For anybody interested - currently back on sale @ £3.00 (half price) in selected branches of Boots. Incidentally, I find it easy enough to remove and replace the cartridges, so I've experimented with Flex 3 and 4 heads.
After Gillette's disastrous toxic masculinity advert in January, I switched to Bic and found the Flex 4 gave a much better shave for a lot less than my old Gillette Mach3. If you dry the blades immediately after use and replace the cover you will get several shaves from each one.
Great review, *GOS.* Since *Gillette* started their anti-Male nonsense I am trying everything but them. I suppose for the 5 blade fans this might be a good one to take on holiday. Personally, I find 5 blades overkill that just cause ingrown hairs.
would you say that bic's 3 bladed flex version (which you have reviewed few months ago) are of comparable quality with mach 3, in terms of closeness of shave as well as blades' longevity (how many shaves one can get out of them)?
@@simongrushka983 I actually prefer them, I am not sure but I think the Mach 3 has gone downhill somehow, not sure if they have changed the formula / design somehow, but I have noticed the metal banding that holds the blades in are positioned differently these days (which means a design change). As for how long they last, as long as you do not worry about the lube strip I can get a month out of one cartridge (head shaves as well) especially if I stop the blades. When I am reviewing though I don't get the chance to make them last as long as I could as a new razor is needed to be reviewed lol.
Thanks mate, good review, appreciated that you did that even though you were tired. Would you say that these are good value for £4.00 when on offer and any more better a shave than a Bic Flex 3 or Flex 4 would you say?
They are very good value compared to many. Better than fusion, but at moment Lidl are doing 4 pack of GT5 blades for only 2.99 so that's the best value so far. As for buying these over flex 3 comfort. For me I most likely would not, I like my smaller headed razors, and perhaps why I like the 3 blades and the GT5.
@@GeekOfShaves Yes I like the GT5 at Lidl and as you say blade refills priced at £2.99 rather than previously at £3.79 for Harry's although even at £3.79 would still be good value. I am using a Mach 3 Turbo but hate it, just using. It up as previously bought the 10 pack refill for £14.00 at Asda when promoted recently but never again as doesn't shave neck smooth like the GT5. I think that Aldi's new. Razor when on offer may come down to £2.99 rather that £3.79 at present(to compete with Lidl's) and and refills down to £3.79 for pack of four rather than £4.99 as at present?
@@GeekOfShaves lol ☺️. I look forward to seeing your review on Wilkinson Sword/Schick Xtreme 3 Ultra Flex, some of these razors/refills are just So expensive. Do you think because of marketing/celebrity endorsements or do you think because of R&D/new innovations?
The disposable pack (3 handles and carts) currently half price @ £2.99 in Boots larger outlets. I'm told smaller stores will order in, pay in advance, for next day (usually afternoon) collection. Great way to replenish blades for the regular pack handle - only drawback is unwanted handles contribute to the plastic waste mountain.
@@GeekOfShaves Indeed, there is no need for three handles, one would be sufficient. BIC don't market replaceable cartridge only packs here - which doesn't help matters. Keep up the good work.
@@maconescotland8996 it appears you can buy the cartridges from BIC shave club. They seem to have stopped the subscription modle. Downside is that it will cost more than buying the ones with the handles from the high street lol
Replacement blades for the newer BIC Shave Club handle will fit a Mach 3 handle - however I understand Mach 3 cartridges will NOT work with the BIC handle. Some type of adaptor allows one way only compatibility. If anybody can confirm, or refute, I'd be very grateful - maybe it's only the Edgewell version of the Mach 3 cartridge that's incompatible ? The BIC Flex 5 packaged handle which comes with replacement cartridges (only available in the USA ?) looks very much like the newer handle as sent by the BIC Shave Club - and also this disposable Flex 5 reviewed here.
Heads up - update, Savers branches now selling the disposable 3 x handle / cartridge packs for £3.59......that's a whopping £2.40 cheaper than Boots regular price.
Indeed Savers is owned by Superdrug. The latter now carrying the BIC Flex 5 hybrids (in boxes) £7.99 for handle + 2 carts......£8.99 for 4 x carts......so you can pay £2.49 per cart in .Superdrug, or £1.19 in Savers, as long as you liberate the heads from the disposable handles on sale there.
I'm watching this for my fiance as she likes to use cartridge razors still ...I don't use cartridges..the closest I get is a leaf razor..or a one blade razor.. You should try that if you haven't yet .. I got her some bic either four or five blade titanium sensitive that I hope she likes.
That sounds good for that disposable, must say you do a great job in keeping your eye out on these things too. Incase you have not noticed, the Morrisons razor home brand has had a repackage and I thing the handle has changed but not changed supplier it's still Dorco.
@@GeekOfShaves Fortunately we have these discount stores locally so it's easy to check prices when out and about. Savers is great across a whole range of toileteries. I picked up the packaged Morrison/Dorco after your review, good razor and value at their price. When you compare replacement cartridge charges from BIC Shave Club / High Street outlets with Savers/B&M you realise the rip off price from the former.
@@maconescotland8996 they have recently been rebranding and changing again at Morrisons. The 3 blade is done waiting to see if they will still have a 5 blade version after the rebrand. The new 3 blade is basically the same as the new Asda 3 blade
Do you think the microfins are too hard and not nearly enough to give a comfortable shave? I used the bic flex 3 and flex 5 an every time it just tugged an felt like it ripped out the hair rather than smoothly cut them. The Mach 3 microfins are very soft and have a lot more than a cheap bic flex razor
BIC seem to have different models that are similar in name, but certainly different in performance. The ones I like are the BIC flex COMFORT and not BIC flex. There are others as well that I find are good. I like the Personna / Edgewell Calibre 3 and 5 blades as well. Also the Dorco blades are pretty good and they dont use the flex suspension
I agree with you, I just think that bic could improve the flex line with a better skin buffer to stretch the skin more comfortably. As for dorco the pace 6 gives a very close shave much better than Gillette
thanks! are they compatible in two ways, i.e. can i use mach3 blades on bic handle as well (if I have some spare cartridges and if i prefer the bic handle to the mach's one)? I know it may seem they 'should be' but if you- or anyone else- have some blades and could check it out, i would be grateful!
@@simongrushka983 I know the Edgewell handle and blades they made it so that you can not be backwards compatible. As I said in the video, I have not had the new handle from Bic Shave Club with the new connector, guess I should get one.
@@GeekOfShaves I would like clarification on that compatability questions likewise. Don't you get fed up being the "go to" man for these technical issues !!!
Afraid I can no longer agree with this. Same quality of shave at a lower price = win. Sorry but everyone else has upped their game. I think that the Dorco Pace 3 or Edgewell Calibre 3 or Feintechnick 3 blade or Bic Flex 3 Comfort all give comparatively equally as good shaves, but they all beat Mach 3 on price. Also I prefer the handles on many of these due to the contours rather than the straight stick of the Mach 3.
I like the way it looks, very stylish ... It looks too good to dispose of it. Look forward to the next 👍🏻
Any particular one you would like?
Good morning sir I enjoy your reviews of shaving stuff sir you have a good program sir
Thanks for sharing it sir
Thank you for the kind words
For anybody interested - currently back on sale @ £3.00 (half price) in selected branches of Boots.
Incidentally, I find it easy enough to remove and replace the cartridges, so I've experimented with Flex 3 and 4 heads.
I'm switching to this over my Dollar shave club and my harrys razors. I really am surprised that how good and how affordable this thing is.
After Gillette's disastrous toxic masculinity advert in January, I switched to Bic and found the Flex 4 gave a much better shave for a lot less than my old Gillette Mach3. If you dry the blades immediately after use and replace the cover you will get several shaves from each one.
Great review, *GOS.*
Since *Gillette* started their anti-Male nonsense I am trying everything but them.
I suppose for the 5 blade fans this might be a good one to take on holiday.
Personally, I find 5 blades overkill that just cause ingrown hairs.
I am a 3 blade fan too
would you say that bic's 3 bladed flex version (which you have reviewed few months ago) are of comparable quality with mach 3, in terms of closeness of shave as well as blades' longevity (how many shaves one can get out of them)?
@@simongrushka983 I actually prefer them, I am not sure but I think the Mach 3 has gone downhill somehow, not sure if they have changed the formula / design somehow, but I have noticed the metal banding that holds the blades in are positioned differently these days (which means a design change).
As for how long they last, as long as you do not worry about the lube strip I can get a month out of one cartridge (head shaves as well) especially if I stop the blades. When I am reviewing though I don't get the chance to make them last as long as I could as a new razor is needed to be reviewed lol.
Bic Flex 4 is excellent and much cheaper than Mach3 cartridges. Dry the razors immediately after use and you will get several more shaves out of them.
Hard to change the Blades
Thanks for another great vid! The Bic Flex series is sooooo good
They are great products
Marcus Clark, the twin blade has arrived safe thanks
Geek Of Shaves excellent!
Best razor I ever tried. No skin irritation. Too good value for money.
It is certainly a good razor
I shave my head with those get like 8 shaves out of each one...zero complaints.
Bic best shaving razor better Thangillete
Nice product,but first i start shaving with Bic single blade,wich is soft,light and accurate.Then the five blades for deep shaving results.
Thanks mate, good review, appreciated that you did that even though you were tired. Would you say that these are good value for £4.00 when on offer and any more better a shave than a Bic Flex 3 or Flex 4 would you say?
They are very good value compared to many. Better than fusion, but at moment Lidl are doing 4 pack of GT5 blades for only 2.99 so that's the best value so far.
As for buying these over flex 3 comfort. For me I most likely would not, I like my smaller headed razors, and perhaps why I like the 3 blades and the GT5.
@@GeekOfShaves Yes I like the GT5 at Lidl and as you say blade refills priced at £2.99 rather than previously at £3.79 for Harry's although even at £3.79 would still be good value. I am using a Mach 3 Turbo but hate it, just using. It up as previously bought the 10 pack refill for £14.00 at Asda when promoted recently but never again as doesn't shave neck smooth like the GT5. I think that Aldi's new. Razor when on offer may come down to £2.99 rather that £3.79 at present(to compete with Lidl's) and and refills down to £3.79 for pack of four rather than £4.99 as at present?
@@raymondmain3796 I have too many razors to use up. I will actually NEVER get through them all.
@@GeekOfShaves lol ☺️. I look forward to seeing your review on Wilkinson Sword/Schick Xtreme 3 Ultra Flex, some of these razors/refills are just So expensive. Do you think because of marketing/celebrity endorsements or do you think because of R&D/new innovations?
The disposable pack (3 handles and carts) currently half price @ £2.99 in Boots larger outlets.
I'm told smaller stores will order in, pay in advance, for next day (usually afternoon) collection.
Great way to replenish blades for the regular pack handle - only drawback is unwanted handles contribute to the plastic waste mountain.
That is certainly a draw back.
@@GeekOfShaves Indeed, there is no need for three handles, one would be sufficient. BIC don't market replaceable cartridge only packs here - which doesn't help matters. Keep up the good work.
@@maconescotland8996 it appears you can buy the cartridges from BIC shave club. They seem to have stopped the subscription modle.
Downside is that it will cost more than buying the ones with the handles from the high street lol
It's a good Razer I got one free today it helped me shave in two minutes with out Razer burn
Lucky, how did you get one free?
maybe a gillete pure shaving cream review
they have a new one that fits a mach 3 handle never knew that
Replacement blades for the newer BIC Shave Club handle will fit a Mach 3 handle - however I understand Mach 3 cartridges will NOT work with the BIC handle. Some type of adaptor allows one way only compatibility.
If anybody can confirm, or refute, I'd be very grateful - maybe it's only the Edgewell version of the Mach 3 cartridge that's incompatible ?
The BIC Flex 5 packaged handle which comes with replacement cartridges (only available in the USA ?) looks very much like the newer handle as sent by the BIC Shave Club - and also this disposable Flex 5 reviewed here.
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Heads up - update, Savers branches now selling the disposable 3 x handle / cartridge packs for £3.59......that's a whopping £2.40 cheaper than Boots regular price.
Wow that's a great heads up 👍👍 glad to hear your doing well. I think savers is part of the Superdrug chain /family so maybe that will be there too
Indeed Savers is owned by Superdrug. The latter now carrying the BIC Flex 5 hybrids (in boxes) £7.99 for handle + 2 carts......£8.99 for 4 x carts......so you can pay £2.49 per cart in .Superdrug, or £1.19 in Savers, as long as you liberate the heads from the disposable handles on sale there.
@@maconescotland8996 it is crazy how often this happens, pay less for more plastic and more ecological waste on the disposable versions.
@@GeekOfShaves Agreed.
So, I got my hands on the BiC “Us”. It’s a BiC handle with a Mach3 connector.
Are you doing a video on it. That would be great 😉
I’d be glad to. Let me find my Mach3 handle and a clean cart and I’ll have something posted later tonight
I'm watching this for my fiance as she likes to use cartridge razors still ...I don't use cartridges..the closest I get is a leaf razor..or a one blade razor..
You should try that if you haven't yet ..
I got her some bic either four or five blade titanium sensitive that I hope she likes.
Leaf & twig aren't marketed in the big box stores. Only available online
@@Orcasrule6355 I'm aware of this..
I've only purchased 5 razors from them lol..
Yes sadly I can't see leaf in retail stores.
B&M now doing the disposable three pack I believe - £3.49 ?
That sounds good for that disposable, must say you do a great job in keeping your eye out on these things too. Incase you have not noticed, the Morrisons razor home brand has had a repackage and I thing the handle has changed but not changed supplier it's still Dorco.
@@GeekOfShaves Fortunately we have these discount stores locally so it's easy to check prices when out and about. Savers is great across a whole range of toileteries. I picked up the packaged Morrison/Dorco after your review, good razor and value at their price. When you compare replacement cartridge charges from BIC Shave Club / High Street outlets with Savers/B&M you realise the rip off price from the former.
@@maconescotland8996 they have recently been rebranding and changing again at Morrisons. The 3 blade is done waiting to see if they will still have a 5 blade version after the rebrand. The new 3 blade is basically the same as the new Asda 3 blade
@@GeekOfShaves Apologies - it was the Asda 3 blade that you highlighted - a senior moment.
That razor is the best for price.
It is great value
Do you think the microfins are too hard and not nearly enough to give a comfortable shave? I used the bic flex 3 and flex 5 an every time it just tugged an felt like it ripped out the hair rather than smoothly cut them. The Mach 3 microfins are very soft and have a lot more than a cheap bic flex razor
BIC seem to have different models that are similar in name, but certainly different in performance.
The ones I like are the BIC flex COMFORT and not BIC flex.
There are others as well that I find are good.
I like the Personna / Edgewell Calibre 3 and 5 blades as well.
Also the Dorco blades are pretty good and they dont use the flex suspension
I agree with you, I just think that bic could improve the flex line with a better skin buffer to stretch the skin more comfortably. As for dorco the pace 6 gives a very close shave much better than Gillette
nice video, thanks for upload.
could you elaborate on that compatibility with mach3?
It's only the bic shave club razor (the new one).
thanks!
are they compatible in two ways, i.e. can i use mach3 blades on bic handle as well (if I have some spare cartridges and if i prefer the bic handle to the mach's one)? I know it may seem they 'should be' but if you- or anyone else- have some blades and could check it out, i would be grateful!
@@simongrushka983 I know the Edgewell handle and blades they made it so that you can not be backwards compatible. As I said in the video, I have not had the new handle from Bic Shave Club with the new connector, guess I should get one.
@@GeekOfShaves I would like clarification on that compatability questions likewise.
Don't you get fed up being the "go to" man for these technical issues !!!
@@maconescotland8996 What is their not to like about being an authority on your subject? What I feel is pride.
man that looked like it was really tugging around the lips.
I think it was because I was tired
@@GeekOfShaves I dunno, it've seen that in a few other reviews
Bic flex 5 OK 😉👍
Palmolive have stopped making the shave stick.
,,,Wilkinson Sword (#Quatro)...
No that's a different product
Never beat a Mach 3
Afraid I can no longer agree with this.
Same quality of shave at a lower price = win. Sorry but everyone else has upped their game. I think that the Dorco Pace 3 or Edgewell Calibre 3 or Feintechnick 3 blade or Bic Flex 3 Comfort all give comparatively equally as good shaves, but they all beat Mach 3 on price. Also I prefer the handles on many of these due to the contours rather than the straight stick of the Mach 3.
Bic Flex 4 much better and cheaper. Plus Bic doesn't insult men as Gillette do.
Martin - Have you tried any of the new range of BIC 3, 4 or 5 blade offerings ? Excellent products.
I left mach 3 long ago..flex 5 is very good for price or dorco 6 pace
These are both nice razors for sure