![]() ![]() ![]() The results felt similar to higher-end razors. While there are some definite differences in the look and build of the Mach3 compared to Gillette’s newest razors, all that really matters is the shave. There is not a precision trimmer blade on the backside of the cartridge. (Note: After shaving with the razor for the first time, the razor head operated more smoothly and would spring back easily after pivoting.) The Mach3 simply pivoted back and stayed pushed back. A high-end razor will normally snap back into position. One thing we noticed is that the razor pivoted back easily enough, however, it didn’t want to spring back on its own. The head of the cartridge flexes, moving back about 45 degrees, with a pivot point that’s near the bottom of the razor head. It also offers a lubrication strip across the top. The Mach3 offers microfins at the base of the blades, which we like to help pull skin tight as the razor passes. There is no center support holding the blades in place, so they will flex some if pressure is applied in the middle. Compared to today’s five and six-blade razors, the three offer much more space between them - a nice feature if you have an issue with clogging on tighter-built razors. Today, it’s not near as impressive given advances, but still has a number of features.įirst, it offers three blades. When it was introduced, the Mach3 razor cartridge was revolutionary. It also has some play, and rattles if you shake the razor. This button isn’t used much (only when taking off the blade), however it feels fairly light and cheap to us. The connection point to the cartridge head is a plastic “button” that slides forward. Moving up the handle, the Mach3 has a narrow tapered neck and a curve that makes a natural point to put your thumb in order to have pinpoint control while shaving. In short, it’s near impossible to have this razor slip out of your hands. A series of hundreds of small rubber bumps provide a lot of texture. The topside has three stripes of rubber while the underside is one continuous rubber grip. One thing that we loved is the rubber grip. It offers a nice weight when held, with the sensation that there must be a metal weight inside the handle. It can feel a little small in the hand - just slightly larger than a ballpoint pen. While it looks metal, the handle is actually made of chrome-colored plastic, with rubber grips. The Mach3 handle is fairly simple when it comes to modern razor handles. It’s simple, but does exactly what it needs to do without a lot of bells and whistles. ![]() Razor Designįor being designed a couple of decades ago, the design of the Mach3 has held up well. One thing that we liked is that the package is cardboard, glued to plastic - not an all-plastic blister pack that requires scissors or a knife to open. Within the package was a handle and two blades, along with clear plastic covers over each. Compare that to some Gillette products we reviewed, which come in a simple, nondescript cardboard box. It arrived shortly after in a package you’d expect to see at a retail store. We ordered our version of the Gillette Mach3 from Amazon. We recently put the razor through the paces to see if a razor that was first introduced more than two decades ago can still hold its own. If you’re someone looking for a starter razor, wants to shave decently for less money than the top-of-the-line razors, or just want to keep things simple, then the Mach3 might be right for you. Still, the razor has a lot to like, including a price tag that’s hard to beat when compared to newer and fancier shaving systems. Even so, with about 20 years of advancements in technology, we think that newer razors have now leaped ahead of their Mach3 predecessor. It looks a lot like newer razors with many similar features, including multiple blades, microfins to stretch skin before cutting, and a lubrication strip. ![]() It’s reported that the razor cost a staggering $750 million in research and testing and more than $300 million in marketing the first year (even though the commercials for the razor now look hilariously dated).Īs a classic razor, the Gillette Mach3 is still widely available today. Add to that some sleek styling, and Gillette created a winner. With three blades, it offered a shave that was supposed to be smoother and with less irritation than conventional safety razors. When the Gillette Mach3 first hit the market in the ’90s, it was groundbreaking. ![]()
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