Gillette vs. Schick: Year Three

Gary North - October 30, 2021

In October 2018, I began a test. Which razor blade would last longer? A Gillette Mach 3 or a Schick Quatrro?

I switch razors every day.

To sharpen each blade after each shave, I used a strip of blue jean material that is stapled to a towel rack next to the sink.

I reported on this test in 2019 at the end of year one: https://www.garynorth.com/public/20084.cfm

I reported a year ago at the end of year two.

The test has ended. The Gillette won. There is some slight drag, but it cuts my beard.

The Schick gives no drag, but it does not cut my beard closely. It glides over it.

I used each blade for 18 months.

I would be content with using the Gillette blade longer, but I decided to test a new (old) Schick blade. I had two remaining. I have no more Gillette blades. The new Schick blade cuts smoothly.

So, with two Schick blades, I am set for at least two more years.