The first blade shaves you close, and the second closer still

Feek · 12-07-2007, 22:59

A good few years ago, Gillette introduced a twin blade razor with the claim that "The first blade shaves you close, and the second closer still".

Time has passed and we had a three blade, then a four blade razor and Mrs. Feek has just bought me home a new Gillette five bladed razor (six if you count the single trimming one on the other side).

Does that now mean that the first blade shaves you close, and the second closer still, the third takes off the skin, the fourth slices away the muscle and the fifth cuts a sliver off the bone!

I've tried it and I have to say that it's very good, but does it shave any better than the four bladed one? That depends on the definition of 'better'. It's quicker, so therefore it's better as far as I'm concerned. Anything which reduces the time I spend mowing my face is a good thing.

I spoke to my barber about these multi bladed razors a while ago because every now and then I treat myself to a proper barbers shave. He's stopped doing them except for his few remaining regulars because he now feels that a modern razor gives as good a shave as a sharp cut-throat blade.

They're just so bloody expensive for the replacement blades.

Justsomebloke · 12-07-2007, 23:02

Dude, i thought this was going to be a Horrific razor Youtube vid link kind of thing going on

I'm a bit dissapointed to be quite kin honest

Anyways on topic i'll go.
I only use the two bladed ones, sod all that multi bladed nonsence, when i tried them they felt like i was pulling a fag box over my face they just didn't roll around my face like a two blader.
Suits me & my budget being on the two bladers so i say be gone with your multi bladed nonsence.

And that's telling ya

FakeSnake · 12-07-2007, 23:03

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Originally Posted by Feek

A good few years ago, Gillette introduced a twin blade razor with the claim that "The first blade shaves you close, and the second closer still".

Time has passed and we had a three blade, then a four blade razor and Mrs. Feek has just bought me home a new Gillette five bladed razor (six if you count the single trimming one on the other side).

Does that now mean that the first blade shaves you close, and the second closer still, the third takes off the skin, the fourth slices away the muscle and the fifth cuts a sliver off the bone!

I've tried it and I have to say that it's very good, but does it shave any better than the four bladed one? That depends on the definition of 'better'. It's quicker, so therefore it's better as far as I'm concerned. Anything which reduces the time I spend mowing my face is a good thing.

I spoke to my barber about these multi bladed razors a while ago because every now and then I treat myself to a proper barbers shave. He's stopped doing them except for his few remaining regulars because he now feels that a modern razor gives as good a shave as a sharp cut-throat blade.

They're just so bloody expensive for the replacement blades.

I love my fusion (think thats what its called, the 5+1)
you are right, its not any closer shave than the 4 blade, but it is faster.

I have found Makro cash and carry good for replacement blades, usually about 2/3 the price of tesco etc.

Lomster · 12-07-2007, 23:16

Fay has a 4 blade razor and i bought him 8 replacement blades for £8.99 the other day

The fusion razor blades are about £10.99 for 8 i think

Fay gets a sore face from shaving so i wouldn't be bothered spending loads on blades if it means he'll have a smooth and rash free face.

Kell_ee001 · 12-07-2007, 23:21

6 blades?! When will the maddness end?!

Soon guys really will be using a mini lawn mower to shave!

Roberta · 12-07-2007, 23:22

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Originally Posted by Kell_ee001

6 blades?! When will the maddness end?!

Soon guys really will be using a mini lawn mower to shave!

Chainsaw for the win!

Kell_ee001 · 12-07-2007, 23:23

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Originally Posted by Roberta

Chainsaw for the win!

Agreed, but for now we're only talking about removing the hair, not the whole head

iCraig · 12-07-2007, 23:27

A real shave is when the mirror is peppered with blood, and you can hear the aftershave hiss.

Justsomebloke · 12-07-2007, 23:34

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Originally Posted by iCraig

A real shave is when the mirror is peppered with blood, and you can hear the aftershave hiss.

Holy **** dude you need some praccy.
After all my years i can soap up & shave in no time at all & can't remember the last time i cut myself.

Fayshun · 13-07-2007, 05:36

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12-07-2007, 22:59	#1
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	The first blade shaves you close, and the second closer still A good few years ago, Gillette introduced a twin blade razor with the claim that "The first blade shaves you close, and the second closer still". Time has passed and we had a three blade, then a four blade razor and Mrs. Feek has just bought me home a new Gillette five bladed razor (six if you count the single trimming one on the other side). Does that now mean that the first blade shaves you close, and the second closer still, the third takes off the skin, the fourth slices away the muscle and the fifth cuts a sliver off the bone! I've tried it and I have to say that it's very good, but does it shave any better than the four bladed one? That depends on the definition of 'better'. It's quicker, so therefore it's better as far as I'm concerned. Anything which reduces the time I spend mowing my face is a good thing. I spoke to my barber about these multi bladed razors a while ago because every now and then I treat myself to a proper barbers shave. He's stopped doing them except for his few remaining regulars because he now feels that a modern razor gives as good a shave as a sharp cut-throat blade. They're just so bloody expensive for the replacement blades. __________________

12-07-2007, 23:02	#2
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Dude, i thought this was going to be a Horrific razor Youtube vid link kind of thing going on I'm a bit dissapointed to be quite kin honest Anyways on topic i'll go. I only use the two bladed ones, sod all that multi bladed nonsence, when i tried them they felt like i was pulling a fag box over my face they just didn't roll around my face like a two blader. Suits me & my budget being on the two bladers so i say be gone with your multi bladed nonsence. And that's telling ya __________________

12-07-2007, 23:16	#4
Lomster Custom Title Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fay-Lom mansion Posts: 2,787	Fay has a 4 blade razor and i bought him 8 replacement blades for £8.99 the other day The fusion razor blades are about £10.99 for 8 i think Fay gets a sore face from shaving so i wouldn't be bothered spending loads on blades if it means he'll have a smooth and rash free face. __________________

12-07-2007, 23:21	#5
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	6 blades?! When will the maddness end?! Soon guys really will be using a mini lawn mower to shave! __________________

12-07-2007, 23:27	#8
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	A real shave is when the mirror is peppered with blood, and you can hear the aftershave hiss. __________________

13-07-2007, 05:36	#10
Fayshun Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Adrift in the Orca Posts: 6,845	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Infini-T.jpg __________________ We must move forward not backward, upwards not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling...