Gillette Guard for Shaving the Face

[Edinburgh]

I have seen dicussion of the Gillette Guard only for use on the head.

Would anyone be able to offer an opinion with regard to using the Gillette Guard on the face for travel purposes?

 

[Frankie0210]

You can use it anywhere hair grows....not just for the head.

 

[Daveho]

You can use it anywhere hair grows....not just for the head.

i would wager this to be a truth fact.

 

[Edinburgh]

You can use it anywhere hair grows....not just for the head.

i would wager this to be a truth fact.

Thanks fellows, but I already surmised this before posting. I'm looking for opinions regarding the quality/performance of this razor on the face.

 

[Daveho]

Mild and and the razors arnt as well built as their older counterparts, in developing countries they are the norm.

 

[Ericaw]

I get exceptional shaves on my face with the guard. If I could get a weighted handle for it I would use it more in my rotation.

 

[ZJ68]

I think it's best for shaving body hair and subpar for the face.

 

[Frankie0210]

So you would not recommend this razor to shave your face? Is it that bad or subpar? Just curious!

 

[ZJ68]

No, I would not. I just don't think it's very good razor. There are better cheap razors available.

 

[BSAGuy]

The Guard is a mild, solid performer.

 

[rockviper]

The guard was supposedly designed for the emerging market, with the single blade being cheap and relatively clog-proof alternative to multi-blades and the cartridge entry-point to hook those users on single-blade carts. Most likely so they can be introduced to dual-blade then 3-4-5 as the cart (multi-blade or not) becomes the norm.

So, yes, it is safe for face shaving. In fact, that is what it was designed for.

 

[Frankie0210]

Anyone like the Gillette Guard. I bought one from Maggard razors and will try it out and see how it shaves.

 

[Frankie0210]

Most guys from India have a full head of hair. Probably not a lot of baldies in this country.

 

[JerYnkFan]

I have used it to shave my face and not really impressed with, but it is functional. Get better shaves from either BIC Sensitive or a two bladed disposable or can even use a Sensor

 

[Frankie0210]

I used the Bic single blade and was not impressed. The two bladed disposable would be better...Thank you JerYnkfan

 

[DougK]

Sorry for coming in late. I use the Guard most often as a travel razor and it's not bad. The carts are a little inconsistent in quality, but overall they shave decently. If I recall correctly from an article about the Guard, they're designed not to cut as closely as other razors, so I never try for a BBS using it.

 

[Try em all]

Great for WTG pass.
They will not give you a BBS, but a DFS for new cart, & CCS is possible for an older cart.
Excellent for Travel.
Great for when you've not shaved in a while.