{"id":46812,"date":"2023-12-21T11:30:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T16:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/?p=46812"},"modified":"2023-12-21T11:30:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T16:30:56","slug":"gillette-mach3","status":"publish","type":"review","link":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/review\/gillette-mach3\/","title":{"rendered":"Gillette Mach3 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Gillette Mach3 was released in 1998. The R&D cost for the Mach3 rang up at a staggering $750 million, roughly $1.2 billion when adjusted for inflation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over 20 years later, the Mach3 remains a widespread and trusted razor for a lot of men<\/a>. Some men find their way back to the Mach3 due to the reduced number of blades, comfortable shaving experience, and affordable price point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below, we will provide you with a detailed look at the Mach3, including the razor design and a shave demonstration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: We paid for the Mach3 out-of-pocket. This article is not a paid review. This post contains affiliate links. Tools of Men is independently owned and operated. Gillette is not aware of this post before publication.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a brief overview of the design and how the Mach3 differs from other modern cartridge razors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most notable difference between the Mach3 and many other cartridge razors is the size of the head:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can see above, the head on the Mach3 features three razor blades. Additionally, there is a lubricating strip on the top and fins on the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Mach3 Turbo differs slightly from the Mach3 and has a few more fins along the bottom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While the head cannot tilt side-to-side like the Gillette Fusion ProGlide, the Mach3 offers a wide range of motion for the pivot mechanism:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This allows the razor blades to remain in contact with the skin as it passes over the natural contours of your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Notably absent from the Mach3 is a precision trimmer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, when working details such as the sideburns, mustache, goatee, etc., you will be limited to using only the primary razor head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To give you an idea of how modest the size of the razor head is on the Mach3, here it is compared alongside the Fusion ProGlide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like most modern cartridge razors, the Mach3 features a handle that is a blend between both metal and rubber. This composition, while not the most environmentally-friendly, provides you with a steady, confident grip when shaving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Mach3 measures 5.4″ in length. In the picture below, you can see that this length is the norm for most cartridge razor systems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For weight, the Mach3 is light:<\/p>\n\n\n\n At 35g (1.23oz), it is one of the lightest razors we\u2019ve reviewed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For greater context, here’s how the Mach3 compares to other popular razor systems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Mach3 remains popular for two reasons: the shave\u2019s comfort and the low long-term ownership cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We ran an analysis on the Mach3 to see how much it would cost to own for an entire year. Before we share those results, here are a few critical points to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the chart suggests, the Mach3 is significantly cheaper than modern cartridge razor systems. You can expect to save up to $75 per year using the Mach3 over the ProGlide Shield. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When compared to a safety razor, the total cost difference is small. Mach3 will be cheaper by approximately $15 for the first year but will have slightly higher long-term costs after year 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultimately, the Mach3 is a great budget pick for those men who want to enjoy the convenience and ease of use that a cartridge razor provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supporting data used for our analysis:<\/p>\n\n\n\nMach3 Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Range of Motion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Precision Trimmer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Overall Size<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Handle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Length & Weight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Razor<\/strong><\/th> Weight (g)<\/strong><\/th> Weight (oz)<\/strong><\/th> Length (in)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Gillette Mach3<\/td> 35<\/td> 1.23<\/td> 5.4<\/td><\/tr> Merkur 34C<\/td> 77<\/td> 2.72<\/td> 3.3<\/td><\/tr> Schick Hydro<\/td> 43<\/td> 1.52<\/td> 5.6<\/td><\/tr> Gillette SkinGuard<\/td> 40<\/td> 1.41<\/td> 5.5<\/td><\/tr> OneBlade Core<\/td> 66<\/td> 2.33<\/td> 4.5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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