Gillette razor blades - wtf??

GfK · 13-10-2005, 22:32

I went to buy some more razor blades recently. I bought one of those 'M3 Power' razors a while ago so was looking for blades for that.

They were £6.98 for 4 in Tesco. :lol:

Alongside it, were some normal Mach 3 Turbo blades at £4.98 for 4. Having not been convinced that the M3 Power razor made any difference, I got regular ones.

Now, imagine my amazement when I tried to put a regular blade on my M3 Power razor, and it fitted and worked perfectly!!

The blades are identical to look at (apart from the little strip across the back of the blade is a different colour), yet Gillette see fit to put an extra 50p per blade on the RRP, even though it seems only the packaging is different.

How can they possibly be allowed to get away with this??

</rant>

dod · 13-10-2005, 22:37

These things remind me of inkjet cartridges

14-10-2005, 01:31

I assume that the M3 Power is the battery operated razor....?

So is it the actual razor that's different then? IE The bit that moves?

Matty · 14-10-2005, 13:17

i think the gillette has a battery that makes it vibrate or something, but clearly the green strip makes it go faster.

Those that have seen me will know i know sod all about razors, the last time i met one of them was the first time i shaved, never used one since, leccy trimmers for me all the way

SammyC · 14-10-2005, 13:38

No, no, no, it has a battery so that saddos think it will attact women!

Gary Bagshawe · 14-10-2005, 14:00

Reminds me of the one day contact lenses that you use once then throw away, or if you put them into a solution like 1 month ones or normal ones they will actually last you about a month.

DaveG · 14-10-2005, 17:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Bagshawe

Reminds me of the one day contact lenses that you use once then throw away, or if you put them into a solution like 1 month ones or normal ones they will actually last you about a month.

:eyesup:

Don't do it :headshake

Digital SPG · 16-10-2005, 10:24

I just get the cheap throw away razors with the lubricating strip. Work just as well as the rip off blades that they sell.

16-10-2005, 12:25

Or you could be like me, one of those boys who, at school, got teased for not having facial hair, or being 'advanced' in my hirsuit development etc.

Yeah sure, I didn't get hairy legs till I was about 25...lol
But who's having the last laugh now eh? Those teasers now have to shave once or twice a day.
Once a week or fortnight is enough for me

Ner ner ni ner ner

***Steve*** · 18-10-2005, 10:06

I wish I could get away with shaving just once a week, I detest shaving with a passion.

SammyC · 18-10-2005, 11:22

Aye, even after a shave it looks like I could do with a shave.

Boo hoo.

McMav · 19-10-2005, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

I wish I could get away with shaving just once a week, I detest shaving with a passion.

Grow a beard.

Then at the end of the week say you've got fed up with it and shave and go on like that

***Steve*** · 19-10-2005, 14:43

ahh but it itches and now I have a lady that would complain about it "scratching"

Matty · 19-10-2005, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by McMav

Grow a beard.

Then at the end of the week say you've got fed up with it and shave and go on like that

thats what i do, im on week 3 of my current facehair growing marathon, getting a bit itchy now though, so might remove it tonight

***Steve*** · 19-10-2005, 18:56

This is fast turning into a male grooming thread

Gandhi · 19-10-2005, 19:20

anyone for moisturiser?

19-10-2005, 20:36

Not till I've had a soak in the bath and done my nails

Gandhi · 19-10-2005, 20:40

oh well, at least you wont have to shave your legs!

Personaly, I shave as little as poss, I get real bad sore neck otherwise. and no amount of moisturising helps before anone suggests it.

now, and end to this emmasculation!

Lets talk about breasts and cars and spanners and curry and beer and football!

19-10-2005, 20:44

13-10-2005, 22:32	#1 (permalink)
GfK Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 861	Gillette razor blades - wtf?? I went to buy some more razor blades recently. I bought one of those 'M3 Power' razors a while ago so was looking for blades for that. They were £6.98 for 4 in Tesco. :lol: Alongside it, were some normal Mach 3 Turbo blades at £4.98 for 4. Having not been convinced that the M3 Power razor made any difference, I got regular ones. Now, imagine my amazement when I tried to put a regular blade on my M3 Power razor, and it fitted and worked perfectly!! The blades are identical to look at (apart from the little strip across the back of the blade is a different colour), yet Gillette see fit to put an extra 50p per blade on the RRP, even though it seems only the packaging is different. How can they possibly be allowed to get away with this?? </rant>

13-10-2005, 22:37	#2 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	These things remind me of inkjet cartridges

14-10-2005, 01:31	#3 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	I assume that the M3 Power is the battery operated razor....? So is it the actual razor that's different then? IE The bit that moves?

14-10-2005, 13:17	#4 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	i think the gillette has a battery that makes it vibrate or something, but clearly the green strip makes it go faster. Those that have seen me will know i know sod all about razors, the last time i met one of them was the first time i shaved, never used one since, leccy trimmers for me all the way

14-10-2005, 13:38	#5 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	No, no, no, it has a battery so that saddos think it will attact women!

14-10-2005, 14:00	#6 (permalink)
Gary Bagshawe Rep Point Winner 07 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 2,232	Reminds me of the one day contact lenses that you use once then throw away, or if you put them into a solution like 1 month ones or normal ones they will actually last you about a month.

16-10-2005, 10:24	#8 (permalink)
Digital SPG Getting Comfy Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 232	I just get the cheap throw away razors with the lubricating strip. Work just as well as the rip off blades that they sell.

16-10-2005, 12:25	#9 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	Or you could be like me, one of those boys who, at school, got teased for not having facial hair, or being 'advanced' in my hirsuit development etc. Yeah sure, I didn't get hairy legs till I was about 25...lol But who's having the last laugh now eh? Those teasers now have to shave once or twice a day. Once a week or fortnight is enough for me Ner ner ni ner ner

18-10-2005, 10:06	#10 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,151	I wish I could get away with shaving just once a week, I detest shaving with a passion.

18-10-2005, 11:22	#11 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	Aye, even after a shave it looks like I could do with a shave. Boo hoo.

19-10-2005, 14:43	#13 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,151	ahh but it itches and now I have a lady that would complain about it "scratching"

19-10-2005, 18:56	#15 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,151	This is fast turning into a male grooming thread

19-10-2005, 19:20	#16 (permalink)
Gandhi Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: bath, somerserset Posts: 966	anyone for moisturiser?

19-10-2005, 20:36	#17 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	Not till I've had a soak in the bath and done my nails

19-10-2005, 20:40	#18 (permalink)
Gandhi Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: bath, somerserset Posts: 966	oh well, at least you wont have to shave your legs! Personaly, I shave as little as poss, I get real bad sore neck otherwise. and no amount of moisturising helps before anone suggests it. now, and end to this emmasculation! Lets talk about breasts and cars and spanners and curry and beer and football!