Just one stroke for a close shave and silky smooth skin. Three blades - surrounded by soft protective cushions. The cushions gently smooth out your skin for a close, smooth shave. Pivoting rounded head: hugs your curves and fits easily into hard-to-shave areas. Indicator Strip with aloe & Vitamin E: has a blue stripe that fades when you are no longer getting the optimal Venus shave. Blade refills sold separately. For best results use with shave gel. All Venus cartridges fit Venus razor handles.