Shaving is one of the most important daily rituals of men. To achieve the result, a lot of tools have been created: cars, machine tools of various types. Of course, a razor is a more affordable hygiene tool. The Gillette brand, which produces high-quality shaving products, is especially widespread on the Russian market. The assortment of machines is quite large: Gillette presents several types of razors, including with replaceable cassettes. Consider: what should be the shaving machine for men and how to choose the right cartridge for each type of razor.
Appearance story
Nowadays, shaving is a simple and safe action that is performed almost daily by millions of men. It’s easy to buy a razor at any store. But for the inhabitants of the XIX century, this occupation was quite dangerous and difficult. The razors were heavy. The blade holder body was made of steel and decorated with carvings. If the razor became dull one morning, it had to be given to the master for sharpening. It took a lot of time and money. The son of a lover of inventions, whose last name was Gillette, while shaving, suddenly came up with the idea of creating a razor with interchangeable blades.
His idea was not immediately supported: the engineers kept saying that such material had not yet been created to carry out the idea. But he soon met with people who helped him in creating the first interchangeable blade machine. The market did not immediately accept the novelty. More than a year passed before the Gillette gained popularity and worldwide fame.
Gillette today
The brand is incredibly popular. The range of shaving products allows you to choose for yourself a convenient version of the machine. Each razor is equipped with one or more strips to soften the skin and eliminate irritation. Shaving cassettes are offered for every type of razor except disposable. They can consist of three or five blades.
The marketing move, created back in 1903 by Gillette himself, works to this day. A razor costs a buyer less than replaceable cassettes. The buyer returns to the store again and again for supplies. Thus, the manufacturer fully covers the costs of manufacturing and selling the razor itself. Many other companies producing razors have become similar to this sales model.
Gillette slalom
An advanced model of disposable razors with interchangeable cartridges. The machine is equipped with a convenient handle, the coating of which minimizes slipping in the hands. The razor head is floating, allows you to process hard-to-reach areas. Two blades, they are located at some distance from each other and tilted. The razor is much sharper than disposable machines. Above the blades is a lubricating strip.
Gillette Slalom cassettes can be purchased in packs of 3 or 5. Currently, this is not the most sought after razor, due to the fact that the brand has released many other more efficient blades. However, Slalom will serve much better than a disposable machine.
Razor Mach3
Mach3 is the first razor to appear after disposable razors. Not only the body was improved, but also the unique Gillette Mach3 shaving cassettes were created. Compared to Gillet disposable machines, this is an incredible success. The manufacturer claims that even after 10 applications of the razor, the process is more pleasant and the result is more effective than when using the second generation Gillette razors (disposable).
The case has a convenient handle that allows you to control the degree of pressing and the shaving process itself. Gillette Mach3 shaving cassettes have exceptional properties:
- a pad of five microcrests at the base of the removable block;
- Three sharp blades for perfect glide
- indicator strip to lubricate the skin and reduce irritation;
- floating head for a more comfortable shave.
The Gillette Mach3 razor has become quite popular among men. Several versions with different removable cartridges have been released.
Mach3 Turbo Blades
Mach3 Shaving Cassettes are suitable for every razor. When purchasing a Gillette Mach3 machine , you can try three blade options: standard, Turbo and Sensitive. Turbo is a Gillette razor with three sharper blades compared to other Mach3 razors and disposable machines. The shaver mount in this cassette is more adapted to the user's convenience: each of the blades is attached with springs. Thus, the razor fits perfectly under the skin, without injuring it.
Above the blades is located a lubricating strip “Comfort” to eliminate irritation after shaving. As it brightens, you can focus on the change of cassette. Turbo blades are the best choice for stiff bristles. The first time smooth shaving is achieved thanks to sharper blades.
Shaving Cassettes Mach3 Sensitive
Another type of Mach3 razor blade is Sensitive, designed specifically for sensitive skin. Not everyone has a daily shaving routine that is easy and smooth. Even quality machines are not always able to avoid skin irritation. This primarily depends on the individual susceptibility to the process. Sometimes it is necessary to use numerous lotions with a calming and cooling effect to bring the skin to normal condition. But Gillette now took care of this, creating a razor and replaceable Mach3 Sensitive cassettes.
The machine has a similar structure, like any other type of Mach3. The main difference that provides an effective fight against skin irritation is a lubricating strip. It contains aloe vera extract, which perfectly soothes the skin.
Gillette Fusion razor and cassettes for her
After the success of the Mach3 razor, the manufacturer did not stop there. Another worthy representative of the Gillette family was created - Fusion. The main difference from other razors was the presence of five blades, which are much closer to each other than the three blades in Mach3. This structure of the interchangeable shaving cartridge allows you to reduce pressure on the skin and reduce irritation. In addition, Fusion has a trimmer blade that allows you to shave off hairs in the most inaccessible areas.
Created many types of razors Fusion. At the moment, this is one of the most popular Gillette lines, presented in 7 different variations. The Fusion Shaving Cassette consists of five blades and fits any razor in this line. You can purchase them in quantities of 2, 4 or 8 pieces per pack.
Fusion Proglide cassettes feature even finer and finer blades than conventional Fusion “changers”. In addition, they are equipped with a micro-raster that directs hairs precisely to the blades.
Gillette Venus Cassettes
Gillette was the first brand to create razors for women. Female and male shaving can not be compared: different areas of the treated areas and hair structure. In addition, female skin is usually more sensitive and requires careful care. Venus is available with replaceable cassettes consisting of 3 or 5 blades. The most modern representative of the Gillette women's razor - Venus & Olay - is made with moisturizing pads that make it easier to shave and take care of the skin.
Venus cassettes are very convenient in that they are interchangeable. Even if a classic Venus machine with three blades was bought a long time ago, there is no problem buying a Venus & Olay cassette with five blades. This, unfortunately, cannot be said about the men's Gillette series. The men's shaving machine only “accepts” cassettes with a suitable number of blades. Fusion cassette does not fit the old Slalom machine.
Replaceable shaving cassettes are a convenient development of K. K. Gillette, which every year only improves, without losing its popularity.