Gillette Mach3 Razor Blade Refills, 15 Pack
A comfortable, easy three blade refill for Mach3 owners, with branded refill costs to match.
The short version
- Anyone who already owns a Mach3 handle
- People who want a simple, forgiving cartridge shave
- Head shavers who want an easy cartridge razor
- You want the lowest cost per shave
- You do not own a Mach3 handle and are open to other systems
- You prefer a heavy handle and a safety razor style shave
What owners like
- Comfortable, close shave with little learning curve
- Easy to swap cartridges
- Works well for shaving the head as well as the face
- Three blades are enough for many people, at less cost than five blade refills
Common complaints
- Branded refills are costly over time
- Fewer comfortable shaves per cartridge than Gillette states
- Handle clip can loosen over time
Based on Gillette's product page, the Amazon product listing and two Shaving Advisor reviews.
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Jan 2024
Bought again.
- Jan 2023
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A pack of 15 three blade cartridges that fit any Gillette Mach3 handle.
- Three spring mounted blades that follow the contours of the face
- Lubrastrip that fades in color to show when the cartridge is wearing out
- Microfins in front of the blades to stretch the skin
- Pivoting head
- Open design so water rinses through the cartridge
A dependable choice for anyone who already owns a Mach3 handle and wants a comfortable three blade shave without paying for five blade cartridges. The main trade-off is the ongoing cost of branded refills, and one reviewer got closer to 10 comfortable shaves per cartridge than the 15 Gillette states.
How it compares
Specs
- Count
- 15 cartridges
- Blades per cartridge
- 3
- Blade material
- Stainless steel with a carbon coating (maker)
- Compatibility
- All Gillette Mach3 handles
- Shaves per cartridge
- About 15 (maker claim)
- Lubrication
- Lubrastrip that changes color as it wears
- Use
- Wet shaving with foam or gel
Worth knowing
- Gillette says not to use over broken skin and that the razor is for wet shaving with foam or gel.
Questions
How many shaves do Mach3 blades last?
Gillette states about 15 shaves per cartridge. One reviewer got about 10 comfortable shaves.
Do Mach3 blades fit the Mach3 Turbo handle?
Gillette says the refills fit all Mach3 handles.
How do you know when to change a Mach3 cartridge?
The lubrastrip changes color as it wears, which signals that the cartridge is due for a change.
What is the difference between Mach3 and Mach3 Turbo blades?
Turbo cartridges have a wider lubrication strip, a wider microfin strip and an extra blade coating. One reviewer found the difference small.
Sources
- Gillette: Mach3 Razor Blades
- Amazon: Gillette Mach3 Razor Blade Refills, 15 count (product listing)
- Shaving Advisor: Gillette Mach3 review
- Shaving Advisor: Gillette Mach3 vs Mach3 Turbo
Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.