Gillette Sensor vs. Sensor Excel - average guy tested

[@mr.atomic2970]

Gillettes Best with no Irritation.

[@averageguytested]

Less blades are more.

[@mr.atomic2970]

@@averageguytested Exactly.

[@collomps]

I still have the sensor my dad bought in the 80's, still use it from time to time.

[@averageguytested]

Yes, great razor.

[@chuckt4465]

My dad bought me a Gillette Sensor razor when I was like 15 or 16. Probably used that set up for 20 years! Im 42 now and graduated to Harry’s . The Gillette Sensor is a definite workhorse but a 2 blades razor isn’t quite enough for my liking.

[@averageguytested]

Nice. I like Harry’s a lot too! Enjoy and shave on!

[@Sammydx1]

Same here. My dad bought it for me for my first year of High School in 1994. I still have the handle. I can't let it go. Been using it since I was 14. 42 now

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Don't worry today proved its all the same vertical rectangle circle with outside interference for macho man 😭😂

[@BAR-ct7ti]

I've found no use for the micro fins at all. It just slows me down, and I don't feel like I get a closer shave with them. The thinner head with less real estate wins for me.

[@averageguytested]

That’s because you are an experienced shaver with good technique. Those micro fins are designed to be like bumpers for sloppy shavers. 👍🏽

[@GirlDad189]

The family and I were watching your live from today on the Television when this notification came on, so the TV is paused and we’re watching you!! The Vance’s are Big Fans!!

[@averageguytested]

😂 thanks, Vance

[@drewheinzketchup369]

My dad uses those, I used one of those the first time, work good

[@averageguytested]

Yes, the Sensor is a good razor!

[@johnniewasr5740]

I prefer the original to the excel. I still have my first ever shaving handle and it’s a Gillette sensor. I just turned 40 last month.

[@averageguytested]

Sweet -hold on to that handle!

[@ozanoutcast]

Sensor Excel was the best. You can also install a blue 3 razor on it. Making it even better than Mach 3.

[@averageguytested]

Yes, I’ve done a review on the Sensor 3 blade carts. Very good product for sure.

[@gwailotus9154]

@@averageguytested - when Ozgur mentioned "blue 3 razor" is that a sensor3 cartridge refill or other brand?

[@aNaturalist]

Thanks for this review! I think I'm going to go back to their 2 blade options.

[@averageguytested]

Yes, simple and effective

[@jetsfan4277]

I found the Sensor Excel blades at Target. Can I put it on any handle or do they still sell the handle that was made specifically for it?

[@averageguytested]

You need a sensor handle

[@zmpq711]

Great video. First time viewer. How I got here: a local supermarket is cleaning house and have a few boxes of 10x sensor blades for $1 each. Those were what I used 20 years ago so that brought back some memories. So I grabbed them, and thought what a deal, only to realize how difficult it is to find the original handle. I ended up getting a Taconic handle so I can use these blades. I love the sensor blades. They are simple, basic, and get the job done. I think Gillette made a mistake discontinuing these.

[@averageguytested]

Thanks for watching! I love new viewers! Yes, the sensor is a great razor - they should redesign it 🖐🏽

[@mr.atomic2970]

They never discontinued it they just abandoned the high quality handle and replaced it with a cheap plastic handle in the mid 2000s. It would be nice if they would bring out the original handle next year for the 30th anniversary. Also it would be great if they would bring back those Gillette products from that time with the iconic packaging and different product scents.

[@RobertNES816]

I used to buy the Sensor blades but now I can't find them anywhere. They used to be cheaper then the fusion blades. I switched to using a safety razor and haven't looked back.

[@averageguytested]

The safety razor is the best bet for your wallet for sure. Unless you start talking to @Rob Bruno

[@RobertNES816]

@@averageguytested I get a much more enjoyable shave with a safety razor. It's not any closer or anything, but it's just a more enjoyable routine for me plus it is cheaper...... unless you fall into the rabbit hole lol. But its still money well spent.

[@danlivni2097]

@@RobertNES816 The Sensor blades are on Ebay

[@carlhammill5774]

I purchased my gillette sensor excel years ago and every time I try to upgrade to new one I end up returning it because they are bulky, awkward and clearly over-engineered. I have come to the realization I will continue to buy this razor until they are discontinued. Judging by the price (just for original handle & single razor on Ebay for $90) I think these will stay around for long time.

[@averageguytested]

It’s a solid razor for sure.

[@benjamindavis4974]

I love the Mach 3

[@acfnugget7880]

Yay, the video myself and B-MAN have been waiting on! IMO, the excel's excess drag reduces the comfort of the shave for me, as well as the fact that the shave isn't as close with the excel, but as always YMMV! All the best👍👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

[@averageguytested]

👍🏽 B-MAN doesn’t need any encouragement 😂😂

[@jefffaust89]

I would have to say the Excel head is superior to the sensor head. You get more skin contact and closeness with the excel design. I didn’t think so originally, but bought a multi pack of original sensors cause of the online deal and after testing one found that to be the case. Now dumb me I have 3 extra packs to use up.

[@averageguytested]

I would have to agree with you. The Excel has microfin technology, which helps pull the hairs up to be clipped

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

​@@averageguytestedWell, that was the advertising - but I'm going to agree with B Man. I've used the same Sensor since 1988 - I think I flirted with the Excel version but found it "too much". Like you relayed B Man had said "more drag" In over 36 years - other than on very specific occasions totalling at most a year in all when I've had no other option - I have not had the slightest inclination even to flirt with the alternatives. Although I used to shave more often, I probably only do so twice a week. At that rate, a single cartridge can last 3 months which means a pack of ten lasts 2.5 years! I've previously bought 3-4 packs of 10 at a time. Forty blades, by the above calculation, gives about a decade and indeed, very roughly I have found myself buying them only 2 or 3 times since forever! I know it sounds crazy, but I'm so worried about not being able to buy them in the future, I'm in my mid Fifties and now that that time is here again, I m seriously considering getting maybe 12 packs of them to a) almost ensure I'll never have to face the trauma of having to find some other shaving system at my oldest and most curmudgeonly and b) inflation proof myself against the future cost of wet shaving. After all, £95 or so (about $120) seems not much for 30 years' worth of blades...not to mention the comfort of never having to even think about procuring new blades again. On the other hand, I m also convinced enough that a massive MI is gonna carry me off all of a sudden, it is kinda upsetting to me that so many brand new blades would get tossed totally unappreciated after my premature demise after the previously mentioned major cardiac episode!!😂

[@benjaminhurley1823]

Just got my old "sensor handle" but I ordered the sensor 3 blades by tectonic and I have to say for being both knock offs they are great the pivot on my sensor blades are really grindy not as smooth as yours now I don't knock the blades for that I love the fixed head track to style but I will be purchasing some original sensor excel blades to match my sensor excel handle

[@averageguytested]

Sounds good, Benji! Enjoy!🖐🏽

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

More 3s 😂

[@BAR-ct7ti]

By the way, I collect Sensor handles. I have several colored sport handles, along with a 1994 World Cup USA Soccer Team, blue and white handle. I just love the system. To me it's the greatest cartridge system ever made by any razor company. That said, whether it’s original or the Excel, you can't go wrong with either one. Won't shave with anything else.

[@averageguytested]

That’s awesome!!

[@averageguytested]

Send me a video of them and I’ll add it to one of my upcoming videos

[@BAR-ct7ti]

theMediaMart thanks my friend! Unfortunately I don't make KZbin videos, however I just subscribed to your channel because your videos are awesome! I'm a big men's fragrance collector too! I'd love for you to do some reviews on some colognes some time! Cheers!

[@iairspiner]

@@BAR-ct7ti I have an original metal handle from the early 90's for sale for $50 including shipping. Let me know if you are interested.

[@Tristin471]

Just picked up a 10 pack of the regular Sensor cartridges for $4.50 at a flea market type shop.

[@averageguytested]

Great find!

[@Brzcastas]

will sensor excel blades fit old sensor handle? I have got one but original sensors blades are scarce.

[@averageguytested]

Yes! Enjoy👋🏽 and thanks for watching!

[@JT-gb3gm]

I was inspired to fall down the Gillette Sensor/Sensor Excel rabbit hole. I should curse you for encouraging me to spend more money but I do enjoy them for a drama free shave. 🤣 That said, I like the original Sensor better as I find it "slicker". Do you have advice or experience on how to remove the rubber "microfins" as I would like to use up the remainder of my package of Excel cartridges. Thank you and keep on making videos.

[@averageguytested]

I agree with you about the original being slicker. No way to remove the fins - just approach the strokes slower. You make be able to slick things up with some preshave oil. More money spent, but we’ll worth it unless you use shave gel, which is similar to preshave oil.

[@JT-gb3gm]

@@averageguytested I have read that the guard bar on the vintage Sensor was a piece of metal rather than the current black plastic. Any knowledge about this? I find it hard to believe - watching TV ads for the Trac II and the Atra, it looks like the guard bar has always been plastic.

[@averageguytested]

I can believe it. Plastic is a relatively recent invention so I could see that. I’d have to ask Jimmy G about the vintage versions. Thanks for watching 🖐🏽

[@sahillal5757]

your philips one blade reviews were great!!!! U r still using it?

[@averageguytested]

Yes and I still love it!

[@utubedotkom]

so which one is better?

[@averageguytested]

Excel IMO

[@joeynemecek9595]

I'm using the Sensor Excel right after this comment. In 2000, that's when I started shaving and the Sensor was what I first used. I found that all of these goo's and uber blades have done nothing but cause many infected hairs for me.

[@averageguytested]

👍🏽

[@kjh4595]

Great video as always love the Gillette vs Gillette series, any chance u could throw the SkinGuard vs Fusion or SkinGuard vs Sensor, thanks

[@averageguytested]

Sure and thanks for watching!

[@pkj77]

first i got was a plastic handle, went on e-bay found a metal handle expensive though. i started my shaving out with a machine well electric...then Gillette Contour Plus, then Mach3 for a very looong time then in the 2000´s started going nutz buying different types of razors and a few years back also added DE on the list...great video as always...Peter

[@averageguytested]

Sounds like my experience. Shave on, Peter👍🏽

[@pkj77]

@@averageguytested Indeed, will do....shave on Tony

[@MrMichelPM]

Any version of the Gillette Mach 3, even the Mach 3 Power is still THE CLEAR WINNER of the cartridge blade wars. As much as I love my Defender Blade cartridges, the added spacing of the Defender blades, even with the extra sensitive individual blade lube strips, seems to still cause me some redness and irritation along my neck that doesn't happen at the same level/degree with either my Gillette Mach 3 blades or even my DSC/Dorco 4 blade carts.. Been thinking about switching back to my Gillette Mach 3. By far as given me years of really nice shaves and now that I am using “better shave gels and creams, like my Dr.Carver's Shave Butter and Gillette Foaming Mousse, the shaves with my Gillette Mach 3 have been much better than I remember. I think I may switch back to using my Gillette Mach 3 for 2020.

[@averageguytested]

Sounds like a good plan to me.

[@Basically_Veggies]

Sadly the link for the handle no longer works.

[@averageguytested]

You can still get the plastic handle on Amazon. I’ll look for a new link.

[@danlivni2097]

Go on Ebay for the handle

[@roseedge2340]

Are they both fixed heads?

[@averageguytested]

Neither is fixed. They pivot.

[@mangOO0548]

Great shave! The problem today in my opinion is that it is difficult to find sharp and good blades of Gillette Sensor Excel I bought a few days ago Sensor Excel blades made in Poland and they feel dull and not sharp at all from the first shave, and I also got some nicks because the blade was not sharp and I had to apply pressure to the skin. Anyone know where to get quality Gillette Sensor Excel or even the regular sensor blades? And not made in Poland because they are not of sufficient quality. Thanks :)

[@averageguytested]

Yes, it’s a problem

[@danlivni2097]

Have you tried Ebay

[@katelyn6653]

great video!

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, Katie👍🏽

[@transformer01able]

Went to Gillette heritage and didn’t look back 😂 it’s insane how good it is

[@averageguytested]

See

[@Tristin471]

Can't beat a nice DE razor. Only thing stopping me from buying the Heritage is that I prefer TTO "butterfly" opening DEs.

[@vermontmike9800]

Read somewhere that you should only buy the Made in the USA version of the movie, is that true.

[@averageguytested]

I haven’t heard that.

[@transformer01able]

But I can’t lie I always am curious how these razors do since we ah e the same beard texture

[@averageguytested]

These are pretty good.

[@nament896]

SensorExcel is not sold in Japan, so I envy America where you can buy other sensor types

[@averageguytested]

I’m sorry for that. Do you have the Mach3 razor in Japan?

[@nament896]

@@averageguytested In Japan, replacement blades for sensor series sensor excel are sold. The main body holder part is no longer available in Japan, so the only way to buy it is by overseas mail order

[@exec9292]

the best is still gillette's mach 3

[@averageguytested]

Agreed 👍🏽

[@workskills3862]

Can you change the blades after 9-10 shaves?

[@gwailotus9154]

@theMediaMart - 1) are sensor3 cartridges better than mach3? 2) know where u can get sensor3 cartridges with GREEN strip? (i only see them on Amazon with ORANGE (crap version) strip 3) will sensor3 and/or mach3 cartridges fit on sensor handles? 4) how much are metal sensor n mach3 handles going for? 5) what is your favorite cartridge of all brands n models?

[@averageguytested]

Sorry for the delay in responding. Here goes. 1. I prefer Mach3 over the Sensor 2. You can fix the sensor 3 carts at random locations. The eBay too. 3. Sensor and Mach3 handles are different and won’t allow for interchangeability between the two. 4. You can get the metal Mach3 handles on Amazon and most anywhere these days. Metal Sensor handles are rare and can be found at estate and garage sales as well as on eBay 5. My favorite cartridge razor is the recently released GilletteLabs Exfoliating Bar Razor

[@gwailotus9154]

@@averageguytested - thanks

[@carlhammill5774]

Total agreement that Sensor3 cartridge with green strip is hands down best I have ever used. Looking all over for them.

[@thedissenter7760]

How Can I Buy This In India Sir

[@averageguytested]

I’m not sure. But I will try to find out for you.

[@thedissenter7760]

@@averageguytested Thnx

[@transformer01able]

How do u shave in this cold weather I had to shave in high school for my job and hated it ! And hated it when I just had a moustache couple weeks ago 😂 I may not have a yeard but I’ll def have a beard 🧔

[@averageguytested]

😂😂

[@bigw1552]

Try the very first blades, no pre strip no after strip straight shaving. Then we'll talk turkey!

[@averageguytested]

Aftra?

[@robertgray9802]

You can't go wrong with either

[@averageguytested]

Indeed!

[@kellyvance8162]

Hi Tony!

[@averageguytested]

Hey Kelly, how are you?

[@kellyvance8162]

theMediaMart good! Merry Christmas!

[@hassyg4083]

before these were the track 2

[@averageguytested]

Yes! My buddy Jimmy G gifted me one. It’s awesome too!

[@Orcasrule6355]

The sensor Excel was Gillettes last great razor. Mach 3 is very good but too expensive IMHO. Gillette was an excellent company before proctor & gamble bought them out. As far as their recent political controversy, I don't buy Gillette not so much for that but because I think they're ripping people off. Harry's is my current favorite razor. I used quattro for almost 20 years but Harry's is same quality at a better price point

[@averageguytested]

I can’t disagree with you. Thanks for watching 👋🏽

[@Valen-xu2wy]

I'm white, so have to go to moral school before aloud to use the oracle brand!

[@averageguytested]

👍🏽😂😂

[@stephenskinner3851]

As Gillette insulted their main customers with their appalling 'white man can do better' add I'm not interested.

[@averageguytested]

I’ve heard that a lot. Hard to understand what they were thinking - what are you shaving with now?

[@stephenskinner3851]

@@averageguytested Cornerstone. Nice razors and other accessories as well. Actually anything as long as it's not part of Proctor and Gamble's range.

[@MrPAULONEAL]

The excel is better...

[@averageguytested]

Agreed

[@Русскийпарень-у7я]

Очень интересно но ничего непонятно😐

[@averageguytested]

🪒

[@patricknguyen5649]

First To The Video

[@averageguytested]

👍🏽 thanks!!!