Gillette Fusion5 ProGlide Razor Blade Refills 8ct - 5-Blade Cartridges For Close Comfortable Shaves

Gillette Fusion5 ProGlide Men's Razor Blade Refills - 8ct are a core shaving option for US wet shavers who use Gillette 5-blade systems and want a close, controlled shave with replaceable cartridges rather than disposables.

Five-Blade Design And Lubrication Features

The Fusion5 ProGlide refill cartridge combines five ultra sharp anti-friction blades with a larger lubrication strip designed to improve glide compared with the previous Fusion5 ProGlide generation.Target specifications and highlights The cartridge carries microfins in front of the blades to gently smooth the skin surface before cutting and a microcomb to help guide hair into the blade stack.Gillette ProGlide features

Gillette specifies that ProGlide men’s razor refills use five of its sharpest and thinnest blades (the first four blades) positioned closely together to minimize the feel of each stroke on the skin.Gillette description of blade design The enhanced Lubrastrip carries more lubricants than the Fusion5 strip and is placed ahead of the blades to reduce friction as the cartridge moves across the face.Gillette lubrication comparison

Pack Size, Blade Life And Compatibility

In US retail, the Gillette Fusion5 ProGlide Men's 5-Blade Razor Refills pack discussed here contains 8 cartridges, each carrying the five-blade head with lubrication strip and precision trimmer.Target package quantity and blade count Gillette communicates that each razor blade refill can last up to 30 shaves when used for about three shaves per week, while its general ProGlide blade materials note that each refill can deliver up to 20 shaves depending on routine and beard type.Target blade life estimateGillette statement on shaves per refill

The cartridge housing includes a precision trimmer on the rear edge that is shaped to reach areas under the nose, along sideburns and around detailed beard lines.Target highlight on precision trimmer The cartridge platform is compatible with Gillette ProGlide and Fusion5 ProGlide handles as well as Fusion5 razors using the same 5-blade attachment system, but does not fit GilletteLabs handles or legacy three-blade Mach3 systems.Gillette cross compatibility statementTarget compatibility note

Price Positioning In US Retail

At a major US retailer, Gillette Fusion5 ProGlide Men's 5-Blade Razor Refills - 8ct currently list at $34.99, which corresponds to $4.37 per cartridge as of 09/08/2026.Target price and unit price Across several US stores, price comparison data for Gillette Fusion5 and Fusion5 ProGlide blades in an 8-pack shows a band from roughly $18.99 to $49.45 depending on retailer, promotion and whether the listing is Fusion5 or Fusion5 ProGlide.Klarna Fusion 5 8-pack price comparison

This pricing places Fusion5 ProGlide refills toward the upper end of mass-market manual razor cartridge costs but within the typical US band for multi-blade systems with advanced lubrication and trimmer features. Shoppers who choose the 12-count ProGlide or Fusion5 8-count alternatives often trade slightly higher total spend for a lower per-cartridge price in multi-pack deals, but those packs increase upfront cost and storage needs compared with the 8ct format highlighted here.Target Fusion5 8ct comparison listing

Brand Ownership And Manufacturing Context

Gillette, the brand behind the Fusion5 ProGlide 8ct refills, is part of the grooming portfolio of The Procter & Gamble Company, an American consumer goods group headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio that acquired The Gillette Company in 2005.Gillette ownership historyProcter & Gamble corporate overview Gillette maintains major research and manufacturing operations in Boston, Massachusetts, described as its "World Shaving Headquarters" within P&G’s grooming division, while P&G coordinates US distribution and marketing for the Fusion5 and ProGlide blade families.Gillette corporate profile

US packaging and retailer data identify the Fusion5 ProGlide 8ct refills either as made in the USA or imported, with the UPC 047400302549 and item code 049-06-0547 used in mainstream retail systems.Target origin and UPC information These identifiers help US buyers differentiate ProGlide refills from Fusion5, ProGlide Shield and ProGlide Chill cartridges on shelves that share similar color schemes and blade counts.

Comparison With Gillette Fusion5 8ct Refills

Compared with the Gillette Fusion5 Men's Razor Blade Refills - 8ct, which also carry five blades per cartridge, the Fusion5 ProGlide Men's 5-Blade Razor Refills 8ct emphasize a larger lubrication strip and ProBlades that Gillette positions as ultrasharp for improved comfort.Target comparative positioning of ProGlide vs Fusion5Target Fusion5 8ct specifications On a specific date, Target lists Fusion5 ProGlide 8ct at $34.99, while Fusion5 8ct is at $29.99, indicating a $5 price gap between the two 8-count packs at that retailer as of 09/08/2026.Target ProGlide priceTarget Fusion5 price

Both Fusion5 and Fusion5 ProGlide cartridges are rated at up to 20 shaves per refill under typical usage, but ProGlide packaging and retailer copy emphasize smoother glide and upgraded lubrication as the main reasons for the higher price point.Gillette lubrication and glide descriptionTarget Fusion5 blade life statement For buyers, this makes Fusion5 ProGlide 8ct better aligned with use cases where reduced drag and precision trimming are important, such as frequent face shaving or head shaving with attention to contour areas, while Fusion5 8ct remains a more straightforward five-blade option at a lower per-pack cost.

Use Cases, Limits And Who It Suits

Within the manual multi-blade razor segment, Gillette Fusion5 ProGlide Men's Razor Blade Refills - 8ct are suited to users who already own a compatible Fusion5 ProGlide, Fusion5 or ProGlide Shield handle and want cartridges that combine high blade density with smoother glide across the face or scalp.Target description of comfort and smooth shave The 8-count format offers sufficient blade stock for several months of shaving at three shaves per week when using each cartridge for up to 30 shaves, balancing storage and cost for many households.Target estimate of shaves per refill

Limitations include the higher per-cartridge price relative to simpler three-blade systems such as Gillette Mach3 and the need for a compatible 5-blade Gillette handle rather than a universal mount.Target Mach3 pricing and positioning Buyers focused purely on price per shave and those who prefer double-edge safety razors or single-blade cartridge systems may find better cost metrics in those categories, but Fusion5 ProGlide remains a mainstream choice for users who prioritize comfort, blade count and ease of cartridge replacement.