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9 Feb 2016

Gillette Fusion ProShield FlexBall Razor


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


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.   

The Gillette Fusion ProShield FlexBall Razor is available online here at Boots and Superdrug.

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