Gillette alternatives

[JontS]

Are there any good alternatives to Gillette available in Thailand?

Been using Fusion for ages, but moving to Thailand soon and want to avoid murican products as much as possible from now on.

[ricklev]

Unfortunately, the Gillette Fusion razor is the greatest technological achievement in the history of shaving and there is no substitute.  

 

There will be people who tell you there is a better alternative or who fetishize old fashioned razors and the rituals surrounding them but they are wrong, wrong, wrong.  

 

Of this, I am surer of than anything else in this crazy damn world!

[JontS]

2 minutes ago, ricklev said:

Unfortunately, the Gillette Fusion razor is the greatest technological achievement in the history of shaving and there is no substitute.  

 

There will be people who tell you there is a better alternative or who fetishize old fashioned razors and the rituals surrounding them but they are wrong, wrong, wrong.  

 

Of this, I am surer than anything else in this crazy damn world!

Thank you for your reply... I might be forced to stick to it then 😏

[save the frogs]

you're boycotting american products because of trump and elon musk? 

 

[JontS]

Just now, save the frogs said:

you're boycotting american products because of trump and elon musk? 

 

Yes, and their whole entourage

[connda]

Gillette will keep making "New And Improved" razors with expensive price tags to cater to those with tons of disposable income the toss in the trash.

They'll never improve on this.

 

[Hamus Yaigh]

13 minutes ago, JontS said:

Thank you for your reply... I might be forced to stick to it then 

I wouldn't believe any of his nonsense. There are many choices available offering cleaner shaves for a fraction of the price. Haven't used Gillette or their rip off products for years.

[JontS]

Just now, Hamus Yaigh said:

I wouldn't believe any of his nonsense. There are many choices available offering cleaner shaves for a fraction of the price. Haven't used Gillette or their rip off products for years.

Any suggestions? What are you using yourself?

[proton]

Mr DIY 25 baht for 5 !

[JontS]

1 minute ago, proton said:

Mr DIY 25 baht for 5 !

Is that the brand name?

[Moonlover]

Go visit Watsons and check out their own brand '5 System Razor'. Similar to Gillette, but cheaper. They often 2 for 1 sales as well. I've been using them for a few years now.

 

https://www.watsons.co.th/en/watsons-men-5-system-razor-1-handle-2-cartridges./p/BP_307927

[proton]

Just now, JontS said:

Is that the brand name?

 

Yeah from the shop of the same name

[JontS]

1 minute ago, Moonlover said:

Go visit Watsons and check out their own brand '5 System Razor'. Similar to Gillette, but cheaper. They often 2 for 1 sales as well. I've been using them for a few years now.

 

https://www.watsons.co.th/en/watsons-men-5-system-razor-1-handle-2-cartridges./p/BP_307927

Thanks, will check that out once I'm there 🙂

[Bday Prang]

31 minutes ago, JontS said:

Are there any good alternatives to Gillette available in Thailand?

Been using Fusion for ages, but moving to Thailand soon and want to avoid murican products as much as possible from now on.

they will be made in china not america

[save the frogs]

7 minutes ago, JontS said:

Any suggestions? What are you using yourself?

why not try an electric shaver? 

maybe not as close shave, but good enough and less hassle. no shaving cream needed. 

[Seppius]

6 minutes ago, Moonlover said:

Go visit Watsons and check out their own brand '5 System Razor'. Similar to Gillette, but cheaper. They often 2 for 1 sales as well. I've been using them for a few years now.

 

https://www.watsons.co.th/en/watsons-men-5-system-razor-1-handle-2-cartridges./p/BP_307927

Do Gillette fusion blades fit it? I have a ton of blades, but my handle is kaput

[JontS]

3 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

why not try an electric shaver? 

maybe not as close shave, but good enough and less hassle. no shaving cream needed. 

Haven't used one since I was a teenager, but I remember they were not a good fit for me. I like a close shave.

[Bday Prang]

4 minutes ago, Seppius said:

Do Gillette fusion blades fit it?

Highly unlikely

[Moonlover]

1 minute ago, Seppius said:

Do Gillette fusion blades fit it? I have a ton of blades, but my handle is kaput

No they don't 

 

[johng]

24 minutes ago, connda said:

They'll never improve on this.

 

 

Yes but that can cut you to shreds ...a  safety razor is better IMHO

agree that Gillette are overpriced (especially in Thailand) but they do the job well  I tried many other brands but keep returning to Gillette...much less razor burn and irritation with them and can make  one blade last a couple of months @ 1  x per week shave...still expensive but ......

[BangkokReady]

DORCO are reasonable.  Available in Big C.  Not as good as Gillette, but nothing really is.  Unfortunately, Gillette went woke.

[Captain Flack]

A number of off topic posts about American politics have been removed. This topic is “Gillette alternatives”

[Lacessit]

I buy BIC disposable razors, a French company.

 

I base my purchases on whether they are value for money, not their origin.

 

Having said that, the USA does not seem to produce quality goods and services any more, since bean counters took over.

 

An exception is military equipment, which I don't need.

 

 

[GreasyFingers]

The BIC replaceable blade razor does the job for me, at about 1/3 the overprice of Gillette.

[hotandsticky]

4 minutes ago, GreasyFingers said:

The BIC replaceable blade razor does the job for me, at about 1/3 the overprice of Gillette.

 

 

Total cr4p IMO.........you must have a softer skin...🙂

[jerrymahoney]

The Bic razors sold in Thailand are made in Greece.

[sometime]

[GreasyFingers]

13 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

Total cr4p IMO.........you must have a softer skin...🙂

What has the skin got to do with it. Razors remove hair, not skin.

[NoDisplayName]

1 hour ago, Seppius said:

Do Gillette fusion blades fit it? I have a ton of blades, but my handle is kaput

 

Buy a handle before you leave, made in Poland.

 

 

[Mike_Hunt]

1 hour ago, JontS said:

Yes, and their whole entourage

You should boycott the US invention of the Internet.