Schick, Hydro 5, Hydrate, 4 Cartridges

This is the first time I've tried a Schick razor or the Hydro Skin Comfort cartridges. I have been using another brand with seven blades for years until their quality dropped off. I have a coarse beard and I love the comfort and closeness of the shaves these cartridges give, however, the gel pools on the cartridge tend to get stringy and comes off after a few shaves. The cartridges continue to give a close shave for well over a week before I have to change them. The razor handle is made in China and I've had a cartridge come off the handle three times in a weeks time so I think the handle design could be improved.

I have been shaving with these blades for years . They are way better that the Gillette products and it probably has a lot to do with the coconut oil lubrication from the hydro blades. I change the blade every 2 months . That's 60 shaves and it works fine at the end . DISCLAIMER: I am an old guy and my beard is not as testosterone driven thick and fast growing as when I was young. No more "5 O'clock shadow" like I can see in old photos when I was in my 20s.

I've been buying blades for my Schick Hydro 5 razor for a while now, so, I can tell the difference between the real deal and a cheap version of a product. These blades, unfortunately, seem to be the second option. After the second shave, they start feeling a little rough, whereas the ones I usually get, they tend to really last me for almost month (I don't shave daily, but I would say I tend to do it every other day). The gel doesn't last for more than a week, but the blades usually remain sharp after it's gone. In the case of these latest blades I bought, the gel it's still there, but they're started to loose it's edge too soon. I usually buy in bundles and have no problem whatsoever with the product. Unfortunately, there's always a first time. I'm afraid we're ... MoreI've been buying blades for my Schick Hydro 5 razor for a while now, so, I can tell the difference between the real deal and a cheap version of a product. These blades, unfortunately, seem to be the second option. After the second shave, they start feeling a little rough, whereas the ones I usually get, they tend to really last me for almost month (I don't shave daily, but I would say I tend to do it every other day). The gel doesn't last for more than a week, but the blades usually remain sharp after it's gone. In the case of these latest blades I bought, the gel it's still there, but they're started to loose it's edge too soon. I usually buy in bundles and have no problem whatsoever with the product. Unfortunately, there's always a first time. I'm afraid we're gonna have more of these cheap low-quality blades in the market.