Confused between Schick Hydro 5 and Gillette Fusion? Choosing the right razor for dealing with the facial hair is indeed no easy task. If you don’t have any prior experience with the products, you can try to find information from the Internet. The online user reviews and discussions are often able to give a good general idea about a product. Now, we are going to discuss the differences and comparisons between Schick Hydro 5 and Gillette Fusion. Both are gentle five-blade razors that people often choose for sensitive skin. Let’s see how they compare to each other.
Design and Features
Gillette Fusion comes with the FlexBall Handle Technology, which allows the handle to flex and respond to contours. With the flex handle, you will be able to easily cut the hair on the jaw line, as it will adapt to the curves. Meanwhile, the cartridge features five blades that are mounted with springs. The first four blades are said to be the thinnest and finest, designed in a way to cause less tugging and pulling. The spring-mounted blades are very convenient. Thanks to the springs, the blades can adapt to the contours of the face not to press too much. As the result, Gillette Fusion becomes a gentle razor that will not leave a scar on your face. It features a precision trimmer on the back, which you can use for accurate edging and detailing.
On the other hand, Schick Hydro 5 has been designed to mimic Gillette Fusion’s adaptive performance without infringing the patented design. The result is a cartridge with five blades that are mounted loosely. The looseness is apparently intentional, as it allows the blades to contour well to the curves of the face. Still, the somewhat loose design may make Schick Hydro 5 appear flimsy. The top of the cartridge has a safety stripe that contains a hydrating gel with aloe vera and shave oils; the gel ensures reduced friction to prevent razor burns. You can flip the top to use the blades for precision trimming. (Have a look : Gillette Fusion Vs Proglide)
Performance
In general, both razors are effective and comfortable to use. They both able to effortlessly cut down the hair and deliver close results. They also respond very well to the curves and contours. However, some users have said that Gillette Fusion still gives some razor burns. The razor burns are not very significant, but still pretty annoying. Those users changed to Schick Hydro 5, and the razor burns are not coming back. This is apparently because of the hydrating gel in the safety stripe.
