Revisiting the Gillette Mach 3 Men's Razor

I'm Now Among the Converted

I have never been one to jump on a bandwagon. I rarely purchase something new and improved just because it has a number of added bells and whistles. I have been shaving with disposable razors for years. Except for a few brief interludes I have been loyal to no brand, always buying what is on sale.

I listened to friends and coworkers raved about the Gillette Mach3 line of razors for years. I didn't believe their affirmations of the three-bladed razor. My razors had two blades and did the job at a fraction of the price. Where do I go that I need a shave so close that three blades are required?

Having reached a high-point in my career I decided that little luxuries were okay. I decided to give the Gillette Mach3 Turbo a try. Gillette released the revolutionary shaving system in 1998 after spending $750 million in research and development. I figured it had proven itself in the marketplace and I could safely purchase the item.

Having experienced shaving with only two blades I was not aware that something better, much better, was available. After that first shave, tentatively dragging that large three-bladed implement across my cheek, I can be counted among the converted. I was amazed. The blade seemed to glide over my face, taking every trace of beard with it.

After some research I discovered the point of having a three-bladed razor is to allow for a shave with less skin irritation. I thought it a clever marketing ploy aimed at the gullible. I will proclaim the benefits of the Gillette Mach3 Turbo from the mountain tops. It does provide a closer shave with less irritation. Why didn't I listen to my friends and start using this system nine years ago?