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Just a Reminder: Gillette M3 Power rocks!

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Pochacco

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Been using it for about a month now. Took a few days to get used to it, but absolute smooth shaving since! Best shave in the world!

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Bowser

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I just tried one today; It felt like I was using a vibrator to shave :/ But I could tell it was a closer shave than with a Mach 3 Turbo. Hopefully I get used to the vibrating, heh.
 
I skipped it due to the batteries. Anything like that I've used (such as a toothbrush) that required batteries wound up fucking up far before I felt it should have.

I stick with the plain old Mach 3 Turbo. Good enough for me. I went to that after an electric razor... which I just didn't like. I could never get a fully clean shave with it and it completely irritated my skin. Maybe it's just sensitive.
 

Che

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God's Hand said:
I've had my Mach M3 for over two months now, and I haven't had to change the battery yet. Use it every day.

Ummm.... it uses battery? When the hell is it coming to Europe?
 

Pochacco

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It uses 1 AAA battery.
I'm not sure how long it lasts..I've yet to replace mine after a month (use it everyday). Hopefully, I won't have to replace it for a while - although a few times a year isn't bad at all.
It's also shower safe :)

The first few times I used it, I didn't like it.
I thought the pulsating action was very subtle before I bought it. Instead, as someone pointed out, it feels very much like a vibartor...or, um, cellphone ringing against your face...
But you get used to it and it actually does seem to shave closer, with less effort.
 

Troidal

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I saw that when I was in the US few months ago, and its finally here in Japan...

So it says the vibration stimulates your skin for a deeper shave, wtf is that supposed to do exactly?
 

Ecrofirt

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I don't know, I don't seem to be noticing any difference between it and my Turbo. I'm not getting a better shave or less strokes for the same shave.

I'm just glad I got it for $5 from my friend who works at Target.
 

maharg

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Panajev2001a said:
Can you use it in the shower ? I shave in the shower nowadays.

They say you can. I don't know if I'd trust it though. But how much shock could you actually get out of a AAA battery? Low voltage isn't supposed to be very risky is it?
 

arter_2

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been using it for three months now it is friggan greeat closes shave ive gotten and u really dont need to put any effort into it. it stimulate the hair folicals to stand on end like when u get goose bumps and it is easier for the blades to grab the hair and i have to say it works like a charm. i dunno if it does that but it sure feels wierd when u start to use it.
 

gofreak

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I used the mach 3 turbo for a good while, but it always cut my face at least twice f not more per shave. I switched to Wilkinson Sword's 3-blade equivalent, and it's been better sofar. But I can never seem to avoid cutting myself at least once :(
 

LakeEarth

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I got the Schick 3 for about 1/3 of the price and it does a good job. I still wonder how different the Mach 3's are.
 
Best Case: M3Power actually does it's job and improves your shave.
Worst Case: With the buzz feature off, it's exactly the same as M3 Turbo.

The motor system is fully encased and approved for bathroom use guys, so it's perfectly fine in the shower. You'd have to be pretty dedicated to find a way to electrocute yourself with it.
 

teiresias

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I really like my M3 Power. I bought it on a whim when I was just going to go buy some more blades for my Turbo.

Not only does it feel closer, but I have yet to cut myself once with it - something I manage to do everytime I shave with the Turbo. The blades also seem to last alot longer than the Turbo blades. I'm not sure if that has to do with the blades themselves or with the vibrating action, so I'm going to buy a pack of both to use and see what happens.
 

Deg

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Gregory said:
Damn, when is this coming out in Europe? The latest thing here is Mach 3 Turbo. :/

Its out. Just came out. No advertising as of yet.

Tried it afew days ago. Cant really tell the difference. vibrating is odd. The heads are better and dont wear out after one shave with certain shaving gels etc.
 
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