To shave or not to shave is one of those decisions that every man constantly makes during his life. I started shaving at 16 and besides a brief flirtation with a beard in my twenties and at the start of my forties I've been shaving daily now for just over 30 years. During those 10,500+ shaves I've got to know what type of blade works on my skin and any change to a new product is something I do not undertake lightly. I guess like many men I've simply stepped up to the next release of blades as they come on to the market, still relying on the brand name I've become used to. Earlier this year however I decided I had to make a major change in the ...  Read the complete review

As a big fan of the Gillete Mach3, I decided to try out what is essentially a supermarket branded Mach3 clone, in the form of the Tesco Triple Blade Shave System (from here on in referred to as the 'TTBSS'). The TTBSS costs only £1.89 - and the price includes five triple bladed disposable heads - bargain! When bought on their own, the refill blades are similarly good value for money - the twelve pack retails at £3.23, making each blade cost only 27p each. Design & Appearance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The design of the TTBSS is very similar to the Mach3, with a metal body interspersed with rubber grip sections - it's very comfortable to hold, ...  Read the complete review