Can the Fusion Pro-glide MANUAL blades be used? Hi,At looking at the specs for both the Manual and Power razors, the blades seem to be the same, but the price is not...Anyone try the Manual ones on a Power handle?Cheers. Can the Fusion Pro-glide MANUAL blades be used? Hi,At looking at the specs for both the Manual and Power razors, the blades seem to be the same, but the price is not...Anyone try the... » Read More Can the Fusion Pro-glide MANUAL blades be used? Hi,At looking at the specs for both the Manual and Power razors, the blades seem to be the same, but the price is not...Anyone try the Manual ones on a Power handle?Cheers. « Show Less
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The cartridges are interchangeable in terms of all fitting a Fusion handle, but the cartridges are NOT exactly the same. Just like Schick's Quattro line, the "power" cartridge is distinguished from the "manual" one by a small row that's supposed to help stretch out the face for a closer shave (per Schick's marketing) or to help guide the hair to the blade (per Gillette's marking) . Gillette calls this row a "microcomb." Gillette also claims that the ProGlide (both manual and power) Fusion blades are more advanced than the original Fusion blades, with sharper, thinner blades. They all seem to do a good job to me. The cartridges are interchangeable in terms of all fitting a Fusion handle, but the cartridges are NOT exactly the same. Just like Schick's Quattro line, the "power" cartridge is distinguished from the "manual" one by a small row that's supposed to help stretch out the face for a closer shave (per Schick's marketing) or to help guide the hair to the blade (per Gillette's marking) . Gillette calls this row a "microcomb." Gillette also claims that the ProGlide (both manual and power) Fusion blades are more advanced than the original Fusion blades,... » Read More The cartridges are interchangeable in terms of all fitting a Fusion handle, but the cartridges are NOT exactly the same. Just like Schick's Quattro line, the "power" cartridge is distinguished from the "manual" one by a small row that's supposed to help stretch out the face for a closer shave (per Schick's marketing) or to help guide the hair to the blade (per Gillette's marking) . Gillette calls this row a "microcomb." Gillette also claims that the ProGlide (both manual and power) Fusion blades are more advanced than the original Fusion blades, with sharper, thinner blades. They all seem to do a good job to me. « Show Less
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The blade designed for the Power model includes an additional "comb" at the leading edge which lifts and arranges the whiskers before the blades slice through them. But any fusion blade can be used with any fusion handle, power or otherwise.
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I haven't tried but I'm also curious, the price hike is a little too much in my opinion.
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I have the feeling the "manual" blades are exactly the same as the "power" blades. Gillette must have reasons to think we are not very smart...
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From my own experience, I have only tried out on the Gillette fusion, and it works fantastic. It will work for most if not all of the replaceable cartridge type, but I don't know about the traditional safety blade or double sided blade. I would doubt that it would work with a safety razor by looking at the design.
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I have found the razor to give a wonderfully close shave but be sure to flush blade when you are shaving and after finishing. Because the blades are so close they seem to retain hair that once hard and in place can make the next shave rough. If you do flush completely they last as long or longer than two blade razors and many times closer than any electric I have ever used!
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Yes they are compatible, however they might not be the best blade for you. The best combination for a clean, nick free shave include the razor, the blade and your face. You have an excellent razor, so finding he best blade is what is you have to do next. Best advice is to get a sample pack and experiment with different blades. I have had best results with Astra Platinums and Personna blades which are not as sharp and tend to be more forgiving than the Feathers. I have also found that a pre-shave oil like Shave Secret can make a huge difference along with a good shaving cream!
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Don't know if you saw my review or not. I use a Fusion also. It doesn't fit well, but it can fit. You just need to angle it a bit more - until the handle is almost parallel to the unit. This is not the recommended angle but I find that it still works - it restores my blade just fine.
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It can be used manually but not well because it's much heavier than a regular scooter and will not very fast. It definitely helps to have some experience with a regular razor. For our younger child, we started by running next to her holding it.
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Any Double Blade (DE) razor. The brand does matter. Just do a search for safety razors. Don't spend a lot of money on one either. I am currently using a Parker butterfly safety razor. I am happy with it.
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No, I have both razors and it is a totally different mechanism on each one and they are not interchangeable.Sorry,
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There is a "manual" but it is your basic parts, general safety, basic assembly, more safety and more safety. No directions on how to use the different blades. It is more trial and error. I suppose one could go to YouTube to get better hands-on directions.
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You can the blades at your local grocery store or target and wal-mart or anywhere they sell razor, It take gillette fusion razor blades. I hope that helps.
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I wouldn't switch to a DE if I were you. I actually just switched from a DE. First of all you have to be extremely careful with them because it's extremely easy to cut yourself. It actually to me a few weeks of cutting myself before finally learning how to use it properly. Also with DE razors the blades only last for 1-2 shaves then you have to switch it out. Considering that and how often you will have to buy more blades it's actually more expensive. Overall I'd say to just stay with a more modern razor.
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I don't see why not. This razor has given me a very close shave. Probably the best shave ever from an electric shaver. I love this razon excet for the trimmer. Trimmer does not lock in place. and does not do a good jod trimming my mustache.
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I'm even more late, but thought I'd add my 2 cents. I have used two norelco rotary shavers, two Braun foil shavers and a Panasonic foil. Hands down the best shave is from the Panasonic. One of the Norelco's is my first electric razor purchased back in 1994 and still running like new - now that is quality construction. However the shave closeness is not as good compared to more recent shavers and takes forever. The other norelco is a much newer one, one of their recent nivea lotion models. I can get a good shave out of it, but it lacks in comparison to the Panasonic, not as close and takes much longer. The Braun's both performed excellently, but always left me with irritation, and sometimes good burns too. Both were self-cleaning synchro shavers. If you want strictly dry shaving, Braun is a good choice. Panasonic, a fully immersible wet/dry electric, I may have never used this razor dry, I can't remember so I won't comment on that. i prefer wet shaving with a quality soap or cream and brush, in the shower. It always gives me an almost blade close shave, without any irritation or most importantly bleeding. It never looses power when confronted with dense growth unlike the norelco's. If I have 2 days growth the norelco motor is audibly and sensibly effected. The Panasonic is unaffected It's motor plows through anything. I have loved my Panasonic ES8228S so much, but have decided to upgrade to the ES-LA93K. Will the Panasonic be up on ebay, like the fate of my other dis-guarded razors? HELL NO! I will keep it for a rainy day, change of pace, in case the 93k explodes or some other act of God takes it from me. I will continue to love my ES8228S for it's lifetime. Seriously guys, it's that good.
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NO! The Mach 3 is flat bottomed at the insertion point; the Fusion and Fusion Pro-Glides have a concave shape at the insertion point (as in what the orange ball fits into). I called Gillette to confirm. Don't listen to anyone who tells you the Mach-3 blades will work on the new razors. They won't.
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You can use blades made by Dovo as well as other companies. The ones Dovo sells are the full sized blades and are quite more expensive. I recommend getting half blades, I have always used the ones made by Shark you can get a pack of 100 razors for around 5 dollars.
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Is this a serious question? Do some research. Type in razor blade pro on google... Wanna be spoon fed too?
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I don't think so, but the razor is so darn cheap that it's easy to just buy a new one. Each razor lasts me 3-5 years, and then I buy a new one. The new one costs less than buying a replacement blade on one of the expensive models.