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2006-10-12 10:27 AM

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Subject: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant
Seriously, I believe that the Gillette Mach 3 razors are the equivalent of crack. I started using them about ten years ago and have not been able to switch to any other brands. If I do have to use something else I usually have to use a whole ream of toilet paper to stop the bleeding. Further, they have now come out with 4 and 5 blade versions..I'm not going to even try those because I am afraid of getting addicted to them. I think paying the $8 for 4 blades is crime enough. And apparently Gillette trys to get the youngsters addicted at an early age..they send the razor and 2 blades free to guys on their 18th birthday....will they stop at nothing.

All this came to me as I was in the shower this morning trying to shave with a disposable...luckily my wife found me before I had lost too much blood and could be carted to the emergency room for a couple of pints of blood. I suppose I better stop on the way home from work and pick up some new blades..they are cheaper than the emergency room...but not much.




2006-10-12 10:34 AM
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2006-10-12 10:47 AM
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COURT JESTER
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant

I'm only commenting on the WISCONSIN cycling jersey....NICE!!!!

oh yeah, back to razor crack....

2006-10-12 11:02 AM
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Supersonicus Idioticus
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant
no blood and keep cash = buy a BIC 3-bladed razor. I buy those in bulk when they are on sale.

I use the gillette 2blade when doing the legs, because when you slip once, it cuts you twice, not three times.
2006-10-12 11:07 AM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant
I always steal my husband's blades because the Mach3 works so much better than all of the women's razors.  He's started buying me my own blades.
2006-10-12 11:11 AM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant
Artemis - 2006-10-12 10:07 AM

I always steal my husband's blades because the Mach3 works so much better than all of the women's razors.  He's started buying me my own blades.



And to top it off..my wife steals my blades and uses them on her legs...apparently the hair on women's legs is equivalent to steel wool since the blades are then worthless to use on my face...Apparently my wife is not the only one who cares not for her husband's well being...hey Artemis


2006-10-12 11:34 AM
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Master
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant
I was in the same boat until I went electric 2 years ago. I noticed blades dissapearing from my stash and showing up in the shower. I still go back to the Mach3 every once and a while to get my fix.
2006-10-12 11:39 AM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant

I use the Venus 3-bladed razors, more ergonomically designed for leg work, plus they just make me FEEL pretty!

Electric on the face and head. Haven't cut myself there in 20+ years.

2006-10-12 11:49 AM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant
jdbadger - 2006-10-12 10:27 AM

Seriously, I believe that the Gillette Mach 3 razors are the equivalent of crack. I started using them about ten years ago and have not been able to switch to any other brands. If I do have to use something else I usually have to use a whole ream of toilet paper to stop the bleeding. Further, they have now come out with 4 and 5 blade versions..I'm not going to even try those because I am afraid of getting addicted to them. I think paying the $8 for 4 blades is crime enough. And apparently Gillette trys to get the youngsters addicted at an early age..they send the razor and 2 blades free to guys on their 18th birthday....will they stop at nothing.

All this came to me as I was in the shower this morning trying to shave with a disposable...luckily my wife found me before I had lost too much blood and could be carted to the emergency room for a couple of pints of blood. I suppose I better stop on the way home from work and pick up some new blades..they are cheaper than the emergency room...but not much.




You should try the Fusion it's even better than the Mach 3
2006-10-12 11:51 AM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant

Wow, it all sounds so familiar!!  That's exactly what my husband says, too. 

I DO care about his well being, I've just got needs.  He needs to appreciate that.   

jdbadger - 2006-10-12 12:11 PM
Artemis - 2006-10-12 10:07 AM I always steal my husband's blades because the Mach3 works so much better than all of the women's razors. He's started buying me my own blades.
And to top it off..my wife steals my blades and uses them on her legs...apparently the hair on women's legs is equivalent to steel wool since the blades are then worthless to use on my face...Apparently my wife is not the only one who cares not for her husband's well being...hey Artemis

2006-10-12 12:02 PM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant
the bear - 2006-10-12 12:39 PM

I use the Venus 3-bladed razors, more ergonomically designed for leg work, plus they just make me FEEL pretty!...

Your license to make fun of Max is hereby revoked. 

 I have a mach 3 with power. Tried it once, liked it far too much. I start growing my winter face next week anyways.



2006-10-12 12:02 PM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant

I've found these razor blades cheap at the local flea market. Like $4 for a pack of 4....

BTW, the venus and the mach 3 razor blades are interchangeable on the handle. Buy whichever is on sale or cheaper and use that one.....

2006-10-12 12:10 PM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant
the bear - 2006-10-12 10:39 AM

I use the Venus 3-bladed razors, more ergonomically designed for leg work, plus they just make me FEEL pretty!

Electric on the face and head. Haven't cut myself there in 20+ years.



Unfortunately I cannot use an Electric..it just does not do the job..It must be my Irish blood. I usually have 5 o'clock shadow by 2:15. I also need the blades for my head which of course makes me go through even more of the darn thing.

As for feeling pretty...my paralegals had a meeting last week and I am no longer allowed to sing.."I'm feeling pretty" around the office....it was freaking them out for some reason...
2006-10-12 12:38 PM
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2006-10-12 12:41 PM
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I use the Mach 3 as well and get the cartridges from Sams. Cheaper and you don't have to buy them as often.
2006-10-12 12:43 PM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant

jdbadger - 2006-10-12 10:27 AM Seriously, I believe that the Gillette Mach 3 razors are the equivalent of crack. I started using them about ten years ago and have not been able to switch to any other brands. If I do have to use something else I usually have to use a whole ream of toilet paper to stop the bleeding. Further, they have now come out with 4 and 5 blade versions..I'm not going to even try those because I am afraid of getting addicted to them. I think paying the $8 for 4 blades is crime enough. And apparently Gillette trys to get the youngsters addicted at an early age..they send the razor and 2 blades free to guys on their 18th birthday....will they stop at nothing. All this came to me as I was in the shower this morning trying to shave with a disposable...luckily my wife found me before I had lost too much blood and could be carted to the emergency room for a couple of pints of blood. I suppose I better stop on the way home from work and pick up some new blades..they are cheaper than the emergency room...but not much.

The five blade gillette Fusion makes the Mach 3 feel like you are shaving with a dull pocket knife. It's worth the budget adjustment.



2006-10-12 12:43 PM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant

When I go into the Walgreens across the street from my office in downtown San Francisco, all the razors have little theft-prevention stickers, and also a sticker that says, "This item intended for sale at Walgreens.  If found at other outlets, call..."  I didn't know there was such a problem with stolen razors, but perhaps.

I do think the price is rediculously high.  I'm a longtime Venus user, which is the woman's version of the GM3, and I see the new Venus razors and think, "No way.  My old Venus does the job nicely." 

2006-10-12 12:47 PM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant

See, I don't like the Fusion on my face.  It tends to pull on hairs more than my Mach3.  So now I use the Mach3 on my face, and the Fusion on my head and elsewhere.

Maybe I'm just a freak.

Bill - 2006-10-12 12:43 PM

The five blade gillette Fusion makes the Mach 3 feel like you are shaving with a dull pocket knife. It's worth the budget adjustment.

2006-10-12 12:53 PM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant
DerekL - 2006-10-12 1:47 PM

See, I don't like the Fusion on my face.  It tends to pull on hairs more than my Mach3.  So now I use the Mach3 on my face, and the Fusion on my head and elsewhere.

Now that is just sending thoughts through my mind that are really unsettling. Especially just after lunch.

2006-10-12 12:56 PM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant
You mean you don't just use a knife!?!?!

Does anyone recall the Saturday Night Live "commercial" introducing the razor with 15 blades? It cut down to the bone for a clean, close shave. That's where I see the market going.

Chap



2006-10-12 12:56 PM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant

Legs, you freak.  Legs.

ROBIT79 - 2006-10-12 12:53 PM
DerekL - 2006-10-12 1:47 PM

See, I don't like the Fusion on my face.  It tends to pull on hairs more than my Mach3.  So now I use the Mach3 on my face, and the Fusion on my head and elsewhere.

Now that is just sending thoughts through my mind that are really unsettling. Especially just after lunch.



2006-10-12 1:10 PM
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Master
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant

Oh, yeeeaah....thats what I thought you meant.

DerekL - 2006-10-12 1:56 PM

Legs, you freak.  Legs.

ROBIT79 - 2006-10-12 12:53 PM
DerekL - 2006-10-12 1:47 PM

See, I don't like the Fusion on my face.  It tends to pull on hairs more than my Mach3.  So now I use the Mach3 on my face, and the Fusion on my head and elsewhere.

Now that is just sending thoughts through my mind that are really unsettling. Especially just after lunch.

2006-10-12 1:13 PM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant
marmadaddy - 2006-10-12 12:02 PM
the bear - 2006-10-12 12:39 PM

I use the Venus 3-bladed razors, more ergonomically designed for leg work, plus they just make me FEEL pretty!...

Your license to make fun of Max is hereby revoked. 

 I have a mach 3 with power. Tried it once, liked it far too much. I start growing my winter face next week anyways.

The license to make fun of Max is universal and irrevocable. But it's too easy, therefore not very entertaining.

2006-10-12 1:18 PM
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Subject: RE: Gillette Razors = Crack...rant
No Schick Tracer fans..... guess I am the only one.... I used the old single blade Bics for a few years in HS and part of College, Then I got a Schick Tracer FX. 2 blades and so comfortable. I have tried the 3 and even 4 blade ones, but I still keep coming back to the Schick. It will be a sad day when they stop selling blades for it..... they are already getting hard to find.

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2006-10-12 1:20 PM
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