Talking about great shaves. Comparing soaps and creams. Discussing fragrances from aftershaves and edts. Debunking silly nonsense like 'soaps are better than creams', 'tallow is magic', and 'cartridges are bad'.(gives weird look) excuse me, what exactly are you doing in this forum ?
Difference between Mach3 and Mach3 Turbo?
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The Sensor is better yet.
Now back to the discussion of soaps and brushes and alum, etc. After all, the site is 'Badger & Blade' not 'Goo and Cartridge'.
-- John Gehman
Now back to the discussion of soaps and brushes and alum, etc. After all, the site is 'Badger & Blade' not 'Goo and Cartridge'.
-- John Gehman
Price, the difference is price.
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This is a shaving forum, isn't it 
Hey now, I use a cartridge razor, badger brush and good creams. There are not many resources for catridge users.
(gives weird look) excuse me, what exactly are you doing in this forum ?
Hey now, I use a cartridge razor, badger brush and good creams. There are not many resources for catridge users.
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I definitely get a little smoother shave with the Mach3 Turbos. The only issue is the lubricating strip fades quicker. After 4 shaves, the strip is pretty much gone. I change my blade once a week (after 6 shaves and take Sundays off). The 5th and 6th shaves are not quite as smooth, but decent and pretty much BBS. I wish the strip would last longer. It definitely helps give a smoother shave as per my testing results above.
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I actually liked the M3 Turbo better as well. The lubricating strip does help the blade glide better, if you're using goo out of a can. If you're using a fine soap this of course is pretty useless.
the Mach three turbo is a smoother shave than the regular Mach three....at least for me. It does not justify the higher cost though. Have you ever considered switching to a DE? You would save money and probably get a better more comfortable shave
Endorse.
Sensor is a smoother, better, less irritating shave than any of the Mach 3s, period. Cartridges are cheaper, too.
I totally agree
I totally agree
As do I. The Sensor is far superior to the Mach 3.
I got a Mach 3 Turbo handle for a dirt cheap price ($2.50) so I tired the Mach 3 blades for awhile. While they were not horrible, they certainly weren't any better than the Sensor; I actually think they performed worst than the Sensor.
Of course Turbo's need cooling fins, when you are shaving at that speed.
Sorry couldn't help myself, use what your'e comfortable with.
LOL, I was also going to say the difference is the speed obviously
As do I. The Sensor is far superior to the Mach 3.
I got a Mach 3 Turbo handle for a dirt cheap price ($2.50) so I tired the Mach 3 blades for awhile. While they were not horrible, they certainly weren't any better than the Sensor; I actually think they performed worst than the Sensor.
Comparing the Mach 3 to a Sensor is like comparing a Chevy Cavalier to a Dodge Neon. Both are worthless and neither compare to a Lexus (a DE).
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You do still have to use pressure with what ever pivotable cartridge. Try using a one blade non pivotable shaver and multiple passes.
We'll have to agree to disagree. For me, the Sensor is like a Honda Accord versus the M3's Dodge Neon. Clearly superior.
Still not a Lexus, but much better than the Neon.
Excuse me...? How come people assume that users of the Mach---especially those users who frequent these forums---shave like those sporty fools shown in the glamorous commercials? A sharp metal edge is a sharp metal edge, for Pete's sake! Do you honestly believe that the metal edge from a DE blade is that different from that of a cartridge, even though Gillette sort-of invented the DE...???
All the shaving mantras apply to Machs too:
- NO PRESSURE!
- Take you time prepping.
- Pay careful attention to grain.
- NO PRESSURE!
- Use a good cream and a good brush.
- Shave in passes.
- NO PRESSURE!
That said, owing to the fixed blade angle, the cartridge is not for everyone, and then a tool where the angle can be varied comes in handy. The pivoting head just makes sure that the angle is always correct no matter the position of the hand, which for me with my poor eyesight is a major pro. And the head is a lot smaller than the bulk of a DE, which causes my neck no end of grief. But that's another story.
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I found I had to really dig the razor into my skin with the Mach 3, lots of pressure. Doesn't Gillette recommend this? With the way the blades are set back in the cartridge I don't see how else it would work?
Anyway, I agree the Sensor is better, and doesn't require as much pressure, but still a lot more than a DE or straight, obviously.
Anyway, I agree the Sensor is better, and doesn't require as much pressure, but still a lot more than a DE or straight, obviously.
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