June 6 Watch Out!!

Ouchmychin · Post by **Ouchmychin** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:24 pm

Today on one of my satellite channels, they were broadcasting a spot announcement showing the tremendous progress Gillette had made in the art of shaving, from Trac II to Tracer to Sensor to Mach 3 to Fusion, They say that the latest will be unleashed on June 6, so get ready. I predict a musical vibrator to sooth your nerves as it soothes your face. Anyone care to add their predictions?

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:32 pm

In absurdum.

KAV · Post by **KAV** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:56 pm

Gillette unveiled it's latest razor today, the 'Entmannte MK 1.' Inspired by the WW2 Hienkle zwillig, the twin head, 10 blade unit sports a press to extend syptic pencil in one handle and 'FREE' sample vial of aftershave in the other. Rumours the aftershave is being promoted by $1 STORES USA have niether been confirmed or denied.

GollyMrScience · Post by **GollyMrScience** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 6:10 pm

"Recognizing the resurgence of traditional shaving Gillette has been monitoring a popular website called ShaveMyFace and has re-introduced a "Tradtional Men's Razor Line". Using craftsmanship and designs from days gone by Gillette will be bringing the types of double edged razors and blades that made Gillette the go to shaving decision for generations of men."
I'm dreaming but if so I may as well dream in Technicolour!!

95% · Post by **95%** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 6:30 pm

Pete, it's the previously-announced Fusion ProGlide, which is an improved version of the familiar 5-blade cartridge. Setting aside the marketing hype, I expect it to be the best multiblade razor yet. There will also be a new line of canned shave creams, but I will ignore them.

Steve-o · Post by **Steve-o** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:37 pm

95% wrote:Pete, it's the previously-announced Fusion ProGlide

Or, based on how hard they're marketing this, is it the ProFusion Glide? I'll stick to my 50-year-old Gillettes, thanks.

95% · Post by **95%** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:25 pm

Steve, the name is downright silly. I've never understood why they chose "Fusion." What is fused? They could just as well have called it "Fission."

But apart from the Madison Avenue stuff, Gillette has always been about solid technology. Your 50-year-old DE's offer daily proof of that, and so do the Gillette multiblades, in my opinion.

Ouchmychin · Post by **Ouchmychin** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:18 pm

I would love to find Fusion cartridges at 10 for a dollar. I'd get me aa bunch. Much as I liked to use mine it was probably the most difficult razor to use in tight spots. Now I have invested in an old Schick injector. That is a wonderful razor. It cleans up the stubble left by my Gillete Fatboy with Feather blades. And it is a whiz under my nose.

Squire · Post by **Squire** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 4:47 am

Oh good Lord, the horse is supposed to pull the cart not stand behind and push it. Gillette is going forward with marketing which is understandable though regrettable.

m3m0ryleak · Post by **m3m0ryleak** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 5:50 am

GollyMrScience wrote: I may as well dream in Technicolour!!

Whilst I was taking Chantrix going through nicotine withdrawal, I did indeed dream in Technicolor and HD to boot.

T0ny

function · Post by **function** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 5:53 am

June 6 had better watch out, I plan to get an iKon or a Progress for my birthday on June 5, and first use will likely be the following day. Maybe I'll put a Gillette blade in it if I have any, just to fit in the marketing for the day.

marsos52 · Post by **marsos52** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 5:57 am

history is finally repeating itself

i hear gillette is unveiling a re-issue superspeed and fatboy made from
Titanium... and with it comes a 5 blade pack of The Spoilers all made in the usa

dream on
marc

gil3591 · Post by **gil3591** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 6:03 am

95% wrote:Steve, the name is downright silly. I've never understood why they chose "Fusion." What is fused? They could just as well have called it "Fission."

But apart from the Madison Avenue stuff, Gillette has always been about solid technology. Your 50-year-old DE's offer daily proof of that, and so do the Gillette multiblades, in my opinion.

"fusion" is the abbreviated discriptive term for the blade. in today's world we are all about abbreviation terminology. the official name for this product is; "con-fusion" this discriptive name reflects the state of mind of the consumer towards this product.

crankymoose · Post by **crankymoose** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:32 am

I predict at the very least it will have some kind of light to it so you can see to shave those damm whiskers,
possibly a laser and or built in mp3 player or memory stick
a recharging stand for the fusion vibrating model so batteries are always charged
more blades, fancier handle though still cheap plastc
and obviously higher price

bald1 · Post by **bald1** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:07 pm

June 6th brings the new Green Machine from Gillette:

Solar powered, 5 speed vibrating razor taking twin tiered 6 blade assemblies for a total of 12 twitching edges to scrap your face with.

Oh I just can't wait........

NOT!!!!

Gene · Post by **Gene** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:12 pm

95% wrote:I've never understood why they chose "Fusion." What is fused? They could just as well have called it "Fission."

That's easy: "Fusion" is safer than "Fission"

The sun is a "Fusion" reactor. That's why solar radiation can kill you if it gets on you, but is harmless after is has passed by, leaving no residue that need be measured in half-lives.

"Fission" bombs are dirtier than "Fusion" bombs (I think... A dubious distinction, to be sure)

Cold "Fusion" reactors could irrigate the Sahara using the equivalent of a two-litre bottle of hydrogen. (Now THAT's pretty cool!)

Or something like that.

95% · Post by **95%** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 2:39 pm

Gene wrote:That's easy: "Fusion" is safer than "Fission"

Well, not in weaponry, of course. An A-bomb has less explosive power than an H-bomb.

Gene · Post by **Gene** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 3:34 pm

95% wrote:
Gene wrote:That's easy: "Fusion" is safer than "Fission"
Well, not in weaponry, of course. An A-bomb has less explosive power than an H-bomb.

I thought it was the other way around.

Silly me.

But of course...blown up is still blown up.

willy de sousa · Post by **willy de sousa** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:10 am

The last multi blade razor i used was a MACH3 never even got to use the fusion , i am happy with me DE razors. So dont think i will be spending my $$$$$ on any new multi blade razors

95% · Post by **95%** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:54 am

Right, Willy, you have no reason to switch. The cartridges can run into big money. I like the Fusion notwithstanding, but each to his own.