Gillette Fusion Power Razor, Phantom, 1 Razor Review.
"5mths Still Going Strong With First Blade??!!" 2009-12-17
By Paul E. Barrett
Bought this back in July.... It is now Dec 15th and I'm still using my first blade!! Still gives a great shave!! The blades may be expensive but hell they last!! I saw an article in a Money magazine that said to clean the blades with 'Arm and Hammer, Shower Clean'. I have been doing this, I guess it helps. My strip that they say once is white needs to be replaced has almost fallen off?? But it still does the job. I shave everyday 7days while at work, while at home for seven days I grow a thickish beard twice prior to shaving. And like I said I've been doing it since July. These blades are great!!!! Was gonna buy a expensive electric razor, not now! I still have a 12 pack refill! At this rate that might last 5-6 yrs baby!!
"Major improvement over Mach 3" 2009-11-10
By kozachka (Kiev, Ukraine)
I bought this Fusion Power Razor Phantom for my husband. He has been using Mach 3 since it was released and has been very happy with it. He did not think that you could improve that much upon it. He was pleasantly surprised by Fusion Power Razor Phantom. The shave is VERY close (I can attest to this ;) ) and it looks like my husband just shaved even 24 hours later. Previously you could see 'shade' by late afternoon. My husband likes the power version better than regular one, which I bought for him together with blades from Costco. And blades last a very long time, which was my concern, since they are more expensive than Mach 3 ones. We both could not be happier with Fusion Power Razor.
"Skeptical about the "power", but it works" 2010-02-04
By Brad Munder (Austin, TX)
You know, at some point it seems like they've run out of blades and other improvements just to give you a good shave, but after using the Phantom, they haven't reached that point yet. It's a pretty tight shave and I think some of that has to do with the "power" aspect, which is basically the vibrating movement of the entire razor.
I think it gives the best shave of anything I've tried. I use this on my face and my head and I notice I can skip an extra day, which in the long run saves me time.
Highly recommended.
"Great shave" 2009-07-03
By Robert Andrade (California)
I been using the power fusion for years now. I just bought a 2nd one to add one to my travel bag.
This is the best razor I have ever used. From using the Mach3, this is a big improvement. I shave everyday, and not only my face I shave my head with this razor also, everyday. The blades do last, I get 3 weeks easy on a blade. I can get a 4th week and usually do, however notice it getting dull and harder to shave.
The power does help, some people say it dont....maybe not a whole lot, but heck a battery will last me a year on this razor.
Having sensitive skin, I cant get a super close shave and I am not looking for one. This does the job well with one pass, and never has cut me to date.
"Completely Disagree with Anonymous Anonymous's Review" 2008-12-14
By Royden S. Mills (Denver)
I have always treated shaving as a ritual, and have used everything from a straight razor to a double sided safety razor, as well as Gillette's many products. The Phantom Fusion Power is the best shave I've ever had. Though I don't have a thick beard growth, I do shave everyday and one Phantom cartridge lasts me well over two weeks. I just bought a Phantom Fusion Power razor for both of my brothers, as well as my brother-in-law. The battery makes the difference in comparison to other Gillette razors, and the detail razor on the back is awesome for trimming facial hair. Well worth the money - despite previous reviews.
By Paul E. Barrett
Bought this back in July.... It is now Dec 15th and I'm still using my first blade!! Still gives a great shave!! The blades may be expensive but hell they last!! I saw an article in a Money magazine that said to clean the blades with 'Arm and Hammer, Shower Clean'. I have been doing this, I guess it helps. My strip that they say once is white needs to be replaced has almost fallen off?? But it still does the job. I shave everyday 7days while at work, while at home for seven days I grow a thickish beard twice prior to shaving. And like I said I've been doing it since July. These blades are great!!!! Was gonna buy a expensive electric razor, not now! I still have a 12 pack refill! At this rate that might last 5-6 yrs baby!!
By kozachka (Kiev, Ukraine)
I bought this Fusion Power Razor Phantom for my husband. He has been using Mach 3 since it was released and has been very happy with it. He did not think that you could improve that much upon it. He was pleasantly surprised by Fusion Power Razor Phantom. The shave is VERY close (I can attest to this ;) ) and it looks like my husband just shaved even 24 hours later. Previously you could see 'shade' by late afternoon. My husband likes the power version better than regular one, which I bought for him together with blades from Costco. And blades last a very long time, which was my concern, since they are more expensive than Mach 3 ones. We both could not be happier with Fusion Power Razor.
By Brad Munder (Austin, TX)
You know, at some point it seems like they've run out of blades and other improvements just to give you a good shave, but after using the Phantom, they haven't reached that point yet. It's a pretty tight shave and I think some of that has to do with the "power" aspect, which is basically the vibrating movement of the entire razor.
I think it gives the best shave of anything I've tried. I use this on my face and my head and I notice I can skip an extra day, which in the long run saves me time.
Highly recommended.
By Robert Andrade (California)
I been using the power fusion for years now. I just bought a 2nd one to add one to my travel bag.
This is the best razor I have ever used. From using the Mach3, this is a big improvement. I shave everyday, and not only my face I shave my head with this razor also, everyday. The blades do last, I get 3 weeks easy on a blade. I can get a 4th week and usually do, however notice it getting dull and harder to shave.
The power does help, some people say it dont....maybe not a whole lot, but heck a battery will last me a year on this razor.
Having sensitive skin, I cant get a super close shave and I am not looking for one. This does the job well with one pass, and never has cut me to date.
By Royden S. Mills (Denver)
I have always treated shaving as a ritual, and have used everything from a straight razor to a double sided safety razor, as well as Gillette's many products. The Phantom Fusion Power is the best shave I've ever had. Though I don't have a thick beard growth, I do shave everyday and one Phantom cartridge lasts me well over two weeks. I just bought a Phantom Fusion Power razor for both of my brothers, as well as my brother-in-law. The battery makes the difference in comparison to other Gillette razors, and the detail razor on the back is awesome for trimming facial hair. Well worth the money - despite previous reviews.
