Vibrating Razor - M3 Power
When I was in high school, there were TV ads for a vibrating handle that took Gillette Atra blades, called the “Freedom Blade”. The vibration was supposed to make your hair stand up on end, so it could be more easily cut close to the skin. I don’t think they sold very many of them, or at least, the commercials didn’t last long. A few years ago, I heard a rumor that they’d been bought by Gillette, and now there’s the M3 Power, the latest in their line of triple-bladed Mach 3 razors.
The Mach 3 has never been the closest of shaves, but it excels at comfort. It’s possible that I’ve never cut myself once in many years of using one. It does very well with long swaths and 3-day growth, but I always finish up with a Sensor for closeness. The M3 Power does better than its predecessor, and it’s even more comfortable. It is particularly good around the corners of my mouth, which are hard to get at.
The vibration is a small thing, but I find that it has a noticeable effect. Given a choice, I’ll take it.