most of my life. Got into "real" wet shaving a year or so ago.

DE is far superior, for me. Closer shaves. More enjoyable shaves. A pleasure instead of a chore. A community of enthusiasts in B&B who share my passion.

Is there a Trac II forum?

[Pietro]

I bought a Gillette fusion proglide midas edition yesterday at walmart because it looked nice. I shaved with it this morning and it has to be the closest shave that I have ever had. That being said, it is still not worth paying 4 dollars for each cartridge to shave with this. A mach 3 cartridge lasts me about 5 shaves and I bet the fusion proglide will be the same. My Merkur 38c does a good job and the ASR blades that I use and like cost about 16 cents a piece. Each ASR blade also last me 5 shaves so I will stick with my trusty 38C and maybe when I travel I will break out this gold fusion proglide. I really do think the fusion proglide midas looks very nice with the gold color.

[kingfisher]

I've never tried the Proglide. Might be the best razor ever invented by man, for all I know.

I did try the regular Fusion, and didn't feel is was better than the Mach3, which I didn't feel was better than the Sensor, which may have been slightly better than the Atra, which was about the same as the Trac II (IMO).

With that track record, I didn't have high hopes for the Proglide, so I didn't buy it.

For travel I use either Gillette Guard, Trac II, or Atra. I use a DE every day when I'm not travelling. In all likelihood I will never know whether the Proglide is superior, because I will never try it.

[Go West Young Man]

You shouldn't have to travel with a proglide, Merkur makes a couple of travel double edge razor
.

The travel issue isn't the size of the razor, it's that you can't carry DE blades with you on airplanes.

[Go West Young Man]

Hello Gentleman,

I was chewing the fat with my twin brother about shaving practices, he loves the Gillette Fusion Proglide, while I use a double edge safety razor exclusively. Even though my face has cleared up substantially ever since I started using a double edge safety razor, he sticks to his guns about the Gillette Fusion Proglide being better. I understand its all about personal choice;


Does your brother use the same quality lathering products, prep routine and advance shaving techniques you do? That more than the razor makes a bigger difference in the shave.

[saintpat]

One issue I had with the (regular) Fusion was it tore up my upper lip. But I was shaving south to north across my entire face. It wasn't until I started shaving with a DE that I figured out I could get a perfectly close shave there without going ATG. So I'm getting more comfortable shaves now but based on what I've learned I'm sure I could also get a great shave from a cart. I could, but I like shaving with my DE's too much.

[Threeme2189]

I, like the majority here, prefer a DE over the Gillette Fusion (I have never tried the Pro-Glide.)
I think the main reason I went to DE is all of the marketing hype, jargon and the so called "technological upgrades" that make you spend more money for "superior" shaving equipment.
Do they really want me to believe that it took them years of research and millions of dollars just to add another blade and a trimmer blade on the other side?
And about a year after that suddenly Gillette came out with the "Proglide", which has thinner sharper blades that cost way more than the regular ones.

One blade is enough, and they're cheap as chips. I can use any DE blade with any DE razor I want, and I don't have anyone shoving advertizements down my throat.

[way-nuf]

I've used Gillette cartridge razors for years. I also used something out of a pressurized can instead of soap. I was amazed at the quality of shave that I got when I started wet shaving, using the same razor. Then about two weeks ago I found this site. Now I have a Mühle R89, 1962 Gillette slim adjustable, three types of soap and two badger brushes. I can't imagine ever going back to a cartridge razor. It's DE or possibly straights for ever. I also enjoy shaving for the first time in my life.

[TheClassicGentleman]

I have to agree, ever since I switched to wet shaving with a DE razor I have actually enjoyed shaving. Instead of it being a chore it has been a new hobby. I have experienced razor burn only once and that was because I went against the grain on my upper lip; which I won't do again. A DE razor is the only way to go for me, perhaps in the future I may develop enough balls to try a straight razor.

[linty1]

^ +1 for me I see it as the difference between a quick shower, and a bath with all the frills. Both get you from A to B, it's just how you get there.

[oneninetyseven]

This might be a lop-sided debate.

Ha, you think? :D

[TheClassicGentleman]

Ha, you think? :D

LOL Definately a lop-sided debate, I did this in hopes that my brother might see the light and switch to DE wet shaving; and save a ton of money in the long run, but no luck so far.

[cb91710]

I prefer DE but a PubeGlide isn't completely useless.
LOL

I was going to say... there are certain areas where a "safety razor" isn't quite "safety enough"
There's a reason that, uhh, "landscaping" did not come into favor until the advent of the pivoting head multiblade carts in the late 80s.

I still use the Fusion (still not sure te difference between the Proglide and non-PG) for my headshaves, and if I'm in a rush and can't take the time for a straight shave on my face, then I'll lather up the Arko and run the Fusion over my face.

Shave quality, I can get BBS with either, though the Fusion is MUCH less work on the headshave. On the face, the immediate results are identical... BBS with only slightly more burn from the alum with the Fusion, but the BBS lasts about 6 hours longer with the Straight than the Fusion.

[rgeudy]

I have been using a DE for the last six months or so. Before then I shaved with a Fusion for a few years, it always tore my face up. When I switched to the DE my shaves got much better, so the other day I used the Fusion just for the heck of it. It turned out to be the best shave of my life! Im guessing using the DE for a few months actually taught me how to shave correctly. So for now I'm torn, It sickens me to pay 3 bucks for a cartridge....

[rxonmymind]

My wife got the fusion with a bottle of Head & Shoulders at Costco and I will say it's built like a Ferrari. Sleek & aerodynamic looking. Personally I think it looks good. My wife was sheepish about it at first and I told her so long as you get a fantastic shave from it that's all that matters.

[packersfan117]

I used carts from the age of about 14-23. I always had terrible razor burn, and my beard growth is pretty thick and coarse. However, I switched about six months ago to wet shaving and I'll never go back. My razor burn has decreased exponentially since I switched to DE. For a while, I used carts with a brush and soap, but it didn't work as well as when I completely switched. I like the old-school factor of it, as well as the fact that it works better for me.

[notary]

The DE shave I believe is far superior that the Gillette Fusion Proglide. But as someone else mentioned the Proglide is not completely useless; in my opinion it is the best of the multi-bladed razors however it cannot achieve the same results as the DE razor. The DE razor is a less irritating shave, thus you are less likely to get razor burn or ingrown hairs, especially if you have sensitive skin. The only drawback with a DE razor is that you have to be careful not to cut yourself, but that is what makes it interesting and fun. Anyways, Happy Shaving. Sam.

[duokun]

Where is he getting 6 carts for $17? thats way cheaper than i has paying before i switched. heh heh.

i get a much better quality shave from any of my DE's or SE's than i ever did from any cart razor. even my Sensor. the Fusion gave me ok shaves but it wasnt economical and i still didnt like shaving much. i put it off as much as possible.

now, i enjoy shaving. my skin is in better condition, i dont get as much irritation or razor burn, i rarely get nicks or cuts, and i dont have as many problems with pimples as i used to. all in all i prefer safety razors (or straights) any day of the week.

[BallisticBurrito]

DE Safety Razor..I recently started(a couple of months ago) after roughly a decade of Mach 3 shaving.
Once I was on my last cartridge I placed my DE order....haven't looked back since.

[Topgumby]

My wife got the fusion with a bottle of Head & Shoulders at Costco.....

Same here. I tried it, of course. With good prep, it gave decent shaves that somehow seem to produce five o'clock shadow many hours earlier than my multi pass DE shaves.

It's the Glock of shaving implements. Polymer, coldly practical, easy for anybody to pick up and use.

Much as I prefer older pistols and loading my own ammo to save money, I prefer my DE razors, soaps and brush to the "modern" way.

A SuperSpeed or Tech is like a 1911 or Hi Power...it's got soul. Not that the Glock/ProGlide way doesn't have merit, but it's not what I enjoy.

[Theprofessor]

I prefer shaving with a DE much more than I ever did a cartridge.

1-its because of the quality of the shave.
2-The DE blades are dirt cheap.
3-I love trying out new blades, creams, AS, etc
4-And last but not least its my way of relaxing or having a bit of 'me' time.

[deafficianado]

I hate the Gillette Fusion Proglide. My first time using it days before my wedding, it sliced a thick layer of skin from my chin. The blood was gushing out so much, that I thought I'll be known as scarface. After the depression (and Neosporin) was when I started looking for better alternatives and found out about B & B. My skin looks so much clearer and better now using double edge. Way less razor burn and irritation. It's like those Pro Active commercials with the before and after pics, well, not that bad, but still. THANK YOU SO MUCH B & B !!!!

[wurls]

DE all the way!
With a DE, you get:
1) clearer skin from far less irritation
2) the ability to actually practice a technique (a chimp can use a Gillette) and the satisfaction of doing so
3) a closer shave
4) a fatter wallet from dirt cheap blades
5) the joy of knowing you aren't sending the executives of P&G's kids through university! (see #4)

I am VERY grateful to B&B for showing me the light, and the many great contributors on here that nudged me in the right direction to finding true shaving perfection!

[Mspec]

I have a few de razors and a gillete proglide, let's just say the proglide is still brand new!!

[chris.hale]

DE for me too, I started using one six months ago and have never looked back. I started shaving with a Sensor and tried various carts / disposables before settling on a Tesco-rebranded Personna Tri-flexxx because it was fairly cheap. None of the carts let me shave daily without irritation, and three day's stubble would choke them completely. As others have said, I actually look forward to shaving now.

To the OP, the only way you may convince your brother is to get him to try a DE. At least then if he doesn't like it he can say from experience why he thinks the Fusion is better.

[StubbleShaver]

I never really disliked cartridge razors and they have never caused me any issue plus i could always get a perfectly good shave with them however i think i just prefer DE because it feel manly.

[ateace]

I prefer DE but a PubeGlide isn't completely useless.

Hello? Gillette Marketing? Are you listening?

[takeshi]

Do you prefer the Double Edge Safety Razor or the Gillette Fusion Proglide?

Do you really need to ask on Badger & Blade?

[Ilnones]

I switched to a De shortly after I started using a boar hair brush and Proraso soap. The combination of the lathering and the care one has to take with a DE has turned a daily chore into an almost mystical ritual. The Gillette Aristocrat is a beautiful tool with losts of retro mystique. I'm never going back.

[Kostas1]

Regardless of price, I'll choose my DE over the Fusion ProGlide.

In the cartridge days (Fusion and before that, Sensor...Mach 3 killed my face): I hated shaving and would do so once every 3-4 days. And still, cartridges would last only 3-4 shaves. Mild razor burn was common. Neck in-growns were common.

With my DE, I shave at least 6 times a week. I enjoy that part of the morning. Rarely have any razor burn. Neck in-growns are down 90%.

Only times I've used cartridges in the past 8 months were during a couple work trips (damn blade carry-on restrictions!). They shaved fine, but was always glad to get back to my DE.

[groovyd]

... all to hell with our modern livin'.

yeah, damn computers and internet forums ;)

[pipskicks]

How does this thread have so many posts? This is ridiculously redundant for this forum...

[mo_zo]

Last cartridges used: Mach3 and Blue III.
Result: Irritations, razor-burn, ingrown hairs.

I do not want to think about a 5-6 blades cartridge.

DE all the way !!

[Flask]

New to DE Razors, recently switched from cartridge, and found that the quality of DE was disappointing, took twice as many passes with the DE to get the same quality shave as cartridge, also twice as long to shave.
I'll stick with it for a while as I have already spent $$$$ on DE, but there is sure nothing wrong with Cartridge, that is why 90% of men use them.

[DEGuy]

This is like True Confessions or Things a True Wet Shaver Never Wants to Admit. I had tried a Proglide about a year ago and it was really good. Smooth, close shaving, and damned expensive. I figured out that bladed would cost me about $225 U.S. Dollars/year at a slightly discounted price. Then I began to get ingrown hairs. Enough! I sent the lot (razors and cartridges to my niece and she loves the razor). With this said, the Proglide did shave almost, missed by 'that' much, as close as any DE razor I've used. And going against the grain could be done after a first cursory pass. But, a cartridge never lasted longer that two great shaves and one not-so-good shave. Two shaves was about it for consistent cutting. And at the price of cartridges--I spend more than that on razors, blades, and soap--but I get more pleasure from using DE gear than using a Proglide. One more thing, the genius of design with the backside of the Proglide is that Gillette includes a single-edge blade on the backside of the head for trimming sideburns and for getting into those tight areas like under one's nose. Proglide is the best cartridge razor I've tried in over five decades of shaving, but I'll stay with my DE gear and this not because of price alone, because we all know that we likely spend a lot more on soaps, blades, and razors than a dedicated cartridge user--it's kind of a wet shaving love affair: the entire experience of DE shaving is kind of a sacred daily ritual.

However, there are some guys and women who love the efficiency and ease of use found with cartridge shaving--and if it pleases whomever, let them enjoy it as much as many of us enjoy our daily DE shaves.

[bcraig.waciii]

I prefer DE but a PubeGlide isn't completely useless.
Haha!!! That made my day!

[camjr]

I much prefer a DE to a cart for my face, but I prefer shaving my head in the shower every morning with cart because I can do it in under 2 minutes. I travel 2-3 days a week for my job, and use a cart simply for convenience because I can't stand checking bags. I made the switch from a Fusion back to a Mach 3 because the Mach 3 does a better job than the Fusion on my face. If I'm somewhere for a week or more, I will run to a CVS, WalMart, or Walgreens and pick up a pack of DE blades while I'm there. If I'm going to be somewhere for consecutive weeks and flying home for the weekend, I will leave a package either in the office I'm working in or at the hotel to hold for my return that contains my blades.

Bottom line, DE > Cart, but I use a cart when on short trips, and I find the Mach 3 > Fusion.

Cheers!

[California Cajun]

I read The Zen of Shaving (see my signature) in search of an alternative to the Fusion, so the idea of choosing between the two is a no-brainer for me.

Actually, I've become a straight shaving enthusiast but I still enjoy DE and SE shaving.

I really see multiblade razors as a fraud perpetrated by the shaving industry to make more money off the consumer.

[Ceri]

yeah, damn computers and internet forums ;)

electronic computers came into being around the same time as the Superspeed.