If you had to choose-Mach III vs Fusion, and Why

[ATR]

Just curious as to opinions. I have started traveling alot lately and the hassle of checking a bag for de blade purposes is starting to get weary. For my home shave i use a merkur HD, feathers, and aos unscented.
IMO the fusion is slightly less irritating and shaves a tad closer. I choose these two for comparison as they are the ones i use somewhat regularly when i dont whip out the brush, etc. With either the mach III or the fusion i tend to use the new dye and fragrance free fusion cream (canned goo). Although i know the prep is important as the razor, for me i cant stomach pairing great prep with a cartridge, seems offensive to the prep.
Thanks.

 

[Sodapopjones]

Well....
I stay away from Gillette carts, haven't used one probably in 10 years or so when I had money to throw away.

 

[michiganlover]

I could never be forced to choose between those two monstrosities!! EEK!! I would rather not shave than subject my face to that junk.

If I have to go cartridge, I would pick a Trac II: superior to the Mach 3/Fusion in every way: less irritation, less chance for ingrown hairs, and the prices for carts are more reasonable. (roughly .50 cents each for the Personna brand carts).

 

[strat1117]

Trac II.

 

[Azza]

I like the Fusion only because it's newer and delivers more shaving 'technology'. They are both good razors for what they are. I prefer the manual versions to the vibrating ones but overall they are all good products for me.

When I use a cartridge I still use a cream or soap and my brush. With all the wonderful creams and soaps out I have stopped using canned foam, even when travelling.

Aaron

 

[mmack66]

Careful folks, I think it is a trap!

 

[duotone]

I would go with Mach 3, because it has 1 less blade and creates less friction than the 4 blade on one side Fusion.

 

[ATR]

Where do you guys find a razor to fit trac II cartridges, all i ever see at the brick and mortar stores are cartridges, no razor.

 

[BruceK]

Where do you guys find a razor to fit trac II cartridges, all i ever see at the brick and mortar stores are cartridges, no razor.

I haven't seen them myself yet, but some of the guys mentioned on another thread that you can get a razor called the "Bump Fighter" at Walmart. They said to toss the blades that come with it and use the Trac II or Persona II cartridges with it. I plan to check it out when I need to travel.

B

 

[ZZTop]

Fusion. If I'm going to rip my face up, I want to make sure I do it right.

 

[Slivovitz]

Where do you guys find a razor to fit trac II cartridges, all i ever see at the brick and mortar stores are cartridges, no razor.

Well, there's this. Also this one. Haven't used either.

My Atra razor wasn't bad. I still have the old original handles, but I understand that the Vector Plus handle will work.

For all of the above, get the generic cartridges. Cheaper than Gillette, and at this point, probably better.

I just check the bag with my DE blades, but I don't fly all that often.

[Edit] I might still be using my Atra, but I started looking at Mach III, Quattro, and Fusion. That led to the realization that DE razors were still an option, and here I am.

 

[WhosYerBob]

The only positive I can say for the Fusion is that it has the 5th blade on the back, which I find to be perfect for shaving under my nose.

 

[chris456]

Just as a clarification the fusion has 5, yes 5! blade in the face and 1 on back for a total of 6 blades.

If I had to choose between those two, it would be either, I can get an irritation free (and boring) shave with either.

 

[ATR]

How does the trac II compare to the gillette sensor, ie the original two bladed one. Theyre both two blades with a lube strip, any thoughts?

 

[michiganlover]

Where do you guys find a razor to fit trac II cartridges, all i ever see at the brick and mortar stores are cartridges, no razor.

Dr. Idiot sells a few Trac II handles through his ebay store. He has a Feather branded Trac II handle that I have been eying.

Here is Dr. Idiot's E-Bay Store:

http://doubleedgeshavingplace.com/

Here is the Feather Trac II Handle:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260463701635

and the same razor, but with 10 blades added in:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260463706041

 

[rodd]

Fusion, because I could use it as a single edge.

 

[luvmysuper]

If I had to choose, I would choose to slash my wrists with my last DE blade rather than have shave with either.

 

[gurana]

M3... no particular difference in the quality of the shave between M3 and fusion. Only real difference in my mind is the production cost and price. That said, I was never really sold on my M3. The swivel head was kind of nice, but as other's have said, the sensor was good and would be a better choice if forced to go with a cart.

 

[rainman]

If I had to choose, I would choose to slash my wrists with my last DE blade rather than have shave with either.

 

[Topgumby]

I'd go with the Mach 5.