steveo21 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 just give me my DE. Gillette unveils 5-bladed razor New system, available in early 2006, to have lubricating strips on both the front and back sides. September 14, 2005: 3:35 PM EDT The manual version of Gillette's new Fusion razor The manual version of Gillette's new Fusion razor Perma Lubrication Systems Since 1964, offering safe and technically advanced lubrication systems for... www.permausa.com Bartco Tech - A-Ryung Power Lube Quality lubricating pumps and components replacements for Showa, Bijur, Lube and... www.bartcotech.com Lubricating Systems Lubricating systems, lubricating pumps and replacement parts, metal working... www.devcocorp.com Lincoln Lubricating Systems Lincoln Industrial manufactures a full line of lubrication equipment including... www.lincolnindustrial.com NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Gillette has escalated the razor wars yet again, unveiling a new line of razors on Wednesday with five blades and a lubricating strip on both the front and back. The razor, known as the Fusion, has blades spaced 30 percent closer than Gillette's current MACH3Turbo system. It also has a single blade on the back of the cartridge for shaving sideburns or trimming under the nose. The move renews an ongoing blade battle with Schick, the shaving unit of Energerizer (Research), which launched a four-blade razor, the Quattro, last year. The move ate into Gillette sales and sparked a legal battle between the two companies. Schick is adding a battery-powered Quattro to its lineup this month, while Gillette's Fusion -- in both manual and battery-powered models -- won't hit North American stores until early next year. "The Schick launch has nothing to do with this, it's like comparing a Ferrari to a Volkswagen as far as we're concerned," Chairman, President and Chief Executive James Kilts, told Reuters. Razors accounted for nearly half of the company's $2.8 billion net sales in its most recent quarter, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The razor and blade industry has annual sales of $2.4 billion in the U.S. and $10 billion globally, according to Gillette. The Fusion will also be available in a power version and features a micro-chip that regulates the voltage and blade action. Other high-tech features include a low battery indicator light and a safety switch that shuts the razor down after eight minutes of continuous operation. The manual version will be available in North America in the first quarter of 2006 and has a retail price of $9.99 with two cartridges. The power model hits stores at the same time and comes with a one cartridge and a AAA battery for $11.99. Gillette (Research) is in the process of being acquired by Procter & Gamble (Research), a $57 billion dollar deal announced in January 2005. -- From staff and wire reports http://money.cnn.com/2005/09/14/news/fortune500/gillette/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 just a matter of time....can't believe they skipped 4 and went to 5. and razor prices will go up....ugh....gotta love shaving gimmicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateCitySkin Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Huzzah. :party: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gichin13 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 man I need that last layer to get even closer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Intel has been working on a 64-blade razor, but it keeps tripping the bathroom circuit breaker. AMD, meanwhile has a 64-blade razor, which no one will buy, because it's not Intel compatable. (It doesn't trip the breaker). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjah Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 When will they just seize upon the obvious, take the razor arms race to its mathematical limit, and introduce a razor with an infinite number of infinitesimal blades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Egads. Just what I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Reminds me of a comedy sketch I saw once. Comedy predicting the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien 91 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I use the mach3 turbo and it works well for me. Knowing me though, I will try it.... :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbear Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Are they going to combine an entire package of razors into 1? That way I can dull them all at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Well, as some of you know the King shaves his head. I use a Mach 3, but to start I use this contraption: It's called the Quick Shave. It's perfect for those who shave our heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggins44 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 With all these extra blades and the replacement blade cost...it's cheaper to buy a high end electric razor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTalon Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I just wanna get some 2-blade replacements. Do they even make those anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 The Mach 3 turbo is the best razor out there. All the ones that came after it aren't as good IMO. Maybe this one will be....doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I use the mach3 turbo and it works well for me. Knowing me though, I will try it.... :doh: :laugh: :laugh: Same here.... :paranoid: Actually, I only use a razor on occasion, I have the m3 and it works great, but I got one of the Braun self cleaning electrics and it is amazing. I have really sensitive skin and most electrics kill me, but this one is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtiger1013 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I have been using the Quatro for over a year now and I must say it is the best razor I have ever had. I used to cut myself practically every day with a 2 bladed razor but I have yet to even nick myself with the Quatro. The only problem I have with it is the cost of replacement blades! I can only imagine what a 5 bladed razor's replacements will cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 The day will eventually come where you can shave your entire face (and then some) with one swipe of a propeller... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 The day will eventually come where you can shave your entire face (and then some) with one swipe of a propeller... Exactly.... :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpillian Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 No way I'm going with the VW of razors .... it's Ferrari of Razors for me or Grizzly Adams!!! (The VW/Ferrari comparison in the article was a bit much, ya think?) :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chomerics Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Reminds me of a comedy sketch I saw once. Comedy predicting the future? I was thinking of the exact same sketch when I read the article. I remember something like "the first pulls the hair, the second cuts it, the third removes the dead skin, the forth . . . . down to the last blade scrapes the bone clean. Good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wskin44 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Pretty funny stuff. What if I just want a new face? I'm sure my wife wouldn't object. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funNgun4eva Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I just wanna get some 2-blade replacements. Do they even make those anymore? yeah they still do. all i use is the 2-blade anything more and i feel like part of mandible goes missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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