Customer Reviews
Better than Mach 3 
2008-09-16
I have used the Mach 3 for many years, and have no complaints. Good shave. However, the Fusion is even better. Smooth & close shave.
great blade 
2008-08-30
Awesome stuff. I put my MACH3 away for this sleek razor. Very smooth, and easy to use. I highly recommend it.
good shave, but blades worn out in 2 days..... 
2008-08-22
Fusion does give you a very good shave.....with new blades. In my case it lasted only 2 days ( 2 shaves)until the blades were totally worn out.
The blades cost in the Netherland 6,50 per item. So shaving everyday with the fusion would cost me more than 100 + per month ( 140 USD).
So bye bye fusion !
DECENT at best. 
2008-08-14
Truth be told, the shave isn't horrific. It gets reasonably close and is pretty smooth until you find it is time to replace the cartridge. This is where you hit a brick wall. $26.00 for a pack of cartridges is really one of the more ludacris ideas I've heard in a while. I get just as good a shave with a Bic disposable single blade so five blades really isn't better. Hell, THREE blades is unecessary (and two can be downright painful). I have purchased a Mercur safety razor which I think will hold me over for a good forty years as it is a tried and true antiquity, is a single blade, and the said blades cost like a buck for ten at Longs (standard double edge). Horrendous value cartridge-wise and not really a terribly good shave to boot. I really should probably have given it a one star, but hey, it works. If you're under eighteen, wait 'till they send you a free promotional one (they most likely will). If you're over, I highly recomend you stray from this series. If you like Gillette, get the Good Ol' Mach tres. Or, go smart, frugal (and coincidentally eco friendly), and purchase a safety razor. Good hunting.
The Great Gonzo
Ok "Shaving System" but dont think price justifies it 2008-07-01
It shaves well I just dont think the high price of the blades justifies the price. I dont know that my shave is any better than a razor blade that Gillette made 10 years ago.
Joel Simkhai
Bad design 2008-06-11
Product Description Amazon.com Product Description The Gillette Fusion Power is the first razor to bring advanced electronics to wet shaving. It is also the first shaving system for men that combines revolutionary blade technologies on both the front and the back of a single shaving cartridge. Designed for every kind of face -- from the soft, clean-shaven to the rough and stubbled -- the Fusion offers the most comfortable and precise shave you'll get from any blade on the market. Revolutionary Blade Technology Gillette Fusion Power features a breakthrough five-blade shaving surface technology on the front of the cartridge. The blades are spaced 30 percent closer together than the M3 Power cartridges, Gillette's earlier generation of razors. In fact, in consumer tests, the Fusion Power was preferred overall to the M3 Power razor by 2-to-1, and scored higher on every performance, appearance and ergonomic measure as well. Gillette's Fusion Power. Gillette's breakthrough design features five blades, a flexible comfort guard, and an enhanced Lubrastrip. View larger. The combination of adding more blades and narrowing the inter-blade span creates a "shaving surface" that distributes the force across the blades, resulting in significantly less irritation and more comfort. Gillette's Fusion Power features the most advanced blade edge technology with the smoothest blade edge coating -- this translates into a blade with incredible glide and comfort. The new flexible comfort guard carefully follows the contours of the face to help shaving surface comfortably shave closer than ever. And an enhanced indicator Lubrastrip infused with skin conditioning Vitamin E, Aloe, and natural oils fades from blue to white, signaling when optimal shave conditions have been reduced and it's time to change your razor. Setting New Standards for Precision and Design The back side of the Fusion Power blade cartridge sets a new standard for precision for today's razor. The Precisio
The Old and the New 2008-05-15
I have used the Mach 3, the Quattro and now the Fusion Power, the Mach 3 for 6 years, the Quattro for three years and the Fusion Power for one month.
The Mach 3 was an absolute revelation when I first started using it and people thought I was a bit over the top in blissfully describing how good the razor was. Cynics of course would find it hard to eulogise over what was obviously just another fad and a rip off. 10 years later the Mach 3 is still VERY highly regarded and widely used even with the coming of the might Fusion Power with a whole two more blades and a built in vibrator to pleasure you even further.
I thought I'd experiment with the Quattro a few years back and I thought it was an improvement on the Mach 3. I just liked the way it felt and shaved although it didn't shave any better than the Mach 3. I did have one irritation though as it clogged up quite often and it was hard to get clean. I even used scrubbing brushes to clear it, not always successfully. I must have liked the razor though as I didn't toss it.
My Dad was over on holiday and had forgotten his electric razor and was forced to buy a razor. He happened to get the Fusion Power and he laughed about the five blades and vibrator. He was soon mightily impressed with it though. I haven't found out though whether he has continued to use it or not.
A month ago after the blades for my Quattro were done, I decided to buy this Fusion Power. I did read the review which were split on whether it shaved any better but everyone, almost, who used it liked it.
I bought it and wasn't disppointed. It is a lovely razor to use and the vibrator is novel.
I then bought a brand new Mach 3 to compare this Fusion Power with. I showered then lathered up and did half my face with each one then looked closely. The shave was pretty much the same for both sides but bear in mind that the blade on the Fusion was a month old! Mind you both sides felt very smooth although on closer inspection this wasn't the case. It just proved to me that my technique may be a bit average and that you can't shave the hairs to the surface of the skin (unlike the simulations you see on TV).
I have to say though that the Fusion is one hell of a razor. It looks so cool and the tactile feel and shape is a big improvement over the Mach 3. Shaving itself feels much the same though. I don't have a challenging growth though, it is pretty average and I think the most important thing to get a good shave is to shower first. After a shower you can almost get away with no shaving cream , that's how big a difference it makes.
Overall in spite of the blades being twice the price almost, I love the fusion. Gillette have made a product that is a perfect synthesis of engineering genius and marketing passion to produce a truly wonderful prodcut.
I hate them of course as they have tempted me to buy a product that is objectively, no better than the Mach 3 but in the final analysis the sex appeal of this fine razor won me over.
The Best i have found 2008-04-21
This is the best razor i have used.
I appear to have a tougher beard and more sensitive skin then most. This tends to do the best job.
The design really is top notch with a lot of thought into the placement of the razors to make cleaning very easy.
Recommend!
Only problem is i'm still looking for a better razor. I do still get some irritation.
Works fantastic for me! 2008-03-08
Expensive electric razors, no matter how fancy they are, always make my neck look like sausage pizza when I'm done. Manual razors, especially disposable ones, are more effective for me, but with my skin as sensitive as it is, I'm usually decorating my face with little bits of tissue when I'm through.
With this razor, I get the best of all worlds. With 5 blades, it's hard to miss a spot, and it takes less time overall to get the job done. The vibrating gives it an extra "kick" and makes the shave more effective. The best part is that there is virtually no sign of irritation.
For those who are having trouble using this razor against 2- or 3-day-old beards, just be patient and let the razor (and its vibrations) do the work. Pull your skin so the part you're shaving is good and tight and the stubble is separated as much as possible.
This razor gives me, by far, the closest shave ever, and with no irritation.
A Real Dissappointment. 2008-02-07
Let me tell you first, I'm a Gillette fan, I have been using Gillette razors for over 18 years, I was always excited when they released a new razor because every time it was better than the old one.
So, possibly you wonder why I gave a 1-start poor rating to this product. I was excited to buy this new line of product, as being certain it would have been better than the previous line Mach 3 Turbo. Result a real disappointment. Here are the reasons from a Gillette fan you can trust:
1. 5 razors don't work. Over the years for the sake of competition they made double blades, triple blades than it was not enough they released 5-bladed razors like this one. However, since they needed to put the blades closer to each other to fit 5 blades in a limited area of razor head, it simply didn't work. Let's continue,
2. This product has very sharp blades but since 5-very sharp blades are located very close to each other it resulted very bad maneuverability. You simply cut yourself easily if you made a slight side movement while shaving.
3. Blades are so sharp it doesn't allow you to focus on flat surfaces for a close shave. It just goes through and if you insisted on getting for a closer shave you will cut yourself.
4. You might think I have a sensitive skin type, BUT believe me I don't. Believe it or not with a Mach 3 I never cut myself never, never. I have very thick and strong hair, I can't use a regular razor for shaving. Only and Only Gillette Mach 3 handles my facial hair but not this one.
5. This product has engineering flaws which is resulted from competitive 5-blade which are put very closely together and you cannot handle this razor well even if you are a surgeon. I know because I'm very successful with using my hands because of my profession. But thanks to engineers who developed this I cut myself with this razor, for the first time.
6. It's your choice whether or not you buy this product but I want to remind you that for the first time I'm taking my time and writing a review for a razor, be careful it's a razor not a Gillette anymore.
A final personal shaving tip: If you want your high quality razor blades last longer than usual, do not rinse them with hot or warm water while shaving. If you use cold water for rinsing blades, you will see them lasting sharp for a longer period of time.
