There are US and Israeli made versions, I don't know if they differ.
Personna cartridge razors any good?
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I’m loving the shave from the Personna Tri-Flexx now and the blade has really smoothed out on the second shave.
The narrow heads and closely spaced blades on the Tri-Flexx, Quattro and GT5 make for a very smooth and forgiving shave which is also manouverable and precise.
But of course they are prone to clogging and concentrate the pressure so can incite razor burn too.
With these razors the best idea is to use a very slick prep.
The wider heads on the Matrix and Magnum are a lot easier to rinse and distribute the pressure better so are kinder to the skin.
But the widely spaced blades can make for a rough feeling shave with a tendency to bite if you’re not careful.
And the wider head is less manouverable.
So a prep with more cushion is in order with these.
The Caliber 3 and Caliber 5 have wide heads but sprung blades which reduce the tendency to bite and smooth the shave so I guess that’s the best of both worlds, as well as the addition of the trimmer blade on the back of the 5 bladed carts to compensate for the clunkiness of the main head.
The narrow heads and closely spaced blades on the Tri-Flexx, Quattro and GT5 make for a very smooth and forgiving shave which is also manouverable and precise.
But of course they are prone to clogging and concentrate the pressure so can incite razor burn too.
With these razors the best idea is to use a very slick prep.
The wider heads on the Matrix and Magnum are a lot easier to rinse and distribute the pressure better so are kinder to the skin.
But the widely spaced blades can make for a rough feeling shave with a tendency to bite if you’re not careful.
And the wider head is less manouverable.
So a prep with more cushion is in order with these.
The Caliber 3 and Caliber 5 have wide heads but sprung blades which reduce the tendency to bite and smooth the shave so I guess that’s the best of both worlds, as well as the addition of the trimmer blade on the back of the 5 bladed carts to compensate for the clunkiness of the main head.
my toxic masculinity prohibits me from buying anything gillette 
that said, i really like edgewell blades (wilkinson, schick, personna etc). My razor to go is hydro 5 sense - rallty perfect for me. But i also tried a personna tri-flexxx bought in a supermarker last week. Really close shave and inexpensive
that said, i really like edgewell blades (wilkinson, schick, personna etc). My razor to go is hydro 5 sense - rallty perfect for me. But i also tried a personna tri-flexxx bought in a supermarker last week. Really close shave and inexpensiveOur local Aldi has stopped stocking the Matrix system and all the carts are now sold out so I guess that’s it for the Matrix system round here (although the disposables are still in lots of supermarkets).
Aldi have replaced their Magnum system with Caliber 5 too...
Aldi have replaced their Magnum system with Caliber 5 too...
Yes that would be great - thanks!
I picked up a Tri-Flexxx from Boots when I was on holiday and it just confirmed to me that the Personna cartridge razors are all good!
And apart from the Matrix they’re all available off-brand in UK stores (Magnum is disposable version only).
Tri-Flexx
Matrix
Caliber 3
Magnum
GT5
Caliber 5
All good!
Interesting, I've never looked at the Tri-Flexxx, might have to consider it if the Matrix 3 carts become a challenge to find.
Is it Boots own brand label ? Do any other UK supermarkets etc. sell it ?
On the Shave Club compatibles - here's a link - The Earl and Countess | Sterling Shave Club
I was trawling the net and stumbled up their website and notived that their 3 blade carts looked very much like Matrix 3 heads, since confirmed, they kindly sent me a free handle and blade for trial.
The subscription price for regular subscription mailings appears to be for a handle and 4 blades @ £6.99, plus 70p P&P.
I don't want any handles, so I'm hoping they'll comeback with a more attractive cost.
Is it Boots own brand label ? Do any other UK supermarkets etc. sell it ?
On the Shave Club compatibles - here's a link - The Earl and Countess | Sterling Shave Club
I was trawling the net and stumbled up their website and notived that their 3 blade carts looked very much like Matrix 3 heads, since confirmed, they kindly sent me a free handle and blade for trial.
The subscription price for regular subscription mailings appears to be for a handle and 4 blades @ £6.99, plus 70p P&P.
I don't want any handles, so I'm hoping they'll comeback with a more attractive cost.
Yes I’ve seen the Tri-Flexx as Boots brand and also in ASDA.
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