I have been a massive devotee (aka fan boy
) of Gillette
razors since I started shaving – I’ve actually never used any other! I remember
when the new FlexBall razor came out
in the US, I was so excited that I order it on Amazon.com and got it shipped to
Ireland and I had it a good 6 months before it came out in Ireland and the UK. Now
that’s devotion! 
I was totally in love with the FlexBall razor; I have quite a square jawline and I found it really
hard to shave this area but this was an utter God send! 
I thought I would never
need to buy another razor again …
I thought I would never
need to buy another razor again …
BUT what the experts at Gillette
do??? Go and make an f**king better razor!!! The Gillette Fusion ProShield razor. 
After watching thousands of men shave each year, researchers
at Gillette have found that guys are
on autopilot during shaving and subsequently are risking the quality of their
skin - signs of aging, and ingrown hairs with a poor quality razor (not good).
This is because the shave gel has wiped away, which means for the
remaining strokes their face is at the mercy of sharp, steel blades –
oftentimes resulting in irritation…
Through in-depth research, Gillette found that guys on average, take up to 170 razor strokes
while shaving, with as many as 120 strokes happening after the shave gel has
been wiped away – leaving the skin unprotected for the rest of the shave,
causing irritation from these re-strokes. That’s why Gillette launched the ProShield,
providing added lubrication to protect guys from re-stroke, so you don’t have
to change the way they shave.
Now Gillette claim
that the ProShield:
“shields while you shave. ProShield Lubrication before and after the
blades lays down a protective layer to shield from irritation. Plus, FlexBall
Technology makes maximum contact* over contours and gets virtually every hair
(*among Fusion razors). Gillette Fusion ProShield is Gillette's most advanced
razor.”
And that it features:
- The thinnest, finest edge blades with less tug and pull
- Gillette’s most advanced blade coating
- Blade Stability Bar maintains optimal blade spacing for exceptional comfort
- MicroComb to help guide stubble to the blades
- Precision Trimmer for accurate edging
I was dying to try the new Gillette Fusion ProShield razor when it was released to see if the
claims were true and I’m thrilled to report that they are. With five blades, Fusion ProShield lubricating strip, and FlexBall Technology, this is one hard hitting razor. It is housed within a comb guard so that you
can trim down longer hairs, something previously unseen this razor market. Now you can shave with a week old beard and
not whip out an expensive electric beard trimmer first; ideal when you’re
running late in the morning. The real winner is the enhanced Lubrastrip
infused with mineral oils and lubricating polymers, which not only
soothe your skin but allow for a smoother glide and fewer passes.
My Verdict
Overall totally 
Firstly, the packaging is fantastic. I mean, who wouldn't look at this on the
shelf at a store and think, "This must slice through my
stubble." And secondly it actually slices
through said stubble. I've tried it 3
times so far and OMFG it glides on my face to give the closest, smoothest
shaver … EVER 
Gillette totally re-invented
shaving in 2014 with the introduction of the Fusion ProGlide with FlexBall Technology, and has now revolutionised
the face of cartridge technology with the Fusion
ProShield. More than 25 million men have made the switch to FlexBall, and together with Fusion ProShield, the whole daily
debacle of shaving has gotten even better and easier.
The new Gillette
Fusion ProShield razor with FlexBall
technology delivers a smooth close shave
with no dragging or tugging. The handle is supremely comfortable.
The Fusion ProShield is
noticeable throughout the shave, and the results are even more evident afterwards;
there really is no irritation! Whoop Whoop!! Just a truly close shave in
a faster time to boot.
