Quattro razor worth a try? Or go with Trac II?

[Shavetheman01]

Any of you guys like the Schick QUattro? I heard each of their cartridges can last a good amount of shaves.

Or Should I look for Trac II/clones instead?

I feel like doing more than 2 passes with any of these would be difficult.

 

[WhiteWulfe]

I had one (well, technically still have it) and for myself, I found it noticeably more comfortable than the Gillette Mach 3 or Fusion. I love just how beefy their powered handle is too. Sadly, I switched to the Schick Hydro 5 about a year ago (before switching to DE), so can't really compare the two, nor could I compare it to my RazoRock Mission that I use now.

As for multiple pass shaving, I only ever went NS then SN, so cannot comment as to how it would be for a three pass (or more) shave.

 

[shave/brush]

I like the Trac II because it does not have a head that pivots. I feel you have more control if the head does not pivot.

 

[Cash_Stronomer]

I'll second preferring the non pivoting sort. Also, something smaller and thinner I find just reaches everything better. I find with the newer and bigger razors I end up swiping way to much at the same spot as they are too big too get into everything properly.

 

[Musikmann]

I bought a Quattro since it is unique but I haven't tried it yet (using up my Fusion cartridge first. And I've never seen anyone explain why Gillette skipped a 4-blade design, or did they?

 

[Drbo]

I use a quattro on occasions. I can get about a dozen quality shaves before it starts to really tug the hairs out. I prefer it over a Mach3.

 

[Usascot]

It depends on your skin. I like the Quatro with the real Quatro blades. It is a little on the aggressive side.
The Track II is a very popular razor.

 

[Big Jim]

I really like the Quatro. For quite a while it was my daily shaver. I still like it and use it from time to time. My daily shaver is now the Micro Touch Cartridge. The Mirco Touch shaves as well or perhaps a little better, but the blades last longer and they are cheaper.

 

[Jimsr]

I used to use a Quattro about five years ago. It gave me good shaves, but was ackward under my nose and did give me some irritation on my neck. I switched to an electric because over a year it was cheaper. Used the Electric for 3 yrs., then rediscovered classic wet shaving. I use a Trac II when I travel, by air, I find that using Dollar Store Dorcos twin blade carts, I can get at least two weeks worth of shaves. I ve found the Trac II is the closest thing to my Shick E2 injector.

 

[Glasstream87]

I've got a couple of brass Trac II handles. Heavy but I use them occasionally with Publix (Supermarket) brand blades. $3.50 for 10 and I get 8 or 10 uses. I use them when I'm in a hurry, shaved really well the day before and I do a one pass in the shower with a VDH boar brush and soap. Quick and fairly comfortable one pass WTG if the beard isn't too heavy. And Gillette Trac II blades are over $1 a piece and I know they aren't that much better.

 

[Beard Dregs]

The quattro i tried was fairly smooth, but impossible to clean. Betweed the blades stacked too tight and the comfort wires, it just loaded up and wouldn't flush the head for anything

 

[ZJ68]

 

[Shavetheman01]

What about something like the Hydro 3? (5 blades seem overkill)

I feel like Schick is more reasonably priced as a Cartridge. The Mach 3, Proglide, and the Gillette stuff is overmarketed and doesn't seem to stay sharp for more than 6 days

 

[cardsfan28]

funny you mention a tracII found one the the Other day from 1990 I believe maybe earlier still in the box in my bathroom closet

 

[cardsfan28]

never mind its a schick tracer