Gillette M3Power Razor with 2 Cartridges

World's best shave. The first micro-powered shaving system from Gillette, for a totally new shaving experience and Gillette's best shave ever. Micro-Power: Turn on it's tiny motor and feel the micro power. In just one M3POWER stroke, you get a closer and more thorough shave. So thorough, there is less need to reshave, which means less irritation. PowerGlide Blades: Patented blade coating produces Gillette's smoothest blade surface for incredible glide, and a level of comfort that only M3Power can give. Indicator Lubrastrip with Vitamin E and Aloe. Gillette's best shave ever - the M3Power razor plus PowerGlide blades.

1 Duracell AAA battery included

New coating technology - Incredible glide & maximum comfort from very 1st shave

Spring Mounted Blades with Progressive Blade Alignment

LubraStrip with Vitamin E and Aloe

Watertight handle

Average Customer Review: ( 60 customer reviews )
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When I heard about the M3P I was skeptical; it just sounded like a bunch of marketing hype, and I'd pretty much decided that I was going to stick with my Mach 3 razors. So I'm in Target the other day, about to pull a 4-pack of Turbo cartridges off the rack ($7.29), when I see the M3P on sale for $12.99. I say screw it, and throw the M3P in my basket.

I should've saved the $5. Bottom-line, this is a razor that vibrates. Nothing more, nothing less.

Did it give me a good shave? Absolutely. In typical Gillette fashion, the first, second and third shaves were absolutely outstanding.

Was it any better a shave that I get with the regular Mach 3? On the FIRST shave, yes, it was SLIGHTLY better (and I do say SLIGHTLY). But on subsequent shaves it was absolutely NO BETTER, and in fact I had to go over some areas (some patches) with my regular Mach 3 in order to get it really smooth. Additionally, the M3P's lubricant deteriorated to nothing after only 4-5 shaves, whereas I can usually stretch a Turbo cartridge to 6-7 shaves.

Conclusion: This is a good razor, but if you already own Gillette's Mach 3 or Mach 3 Turbo razor there is simply no compelling reason to purchase the M3P (unless, like me, you're just curious). I highly recommend using your money for new Turbo cartridges instead, but hey, it's your money.

For me, I'm going mail my M3P razor back to Gillette. Not that it will do anything, but as one of their long-time customers, out of sheer principle I want them to be aware of my dissatisfaction.

21 of 23 found the following review helpful:

WowMay 27, 2004
By M. J Lane
My M3 Power arrived today and I was anxious to give it a try. So I took a shower and decided to give it a real test. I had about 5 days growth and I just used warm water (no shaving cream).

I'm shocked at how much of a difference the vibration made. The blades were just gliding over my skin and removing the hair like it was a magic carpet. As a side bonus, the vibration is at a good frequency to also provide a nice skin massage. Overall, extremely impressed after my first use. I must recommend it highly.

8 of 8 found the following review helpful:

It really is the world's best shaveDec 04, 2005
By Brian
I always had problems shaving no matter what razors I used. Most razors would either cut or irritate my skin severely. I tried the regular Mach 3 and they worked very good. I didn't know how that shave could be improved. However, after trying the the M3 Power, I couldn't believe it. It leaves absolutely no hair on where I shave and leaves my skin smooth, uncut, and irritation free. I tried the Gillette Complete Skin Care shave gel with it, and that worked good (hint, warm it up by running warm water on the container). It costs more than the regular cannister gel, but it lasts much longer because you use less and it works great. I then tried the M3 cannister gel and that works pretty good too. I really recommend this razor to anyone with shaving problems.

9 of 10 found the following review helpful:

Worth trying, I have switched for goodJul 01, 2004

It looked like hype to me, but based on the past accoladed of gillette with their mach 3, I gave it a shot. I loved it. It's nothing more than a fast vibrating razor, but the shaking allows the blade to cut through hairs easier, with an additional sawing like motion. This means better shaves with older blades.

I'm hooked and will continue to use it. However, I don't plan on buying the overpriced m3power blades. I'm sticking with the standard, non turbo blades. Works just as well.

6 of 6 found the following review helpful:

Close and comfortable shaveNov 15, 2004
By Alexander E. Paulsen "AlexP"
I loved this razor. It gave a smooth and comfortable shave with fewer strokes than my other razors.

I though it was a little pricey but it works so well I will probably keep buying the blades and use it.

The only niggling complaint I have is the position of the on/off button - it is exposed midway up the barrel. I keep touching it and turning off the vibration mid-stroke. It should have been placed in another position. I expect others to have this same problem if they hold the razor normally around the handle.

Other than that it is wonderful product. I love mine. It really does work well.

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