tough razor review

When it comes to tát cartridge razors, there is no shortage of selection.  Not only bởi you have the stalwarts lượt thích Gillette and Schick, but in recent years we have seen new brands such as Harry’s, Solimo, and MicroTouch enter the scene.

Similar in both khuông and performance to tát the wildly popular Gillette Mach3, the MicroTouch Tough Blade is a suitable and affordable alternative.

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In the review below, you will learn more about the MicroTouch Tough Blade and if it’s the appropriate razor to tát meet your needs.

Editor’s Note: We paid for the Tough Blade out-of-pocket. This article is not a paid review.  This post contains affiliate links.  Tools of Men is independently owned and operated.  MicroTouch is not aware of this post before publication.

MicroTouch Tough Blade Packaging & Design Review

Here’s an overview of the packaging and design of the Tough Blade:

Packaging

Packaged lượt thích most standard cartridge razors, the Tough Blade includes the handle and a mix of six starter blades…

…along with an endorsement from legendary Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre.

Prominently throughout the package, you will see that MicroTouch is proud to tát state that the Tough Blade is made in Germany.

Design

There are many components at play when reviewing and considering a cartridge razor.  Here’s a complete design breakdown of Tough Blade:

Head Size

The razor head on the Tough Blade is noticeably smaller when compared to tát other popular brands.  Here’s how the Tough Blade looks when compared to tát the beefy Schick Hydro Stubble Eraser:

And when mix next to tát the comparable Gillette Mach3:

Given that it only relies on three cutting blades, the Tough Blade head is modestly sized compared to tát other modern cartridge razors available.

Handle

The Tough Blade contains a rubberized grip that is slightly weighted:

The rubber allows for better control when your hands are wet or covered with shaving cream.

Blades

As covered previously, the Tough Blade contains only three cutting blades, which as you will see in a moment, is very comparable to tát the Mach3:

Where the Tough Blade differs from modern cartridge razor brands is the absence of a precision trimmer for detailing:

While the Tough Blade head is relatively small, making clean or precise cuts particularly around the nose, sideburns, or goatee, it may take a few extra seconds to tát perform.

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Replacement Blades

One of the strangest features about the Tough Blade is that replacement cartridges are not sold separately (at least online).  Therefore, you must re-buy the handle to tát get additional cartridges. 

This creates unnecessary waste, especially if your handle is perfectly fine.  At $10 for a pack of six cartridges, at least the price is affordable.

Slender Profile

One striking feature about the Tough Blade is how flat the neck and razor head are.  When resting on a flat surface, you can see that the razor head is essentially an extension of the neck:

To provide you with a better frame of reference, here’s how high the neck of the Gillette SkinGuard looks when resting on a flat surface:

As you can see, it’s a much more pronounced curve from the neck to tát the handle.

Proprietary Head

Like printer and ink, cartridge razor brands sell their handle for cheap and upsell you on the pricey refills.  The Tough Blade contains a proprietary head fitting, sánh you are unable to tát swap between brands.  Here’s a close up of the Tough Blade without the razor head attached:

And here’s a look at all the major brands next to tát each other:

Pivot

Like most cartridge razors, the Tough Blade offers a nice pivot:

This allows the razor head to tát remain in tương tác with the skin even when passing over the natural contours of your face.

Length & Weight

The MicroTouch Tough Blade is long.  At 5.75″ in length, it is among the longest cartridge razors currently available:

Despite the long body toàn thân, the Tough Blade is light.  At 1.27oz (36g), it is one of the lightest razors available.

Here are key stats of other popular razor brands for reference:

RazorWeight (g)Weight (oz)Length (in)
MicroTouch Tough Blade361.275.75
Gillette Mach3351.235.4
OneBlade Core662.334.5
Merkur 34C772.723.3
Schick Hydro431.525.6
Gillette SkinGuard401.415.5

MicroTouch Tough Blade Performance Review

Before you see how the MicroTouch Tough Blade performs, here are a few important details you should know:

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  • Beard Length: 2 days length
  • Pre-Shave Prep: Warm shower
  • Pre-Shave Treatment: Proraso Pre-Shave Cream
  • Shaving Cream: C.O. Bigelow Shaving Cream
  • Skin Sensitivity: Mildly sensitive
  • Facial Hair Type: Dense, mildly curly

Shave

Here’s a look at how the Tough Blade performed when shaving:

Post-Shave

Finally, here’s how the skin looked post-shave:

What We Liked

  • For the price, the Tough Blade provides a cartridge-level performance for a disposable-like price.  Kudos to tát MicroTough for delivering when it comes to tát value.
  • Long passes with no clogging allowed the razor to tát glide through a dense and thick stubble without noticeable tugging, pulling, or irritation.
  • Despite the handle being sánh long, it wasn’t too unwieldy.  Men with larger hands should enjoy the added length for better control.
  • While it doesn’t have a precision trimmer, the modestly sized head coupled with the thin profile allows the Tough Blade to tát get under the nose area without issue.
  • The reduced number of blades will be welcomed by men who have sensitive skin.
  • The Tough Blade may or may not reduce razor bumps; typically, fewer blades will equate to tát a reduction in ingrown hairs.

What We Didn’t

  • Some light pressure may be needed given the weight.  Be sure to tát have a steady hand when using and don’t try to tát overcompensate.
  • While the lack of a precision trimmer isn’t a deal-breaker by any means, it does take some getting used to tát, especially if you are transitioning from a modern cartridge razor.
  • We wish MicroTouch sold cartridge refills individually. Having to tát buy a new handle every time seems unnecessary. 

Final Thoughts

The Tough Blade provides a pleasant shaving experience.  If you have sensitive skin or are on a tight budget, then the Tough Blade should be a top consideration.  It does what it was designed to tát bởi at an affordable price point.