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- Best razor overall Gillette Mach3 Turbo *Est. $10
- Slightly smoother shave but more expensive blades Gillette Fusion *Est. $11
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Best razor overall
- Reasonably priced replacement cartridges
- Easy to hold and use
- Good shave with few nicks
- Doesn't shave as close as some competitors
Which? magazine, the British consumer publication, compares the Gillette Mach3 Turbo manual razor to four- and five-blade models, providing the best review of this particular model. The Mach3 also receives favorable reviews from Strictly Men's Business and The Boston Globe, both of which compare it to other razors. We also consult owner comments on Amazon.com.
Even though it has been on the market for over 10 years - and now competes against razors that have four or five blades - the three-blade Gillette Mach3 Turbo manual razor is the clear favorite of owners and experts. Reviewers say the Mach3 provides a close, comfortable shave for men and women, and they like the reasonable price of its replacement cartridges. Most sources that have compared the Mach3 against either the five-bladed Gillette Fusion (*est. $11 for razor, $3 each for replacement cartridges) or the four-bladed Schick Quattro (*est. $9 for razor, $1.50 each for replacement cartridges) say the slightly closer shave isn't worth any increase in expense. If you're in the market for a five-blade razor, though, reviewers prefer the Fusion to the Quattro.
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Our Sources
1. Which? magazine
In this extensive report, Which? magazine compares 24 manual razors. The top finisher is the Gillette Mach3 Turbo; some women in the test expressed a preference for the Gillette Fusion, but were put off by the price.
Review: Razors, Editors of Which.co.uk, Dec. 29, 2006
This Australian men's site rates and reviews eight razor brands. The top finisher is the Gillette Mach3 Turbo, which the reviewers call "arguably still the best cartridge razor on the market."
Review: Men's Razor Review, Editors of StrictlyMensBusiness.com
Naomi Aoki asks six firemen to shave one half of their faces with the Gillette Mach3, and the other half with the Schick Quattro razor. Four out of the six testers say they'll stick with the Mach3, while only one would rather use the Schick Quattro. (The remaining tester says the difference between the shaves was "too close to call.")
Review: Gillette vs. Schick: Firefighter Shave-Off Chalks One up for the Hometown Blade, Naomi Aoki, Sept. 19, 2003
4. Amazon.com
More than a dozen owners review the Gillette Mach3 Turbo razor at Amazon.com. Most give the razor positive reviews, but some complain about the blades' price and frequent need for replacement.
Review: Gillette Mach3 Turbo Shaving System Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com
