Customer reviews for Gillette Fusion5 ProGlide Men's Razor, 1 Handle + 13 Cartridges forMember photos
Great shave!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using a Fusion for quite some time and thought it was great. This ProGlide is even better. It shaved closer and didn't cause and nicks or cuts or ingrown hairs. I really liked it and it gave me a great shave.
Updated Spaceship Super-razor
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was using the older version of the Gillette Fusion razor with Flexball Technology and was fairly impressed with it. Until I received this razor. I'm not sure of the specific changes which were made in updating this razor, or perhaps it's just time for a new razor top for my old one, but wow this new razor works wonders! I have some patchy facial hair which can be a pain to get rid of - not to mention fairly sensitive skin. This Fusion ProGlide manual razor with FlexBall Technology made short work of shaving down to a smooth surface. I can barely feel any stubble whatsoever after shaving, and have not nicked myself at all using it. Overall I am very impressed and would totally recommend this product to any guys out there looking for a solid upgrade!
What can be said? Every blade that Gillette has come out with is always amazing. Since the Mach 3, meaning every blade after that generation, they have all been so good that little can be said about the differences between them. Some blades stick with the 1 blade on top for edging system, some gave it up and left the 4-5 regular blades. They all have close shaves, especially with repeated swipes, very much including this one. I'm being very honest and fair in this review, much like all of my reviews. This blade is another in a list of blades that do the job very well. The balled head that slightly turns the blade, I can't attest that it does anything of merit. All the blades are sharp and clean, and have not cut me yet. Only thing left to test is its longevity. I only shave 1-2 times a week, and some of my blades I use well over a year as I'm just that cheap! But as long as I don't see blood, I keep using it =-). Again, this blade works just as well as all of the rest of the blades that are "top of the line" since Mach 3. I hope this helps you in your decision to purchase this product, or against it. Can't go wrong.
I received the Gilette Fusion Proglide Razor through a program with Gillette and I recently tried it out. I have been using an electric razor for years now and so I forgot how close a shave a manual razor can give! I've used the Gillette razor the past several days now and it works like a charm. Gives a close shave without any cuts or razor burn. This may be my new favorite razor!
I was sent this by Gillette to try out, and while the emphasis here is on the pivoting Flexball, and how it conforms to the curves of your features, this is not the end to what this new razor has to offer. - First of all, yes, it has the Flexball, pivoting the razor this way and that to follow the contours of your face. Much like a Dyson vacuum handle can be moved seemingly any which way and still stay flat on the floor. - Secondly, thinner blades, enabling a closer and smoother shave. Why the promos on this blade are not touting this more I'll never know. But the blades do make the shave! - Thirdly, flip the razor around and you have a precision blade to reach those harder places (think right under your nose) where the multiple-blades can't fit in. How many razors that aren't electric have a precision shaver? - Fourth, you seen them before, but it has a calming lubricating strip as well. What more could a guy want (or a borrowing lady friend)? Smooth and precise shave, advanced technology, and a lubricating strip.
Great product!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Being somebody who rarely shaves and keeps a well groomed beard, due to the fact of irritation and pain of shaving, after trying my Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor, I have started to rethink that. Not only was it a smooth shave, it was extremely maneuverable over my chin and jaw (usually where I have my issues). I normally have trouble keeping a close shave over the edges of my jaw and I tend to miss a spot...or two. The Flexball had no problem contouring to my face and jaw. Though I love to keep a little scruff, this will continue to be my choice for razors going forward; without a doubt! If you're nervous about razor burn like other brands, this Gillette Fusion is in a whole new category. I too had those concerns but coupling this razor with a Gillette shave gel, my stillface feels amazing, where, normally I would already have severe irritation.
Excellent razor
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I used the Gillette Fusion Razor with Flexball Handle I was very impressed: I got a smooth, close shave. The Flexball slightly swivels the blade head on two axis. After two weeks, I still receive a close, clean shave. However, I had to remove a star because the cost per replacement head is a bit steep and effects the long-range overall evaluation. If cost is not an issue, then the Gillette Fusion Razor with Flexball Handle will fit the bill.
I've owned a lot of iterations of the Gillette razors over the years and can safely say this is my favorite yet. I got this razor for free from Gillette to try out and share my experience with it. The FlexBall Handle Technology really helps with getting a better shave and saves time from having to go over areas multiple times. Especially helped around my neck and gave a great shave. If you liked previous Gillette razors you will love this!
I started using the Fusion ProGlide with the FlexBall technology a few days ago, essentially upgrading from an older Proglide version. I honestly can't tell much of a difference in how it moves from the flex ball technology, but it must be doing something because I do get very smooth shaves out of this razor. No bumpiness, no burns, just a nice, smooth shave. I would definitely recommend it.
Still the same old Fusion ProGlide razor
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have tried the Fusion ProGlide razor before, and did not particularly like it. This time was no different. Now, for the first two-three shaves, it does give decent results, if you are careful, but no better than what I get using a good old double-edge safety razor. All those multiple blades might, theoretically, "shave" a pass from the number needed to achieve good results, but really I do think it would have been much better if the manufacturer invested less into ever increasing number of blades, and more into the quality of the steel used. Not only does the space between the blades get clogged very quickly, but more annoyingly blades, even though there are so many of them, get dull much quicker than a single quality safety blade does. Another annoying this is what Gillette claims as the major advantage of the product: the pivoting head. I could understand the advantage of the blade itself being able to bend and contort to contours of my face. All it does, however, is simply rotating the entire head. Which is (not surprisingly) exactly the same effect as if I were to slightly turn my hand. Except that when I do it myself, I have full control over where it turns. With that FlexBall thingie, it just spins where it wants. Overall, this is an OK razor, but you can do better either by getting a cheaper Fusion (or similar) that does not spin, or by going with a safety razor.
