Does anyone know if it is at all similar to the "old" Gillette DE razors? My husband still has/loves his but it fell, hit the floor &amp; was damaged. :-(
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Old school merkur razor. Very similar its ok shavez close I got no problem with it so far
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Hello , I have actually thrown mine in the trash , It was the most terrible razor I have ever purchased , did nothing but give me ingrown hair`s and bumps , this brand is not what it once was , sorry I could not help you .
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this post looks fake. (i will NEVER have to use it again! im sincerely sold with my Braun 790cc and i will continue to re-purchase and upgrade to the latest flagship model shavers as they are newly offered by Braun.) c'mon
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ron, i got the wrong one to start,braun keeps changng teir numbers or name of the replacement.hubbys is series 7.one piece.......his old braun razor used the 2 piece that is shown here. hope this helps?
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Just saw this post - and I was wondering the same thing! My SO uses Gillette Fusion/ProGlide and they are $30 for pkg of 8. Ugh! They shave very well, but *really* do they have to cost that much? Plus, he's a twice-a-day shaver, so he goes through a lot of blades.
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I have the exact same problem. I was wondering if I should buy a replacement head but seeing as everyone else has this problem, I guess I need a completely different shaver for body grooming. Shame on you Norelco. 1 star.
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It is an excellent razor. You might want to look at somme Youtube videos on wet shaving. It takes longer than the Gillette 5 blade razors, but done right you will not have ingrown hairs, and will get a close shave. The most important factor is using a good shaving soap - I use a brush and bowl to work up a good lather, and I use Derby blades which are not too sharp but work well. You might buy a sampler pack from Amazon and find which blades work for you. Don't be put off by the information. I will never go back to Gillette/Shick, etc razors. 100 blades costs me $10, shaving soap is cheap and I get a great shave each morning with a small cut a rarity. It is an excellent razor. You might want to look at somme Youtube videos on wet shaving. It takes longer than the Gillette 5 blade razors, but done right you will not have ingrown hairs, and will get a close shave. The most important factor is using a good shaving soap - I use a brush and bowl to work up a good lather, and I use Derby blades which are not too sharp but work well. You might buy a sampler pack from Amazon and find which blades work for you. Don't be put off by the information. I will never go back to Gillette/Shick, etc razors. 100 blades costs me $10, shaving soap is cheap... » Read More It is an excellent razor. You might want to look at somme Youtube videos on wet shaving. It takes longer than the Gillette 5 blade razors, but done right you will not have ingrown hairs, and will get a close shave. The most important factor is using a good shaving soap - I use a brush and bowl to work up a good lather, and I use Derby blades which are not too sharp but work well. You might buy a sampler pack from Amazon and find which blades work for you. Don't be put off by the information. I will never go back to Gillette/Shick, etc razors. 100 blades costs me $10, shaving soap is cheap and I get a great shave each morning with a small cut a rarity. « Show Less
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the edge of the razor where it looks like little waves is a closed comb. If it looks like it has actual open space instead of just waves it is an open comb.....it almost looks like a rake to me. Go on youtube to geofatboy, he does all kinds of razor reviews....just filter out his advertisements for his site....what i have read the open comb is a more aggressive razor, but i have no real world experience with one to back it up
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Yes, I'd say it was identical, and I am so surprised by the negative reviews. All I can think is that perhaps a batch was manufactured that had a defective part. I've had mine for almost 2 months & use it every day. (I use it on footies that pill, so I need it daily for them.) I bought it for use on sweaters, and it's the best sweater shaver I've had, including one that plugged into the wall.
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Probably just me, but shaving in the shower with a DE razor would be like trying to drive while blindfolded. I need to see my face with the razor touching my face. If not, I have visions of "Sweeney Todd" flashing in front of my eyes. And as many say, the razor needs to be dried (and kept dry) after each shave. It's not a cheap plastic razor like we are all used to.
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From my research, it appears that the new product that Norelco has started selling, and that everyone hates, is made of plastic rather than metal and results in a much less smooth shave. I haven't purchased my replacement head yet as I'm still trying to decide what to buy but am leaning towards the more expensive, older version just based on everyone's comments. You should be able to find the expensive, older model for probably ½ this price, even on Amazon.
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Don't be squeamish! You get a closer shave, with less irritation, and you save a LOT of money, too! My husband swears by the soap and brush and safety razor, and he's hard to please. He even has a way to prolong the life of the blades -- you lay them flat against the inside of a drinking glass and move it back it back and forth a few times -- he swears it makes them good for another shave or three.
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wish I could help directly...I only use it for my every other day save and to trim side burns and soul patch. In general I get a close facial shave without any razor burn or irritation. Compared to my previous iterations of Norelco shavers (think this is my 4th), it is much much lighter and quieter.
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It is no longer being made. I bought mine for $10 at Target many years ago. It was being discontinued. I loved it. Fast motor. Quick shave, but finally fell apart. I wouldn't pay $189 for a new one though. Just sad mine finally broke, but was a great shave for many years.
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I am a female and my favorite razor is the shick Hydro 5 Blade...it lasted me 6 months without replacement...venus lasts me about a month...HUGE difference.
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I have been looking for an adjustable DE razor like my dad used for years. The only ones I can find are from Merkur and are very overpriced.
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I use my husband's all the time! Love it! Dollar Shave Club is using this razor and advertising for women to stop paying the Pink Razor Tax LOL!