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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

Mach3 Design<\/h2>\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

Head<\/h3>\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

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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

Range of Motion<\/h4>\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

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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

Precision Trimmer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Notably absent from the Mach3 is a precision trimmer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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

Overall Size<\/h4>\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

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Handle<\/h3>\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

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Length & Weight<\/h3>\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

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For weight, the Mach3 is light:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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

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

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