Gillette Venus Embrace

Average member rating of 8.0
Average member rating
Rated a 9.0
If you are a fan of the original Venus razor, you're going to want to upgrade to Venus Embrace. It boasts five blades instead of three, which seems to offer a closer, smoother shave. The razor glides nicely over bony areas like knees and ankles and the "ribbons of moisture" do seem to prevent post-shaving dryness. Extra blades are not cheap, but when legs stay stubble-free longer (I get two days of prickle-free legs), it's worth the splurge.
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  • Member rated it 8.0

    The first razor I've enjoyed in years

    by nillacookie (18 reviews)
    First off, it’s got 5 blades! It seemed really scary at first, but when I used it, it worked like it had 5 blades, but didn’t feel like it at all. It glided over my legs smoothly and I’d even consider using it without shaving cream, IF it wasn’t available. I also liked the fact that the top portion was flexible. It confo... March 24, 2008, 11:26 pm First off, it’s got 5 blades! It seemed really scary at first, but when I used it, it worked like it had 5 blades, but didn’t feel like it at all. It glided over my legs smoothly and I’d even consider using it without shaving cream, IF it wasn’t available. I also liked the fact that the top portion was flexible. It conformed to the curves of my legs and made it really easy to do a quick shave. Normally, if I shave too quickly, I knick myself at least twice - on each leg. Venus Embrace left me scar-free this time - yes! March 24, 2008, 11:26 pm

    5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 3.0

    causes too much razor burn

    by CoachCrazy116 (8 reviews)
    I am a huge fan of the venus breeze, however the refills are pricey, so I decided to buy this razor. After a few uses I had to switch back to the breeze because I got such bad razor burn..also I hate having to deal with messy shave cream May 6, 2008, 5:11 pm

    2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 5.0

    not happy with this Venus razor

    by guanina (1 review)
    I'm usually a Venus razor user, but I'm really not satisfied with this one. The moisturizing strip only works for like a week and then afterwards, I get really bad razor burn, even when using shaving cream. After I finish using the blade refills, I'm switching back to earlier versions of the Venus razor. August 8, 2008, 2:09 pm

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    The best!

    by ajcipperly (10 reviews)
    This is the best Venus razor in my opinion. I get the smoothest shave, and I don't have to shave every day if I don't want to! Awesome! Yes, the refills are expensive, but so are all Venus razor refills. I will keep using this unless Venus tops themselves again!! August 1, 2008, 6:32 am

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 9.0

    Love It

    by kirak396 (9 reviews)
    I love this razor, the down side is it is very costly. The company does supply decent coupons but because of the price I stretch the life out on these, my legs are really really smooth and very seldom do I nick or cut myself and I havent gotten any razor burn which is a huge thing since I have that problem with other razors July 28, 2008, 10:02 am

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    AWESOME

    by ladyslipper (84 reviews)
    I always love the latest venus razor better than I did the last, and I especially love this one. Absolutely no nicks or razor burn, which I had started to get with just the regular venus blades. A great close shave...I love it! May 3, 2008, 8:59 pm

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 3.0

    Won't use again

    by Amyn1274 (4 reviews)
    Did not much care for this. It tore my legs up even with shaving cream. Won't be using again. August 20, 2008, 4:55 pm

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 2.0

    Switched back to my old razor

    by kmrel4 (12 reviews)
    I was not impressed with this razor at all. I figured since it had five blades I would get a really close, smooth shave, but all this razor did was tear up my legs and cause razor burn. So, after I used all of the refills, I went back to my tried and true Schick Quattro. August 20, 2008, 3:34 pm

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    Smooth Shave worth the price

    by meganberke (2 reviews)
    Sure, the Venus Embrace is not cheap, but all razors are expensive. I enjoy that the container itself has suction cups so it will not leave a sticky residue on your shower tile, plus it enables you to travel with the razor and always have it handy. I have always gotten razor burn but the first time I used this razor I did... August 20, 2008, 8:04 am Sure, the Venus Embrace is not cheap, but all razors are expensive. I enjoy that the container itself has suction cups so it will not leave a sticky residue on your shower tile, plus it enables you to travel with the razor and always have it handy. I have always gotten razor burn but the first time I used this razor I did not. August 20, 2008, 8:04 am

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  • Member rated it 8.0

    Venus is a good product.

    by allycat04 (10 reviews)
    I really like the Venus razor. It does a pretty good job smoothing your legs. August 20, 2008, 5:23 am

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  • Gillette® Venus® Embrace(TM) hugs your curves to get virtually every hair -- taking smoothness to a whole new place! Only Venus Embrace has 5 blades surrounded by a Protective Ribbon of Moisture that effortlessly smoothes the glide. As you shave, each blade individually adjusts to hug your curves. Embrace your inner goddess with Venus Embrace.

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